Citadel Summer Amber

Classification: pale ale, extract

Source: Phillip Seitz (0004531571@mcimail.com) Issue #945, 8/11/92

The idea was to combine the gravity and carbonation of an English mild with the color and flavor of a Pacific Northwest amber (Hale's Moss Bay Extra is my favorite). The hop bitterness and flavor is quite citrus- like, and dominates the flavor profile. This is rather standard for West Coast beers but pretty explosive in comparison to ordinary commercial brews. It turned out quite nicely, and amazingly fast: from kettle to beer glass in 15 days. Cheap, too.

Ingredients: (for 15 gallons)

3.3 pounds, American Classic light liquid extract
1 pound, Laaglander light dry malt extract
1/2 pound, crystal malt (40L)
1 teaspoon, Irish moss (10 minute boil)
1/2 ounce, Cascade pellets (60 minute boil)
1--1/2 ounces, Cascade pellets (20 minute boil)
1 ounce, Cascade pellets (finish after boil)
1 ounce, Cascade pellets (dry hop in secondary)
2 packages, Munton & Fison ale yeast (rehydrated)
1/2 cup, corn sugar (priming)

Specifics:

O.G.: 1.033
F.G.: 1.010