Fat Tire Amber Ale
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Extract with Grains
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Yield: 5 Gallons
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Starting Gravity: 1.050
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Ending Gravity: 1.013
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Alcohol Content: 4.6% ABV
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Color: 10 SRM (Deep Amber)
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Bitterness: 22.0 IBU's
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Malt & Grain
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Malt Bill
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Grain Bill
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4 lbs.
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8 oz.
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3 lb. 3 oz.
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2 lbs
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2 oz.
8 oz.
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Miscellaneous Additions
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½ tsp.
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15 min.
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Clarifier
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5 oz.
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At Bottling
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Carbonation
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1. Steep specialty grains in water and bring to 150-155° F. Remove from heat and steep for additional 15 minutes.
2. Remove the grains and bring water to a boil.
3. Add extract, bittering hops, and maltodextrin.
4. Bring to a rolling boil for 60 minutes, and start timing when rolling boil is achieved.
5. Add hops and miscellaneous additions at intervals listed above.
6. Cool wort to 75° F - 80° F and place into primary fermentor.
7. Stir vigorously for a few minutes, then pitch yeast.
8. Ferment for 5 - 7 days, then transfer to secondary until fermentation is completed.*
9. Transfer to bottling vessel and add corn sugar, mix thoroughly and bottle.
10. Store bottles at 65° F - 70° F for 2 weeks minimum to carbonate, then store bottles at cool temperature and enjoy!
* For actual fermentation time, check the specific gravity.
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