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Recipe: Annie’s Quantum Firecracker Pale Ale
Malt extract and hop extract join hands for this American pale ale recipe, which gets some aromatic bang from a potent cold-side addition.
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EXTRACT
Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.047 (11.7°P)
FG: 1.009 (2.3°P)
IBUs: 29
ABV: 5%
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EXTRACT
Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.047 (11.7°P)
FG: 1.009 (2.3°P)
IBUs: 29
ABV: 5%
[PAYWALL]
MALT/GRAIN BILL
7 lb (3.2 kg) light liquid malt extract (LME)
8 oz (227 g) crystal 20°L
HOPS & ADDITIONS SCHEDULE
1 oz (28 g) Magnum at 30 minutes [29 IBUs]
0.25 fl oz (7 ml) Abstrax Quantum Series CIT at dry hop
0.25 fl oz (7 ml) Abstrax Quantum Series MOS at dry hop
YEAST
Fermentis SafAle US-05
DIRECTIONS
Mill the crystal malt and steep in 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of 152°F (67°C) water for 30 minutes, then raise to 168°F (76°C). Rinse the steeping bag, add 6 gallons (23 liters) of water, and bring to a boil. Add the malt extract in batches, stirring to dissolve. Boil for 30 minutes, adding hops according to the schedule. After the boil, chill the wort to 65°F (18°C), aerate well, and pitch the yeast. Ferment at about 66°F (19°C). Once fermentation is complete and gravity has stabilized, rack to secondary or keg, and crash to 40°F (4°C). Add the hop extracts, carbonate to about 2.65 volumes of CO2, and enjoy.
Annie Johnson is an experienced R&D brewer, IT specialist, and national beer judge. Her awards include 2013 American Homebrewer of the Year honors.
