American Strong Ale Recipe - Imperial Winter Ale

Recipe Info

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Imperial Winter Ale

by on
All Grain
5.5 Gallon(s)
7.5 Gallon(s)
80 min
71%
#106 A strong hoppy amber ale for the winter.

Fermentables

68% - 2-Row - US
12
37
1
Mash
23% - CaraMunich II - DE
4
34
46
Mash
4% - Brown Sugar - US
0.7
46
10
Late
6% - Flaked Wheat - US
1
35
2
Mash

Hops

El Dorado
1.2
Pellet
Boil
60 min(s)
15.4
46.5
Citra
1
Pellet
Boil
13 min(s)
12.8
14.4
Cascade
1
Pellet
Boil
8 min(s)
4.7
3.6
Cascade
2
Pellet
DryHop
10 day(s)
4.7
0.0
Citra
1
Pellet
DryHop
3 day(s)
12.8
0.0

Yeast

Fermentis Safale US-05
82%

Other Stuff

Whirlfloc
1
each
Boil
Yeast Nutrient
1
tbsp
Boil

Mash Steps

Saccharification Rest
Infusion
151
60 min

Special Instructions

No special instructions in this recipe

Tasting Notes (1)

Rizero

Tasted on 7/31/2021 by Rizero

Notes:

This one kicks ass, I think this is the best brew I have made yet. Color came out a deep amber with active carbonation that gives it a tight two finger off white head. Aroma is great with roasted malt and bright hops giving citrus, pine and spice. It has a medium body with a smooth mouthfeel. Flavor comes on a bold toffee like malt base backed by a nice bitterness and fresh citrus and hop spice. Aftertaste starts with a bold bitterness balancing out the toffee that gives a sweet dried fruit note. Overall this is a great brew and I will be rebrewing it to keep it on hand.

Recipe Facts

Imperial Winter Ale
American Strong Ale
  • 5.50 Gallons Liters Batch Size
  • 7.50 Gallons Liters Boil Size
  • 80  min Boil Time
  • 1.085 OG
  • 1.015 FG
  • 64.5 IBU (tinseth) Bitterness
  • 0.76 BG:GU
  • 18.1° SRM Color
  • 71% Efficiency
  • 9.0% ABV Alcohol
  • 293 per 12oz Calories
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