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Unreal Ale

Specifics

Style:

Category:	American Ale
Number:	10C

"Can be considered a bigger, maltier, hoppier interpretation of Northern English brown ale or a hoppier, less malty Brown Porter, often including the citrus-accented hop presence that is characteristic of American hop varieties."

Brew Date:	September 14, 2008
Tap Date:	September 29, 2008
Yield:	23 liters
Calories:	139 (12 ounces)
Conditioning:	Bottles
ABV:	4%
ABW:	3.1%
Bottling ABV:	4.5%

Batch No:	4
OG:	1.042
OG (Plato):	10.47° P
Reading 1:	1.012 (16 days)
Reading 2:	1.012 (19 days)
FG:	1.012
FG (Plato):	3.07° P
Real Extract:	4.41° P
App. Atten.:	70.7%
Real Atten.:	57.9%
Status:	Bottled

General Information

Method:	Extract

Method:

Extract

We, at Coopers, are renown worldwide for our fine ales. This easy recipe gives the home brewer the opportunity to make an ale with real character.

Comments

14/9 - Still had trouble disolving the LDM. A very dark colour, or maybe that's just after looking at the wheat beer? 16/9 - A far livelier fermenter than the wheat beer. This one has exploded out of the fermenter. Will have to keep an eye on it and keep the airlock topped up. Fortunately not too much mess. 30/9 - Measured the speciic gravity agina and got a reading of 1.008. This is quite a bit down on yesterdays 1.012. Airlock activity has slowed so it shouldn't still be ferementing at that rate. I'll check it again tomorrow. 3/10 - Specific gravity of 1.012. I guess the last reading was operator error.

14/9 - Still had trouble disolving the LDM. A very dark colour, or maybe that's just after looking at the wheat beer?

16/9 - A far livelier fermenter than the wheat beer. This one has exploded out of the fermenter. Will have to keep an eye on it and keep the airlock topped up. Fortunately not too much mess.

30/9 - Measured the speciic gravity agina and got a reading of 1.008. This is quite a bit down on yesterdays 1.012. Airlock activity has slowed so it shouldn't still be ferementing at that rate. I'll check it again tomorrow.

3/10 - Specific gravity of 1.012. I guess the last reading was operator error.

Recipe

Extracts
1.7 kilograms	Coopers Real Ale Malt Extract	100% of grist
1.70 kilograms	Total Extract Weight	100% of grist
Adjuncts
1kg	Coopers Brew Enhancer 1
500g	Coopers Light Dry Malt
Yeast
Coopers Brewing Yeast - Dry

Water Profile

Source:

AC Spring Water

Procedure

Dissolve Coopers Real Ale, Brew Enhancer 1 and Light Dry Malt in 3 litres of hot water. Fill fermenter with cool water to the 23 litre mark and stir. Sprinkle supplied yeast over the wort surface. Ferment temperature should be in the range 21C-27C. Bottle when specific gravity has reached 1.012 (or two readings the same over 24 hours).

Dissolve Coopers Real Ale, Brew Enhancer 1 and Light Dry Malt in 3 litres of hot water.
Fill fermenter with cool water to the 23 litre mark and stir.
Sprinkle supplied yeast over the wort surface.
Ferment temperature should be in the range 21C-27C.
Bottle when specific gravity has reached 1.012 (or two readings the same over 24 hours).

Fermentation

Primary:	21 days @ 21° C
Secondary:	14 days @ ° C

Tasting Reviews

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45-50 = Outstanding	30-37 = Very Good	14-20 = Fair
38-44 = Excellent	21-29 = Good	00-13 = Problematic

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Aroma:	10 out of 12	smelt really nice going into the bottles giving us a little hope. The malt is quite evident in the aroma.
Appearance:	2 out of 3	a beautiful dark reddy brown. clarity was obvious after about 4-5 days in the bottle. not crystal clear but near enough. Not the greatest head retention but didn't really expect it from a real ale.
Flavor:	14 out of 20	again, malt content is apparent in this great tasting beer. Almost a hint of fruitiness in the aftertaste.
Mouthfeel:	4 out of 5	a full bodied brew, moderately creamy with low carbonation. smooth
Overall Impression:	8 out of 10	This was my first attempt at a brew. Found it easy, a forgiving recipe for the beginner. The wort foamed up through the fermenter airlock a couple of days in and a couple of bottle lids (PET)leaked. expected more carbonation as a result but only got low levels. expected reasonably high alcohol content from ingredients and got it. a couple of schooners in was feeling quite pleasant. i feel like one now. Will definately make it again.
Cumulative Score:	38 out of 50	Excellent

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