American Pale Ale (For Beginners) Recipe

Name: American Pale Ale (For Beginners) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 1/2 pounds dry light malt extract; 1/2 pound Crystal 20L malt, crushed; 1/2 pound American 6-row malt, crushed; 1/2 ounce Centennial hops-60 minutes; 1 ounce Cascade hops-15 minutes; 1 ounce Centennial hops-15 minutes; 1 ounce Cascade hops at flame out; 1/2 ounce Centennial hops at flame out; 6 gallons of tap water, split. If possible, place 3 gallons in the refrigerator to cool in a sanitized container.; 11.5 gram package Safale US-05

Servings: persons

1
Tie the American 6-row malt and Crystal 20L malt in a mesh hop-bag. Heat 1 gallon of water in a large pot to 160u00b0F and remove from heat. Add malt and let steep for 20 minutes.
2
Raise temperature slowly to 170u00b0F. Make sure mesh bag isn't sitting directly on the bottom of the pot. Remove the grain bag and add water to make 3 gallons total.
3
Bring the wort to a vigorous boil. As water is heating, slowly add malt extract, stirring constantly until completely dissolved. When boil begins, add 1/2 ounce Centennial hops in mesh bag.
4
After 45 minutes of boiling has passed, add 1 ounce Cascade and 1 ounce Centennial in mesh bag.
5
After total of 60 minutes of boil remove from heat, add 1 ounce Cascade and 1/2 ounce Centennial in mesh bag and cover.
6
After wort cools below 180u00b0F everything that touches it should be sanitary, and exposure to open air should be limited as much as possible.
7
Cool wort by placing pot in ice bath until it is below 85u00b0F. Transfer to sanitized fermentor (either a carboy or a fermentation bucket). Top off to 5 gallons using refrigerated water.
8
Sanitize outside of yeast package, fermentation stopper and airlock. Carefully pour yeast into cooled wort (it should be below 70u00b0F), and agitate vigorously. Ferment in dark place, keeping ambient temperature consistent, preferably between 62-66u00b0F.
9
Bottle after two to three weeks.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 5 1/2 pounds dry light malt extract, 1/2 pound Crystal 20L malt, crushed, 1/2 pound American 6-row malt, crushed, 1/2 ounce Centennial hops-60 minutes, and more.

Yes, American Pale Ale (For Beginners) 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.

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