Tuesday, 26 April 2016

Sierra Nevada Knock Off

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is probably the defining beer of the American Pale Ale Style.  I cannot wait to try the real thing, but until then I'll have to do with the knock off.

I find this beer is really well balanced and full flavoured.  The original recipe that I based this off was from the brewery by way of the Northern Brewer forum before it was redesigned.


Recipe
Batch Size:  20L
Boil Size:  15L

OG: 1.052
FG: 1.015
Brew date: 28/03/2016
Estimated ABV: 5%
Actual ABV: 4.86%

1Kg Sorghum Syrup @ 60 minutes
500g Maltodextrine @ 60 minutes
1tsp Calcium carbonate @ 10 minutes
14g Magnum 13.6% AA @ 60 minutes
14g Perle 7.7% AA @ 30 minutes
1 x whirlfloc tablet @ 15 minutes
28g Cascade Hops @ 15 minutes
1tsp Yeast nutrient @ 15 minutes
2kg Sorghum Syrup @ 0 minutes
750g (500ml) Amber Candy Syrup @ 0 minutes
60g Cascade Hops @ whirlpool 10 minutes
*** Cold Crash ***
1 packets of Fermentis US-05 American Ale Yeast





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  1. Unknown12 July 2016 at 08:43

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  2. Bruce Paterson3 November 2016 at 17:27

    Great colour - how's it taste :)

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  3. Bruce Paterson3 November 2016 at 17:28

    I also wanted to say I really appreciate your site - the Amarillo based ale has been a hit with my gluten-free friends. Even with double the maltodextrine added by mistake - maybe that's an improvement - I haven't tried with the normal amount :)

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  4. BrewMan10124 January 2017 at 20:17

    Hi Tim,

    Yes, I just brew beers off Sorghum syrup. A few times I've thought about partial or all grain but I've decided that I don't think it's worth the effort. I have never been bowled over by an all grain gluten free beer.

    If you haven't already, hit this bloke up on facebook. He's well versed in all grain gluten free beers. https://www.facebook.com/grants.homebrew/

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  5. Unknown23 January 2018 at 06:47

    Great blog! I have tried to brew gluten free beer and it’s ok, but I get a metallic taste and I have read that it’s very common when you use Sorghum, how you get rid of that?

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