Lara Pale Ale - American Pale Ale - 2009 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 23 Gallons (87 L)

    34.0 lb (15.42 kg) pale malt
    3.0 lb (1.36 kg) Munich malt
    8.0 oz (227 g) 15L crystal malt
    3.0 oz (85 g) Goldings whole hops, 4.3% a.a. (60 min)
    2.5 oz (71 g) Fuggle whole hops, 4.2% a.a. (30 min)
    3.25 oz (92 g) Amarillo whole hops, 8.3% a.a. (10 min)
    3.25 oz (92 g) Amarillo whole hops, 8.3% a.a. (5 min)
    1.0 oz (28 g) Cascade whole hops, 6.0% a.a. (1 min)
    1.0 oz (28 g) Fuggle whole hops, 4.2% a.a. (1 min)
    White Labs WLP002 English ale yeast (800 mL starter)
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.05
    Final Gravity: 1.011
    ABV: 5.12%
 

Directions

    Mash grains at 153° F (67° C) for one hour.
    Primary fermentation for 7 days at 68° F (20° C).
    Secondary fermentation for 7 days at 68° F (20° C).
    Forced CO2 to carbonate.