Amber Waves of Grain - American Amber Ale - 2011 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 5 Gallons (18.93 L)

    13.36 lb (6.05 kg) pale malt
    1.09 lb (0.49 kg) 40˚ L crystal malt
    0.55 lb (249 g) 120˚ L crystal malt
    0.55 lb (249 g) Victory malt
    0.21 lb (95 g) pale chocolate malt
    1.2 oz (34 g) Horizon hops, 13% a.a. (60 min)
    1.09 oz (31 g) Cascade hops, 6% a.a. (10 min)
    1.09 oz (31 g) Centennial hops, 9% a.a. (10 min)
    1.09 oz (31 g) Cascade whole hops, 6% a.a. (0 min)
    1.09 oz (31 g) Centennial hops, 9% a.a. (0 min)
    White Labs WLP001 California ale yeast (800 mL starter)
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.062
    Final Gravity: 1.014
    ABV: 6.30%
    IBU: 19
    SRM: 17
 

Directions

    Mash grain at 152° F (67° C) for one hour.
    Primary fermentation for 10 days at 68° F (20° C).
    Forced CO2 to carbonate (2.5 vol)