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Irish Red Ale (Extract)

Specifics

Style:

Category:	Scottish and Irish Ale
Number:	09D

An easy-drinking pint. Malt-focused with an initial sweetness and a roasted dryness in the finish.

Commercial Examples: Three Floyds Brian Boru Old Irish Ale, Great Lakes Conway’s Irish Ale (a bit strong at 6.5%), Kilkenny Irish Beer, O’Hara’s Irish Red Ale, Smithwick’s Irish Ale, Beamish Red Ale, Caffrey’s Irish Ale, Goose Island Kilgubbin Red Ale, Murphy’s Irish Red (lager), Boulevard Irish Ale, Harpoon Hibernian Ale.

Yield:

5 gallons

Color (SRM/EBC):

21/41.4

Bitterness (Calc):

45.7 IBU (Tinseth)

BU/GU:

0.93

Calories:

162 (12 ounces)

ABV:

4.9%

ABW:

3.8%

OG:	1.049
OG (Plato):	12.15° P
FG:	1.012
FG (Plato):	3.07° P
Real Extract:	4.71° P
App. Atten.:	74.8%
Real Atten.:	61.2%

General Information

Method:	Extract
Source:	MoreBeer kit

Scale Recipe

Enter desired final yield (volume):

gallons

Extract

7.00 pounds	DME - Extra Light	82.4% of grist
7.00 pounds	Total Extract Weight	82.4% of grist

Malts and Grains

1.00 pounds

Crystal Malt 120L

Color (L):	120 °L
Info/Use:	Pronounced caramel flavor and a red color. For stouts, porters and black beers.

11.8% of grist

0.50 pounds

German CaraMunich Malt I

Color (L):	30-38 °L
Info/Use:	Provides body. For Oktoberfest, bock, porter, stout, red, amber and brown ales. Results include increased fullness, heightened aroma and fuller flavor. Use 1 - 5% for light or pale beers.

5.9% of grist

1.50 pounds

Total Grain Weight

17.6% of grist

Hops

1.50 ounces

Northern Brewer

Region:	United Kingdom, United States, Germany
AAU Range:	7 - 10%
Notes:	Fine, fragrant aroma, dry, clean bittering hop.
Typical Use:	Bittering, aroma, finishing.
Substitution:	Hallertauer Mittelfrueh, Hallertauer Hersbrucker
Example:	ESB, Bitter, Pale Ale, Porter, California Common; Old Peculier, Anchor Liberty, Anchor Steam

8.6% Pellets @ 60 minutes
Type: Bittering
Use: Boil

12.9 AAUs

2.00 ounces

Williamette

Region:	United States
AAU Range:	4 - 7%
Notes:	Mild, spicy, grassy, floral aroma.
Typical Use:	Aroma, finishing, dry hopping.
Substitution:	Fuggle
Example:	English-style Ale, Porter, Stout; Sierra Nevada Porter, Ballard Bitter, Anderson Valley Boont Amber

6.0% Pellets @ 1 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Aroma

12 AAUs

3.50 ounces

Total Hop Weight

24.9 AAUs

Boil

Total Boil Time:	60 minutes

Total Boil Time:

60 minutes

Yeast

Name:	Irish Ale
Manufacturer:	White Labs
Product ID:	WLP004
Type:	Ale
Flocculation:	Medium
Attenuation:	71%
Temperature Range:	65–68°F

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