Irish Red Ale (Extract)
From the BrewBlog of Scott Alfter – Las Vegas, NV USA
Printed December 5, 2025
Specifics
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BJCP Style Info: Irish Red Ale
| O.G.: | 1.044 - 1.060 |
| F.G.: | 1.010 - 1.014 |
| ABV: | 4.0 - 6.0% |
| Bitterness: | 17 - 28 IBUs |
| Color: | 9 - 18 SRM |
| Info: | 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. |
General Information
| Method: | Extract |
| Cost: | $68.00 |
Made for the wedding. :) |
| 7.00 pounds | DME - Extra Light | 82.4% of grist |
| 7.00 pounds | Total Extract Weight | 82.4% of grist |
| 1.00 pounds | Crystal Malt 120L | 11.8% of grist |
| 0.50 pounds | German CaraMunich Malt I | 5.9% of grist |
| 1.50 pounds | Total Grain Weight | 17.6% of grist |
| 1.50 ounces |
Northern Brewer 8.6% Pellets @ 60 minutes Type: Bittering Use: Boil |
12.9 AAUs |
| 2.00 ounces |
Williamette 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 |
Yeast
| Name: | Irish Ale |
| Manufacturer: | White Labs |
| Product ID: | WLP004 |
| Type: | Ale |
| Flocculation: | Medium |
| Attenuation: | 71% |
| Temperature Range: | 65–68°F |
Irish Red Ale (Extract)
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Brew Day Data
| Target | Actual | |
| Boil Time: | 60 | |
| Original Gravity: | 1.049 / 12.1° P | |
Brew Day Notes