Lara Pale Ale - American Pale Ale - 2008 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 11.5 Gallons (43.53 L)

    20 lb (9.07 kg) Gambrinus pale malt
    1.0 lb (0.45 kg) 40° L crystal malt
    1.0 lb (0.45 kg) 65° L crystal malt
    1.0 oz (28 g) Goldings whole hops, 4.3% a.a. (60 min.)
    1.0 oz (28 g) Willamette whole hops, 4.7% a.a. (30 min.)
    1.0 oz (28 g) Cascade whole hops, 6% a.a. (10 min.)
    1.0 oz (28 g) Cascade whole hops, 6% a.a. (1 min.)
    1.0 oz (28 g) Willamette whole hops, 4.7% a.a. (1 min.)
    White Labs English ale yeast, 380 mL starter
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.051
    Final Gravity: 1.012
    ABV: 5.12%
 

Directions

    Mash grain at 152° F (67° C) for 60 minutes.
    Primary fermentation for 7 days at 68° F (20° C) in glass.
    Secondary fermentation for 21 days at 67° F (19°C) in glass.
    Forced CO2 to carbonate.