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Whatever you want to call it, the West Coast–style red ale is different from other beers that try to capture it on their margins. If you’re not brewing these, you’re missing out.
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For more thoughts on designing and brewing your own West Coast–style red ale, see this edition of Make Your Best. Also, see below for an extract version of this recipe.
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Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.064
FG: 1.014
IBUs: 27
ABV: 6.4%
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