American Amber Ale Recipe

Name: American Amber Ale Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces Crystal 10u00b0L; 7 ounces Crystal 60u00b0L; 1.75 ounces Black Patent malt; 7 pounds pale ale liquid malt extract (LME); 7 ounces brown cane sugar; 0.6 ounce Centennial 10.6% AA whole, 60 minutes for extract version,; for all-grain version; 1.0 ounce Cascade 8.6% AA whole, 20 minutes; 1.0 ounce Cascade 8.6% AA whole, at flame-out; Wyeast 1272 American Ale II

Servings: persons

1
Heat 2 gallons water to 170u00b0F. Remove from heat and add specialty malts to the water, contained in a mesh bag. Cover and let steep for 1 hour, then discard the malt.
2
Bring 2 gallons water to a boil. Add steeping tea from step 1. Slowly add LME and sugar, stirring. Add enough water to reach a total of 7 gallons. Bring to a boil once more on high heat.
3
When you reach a boil, start a countdown timer for 90 minutes. Add hops quantities at times indicated above.
4
At the end of 90 minutes, remove from heat. Cool the wort to below 70u00b0F with an ice bath or a wort chiller. Remember to keep things sanitary for every stage after the boil.
5
Transfer the wort to a sanitized fermentation bucket or carboy. Add an airlock and cool to 62u00b0F.
6
Once the wort reaches 62u00b0F, aerate the wort and pitch yeast.
7
Let the wort temperature rise to 66u00b0F and hold for one week or until fermentation is complete.
8
Lower the temperature to 38u00b0F then
9
or
10
the beer and enjoy in one week (kegged) or three (bottled).

192

kcal

Calories

Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounces Crystal 10u00b0L, 7 ounces Crystal 60u00b0L, 1.75 ounces Black Patent malt, 7 pounds pale ale liquid malt extract (LME), and more.

Yes, American Amber Ale Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!