An APA base of American Ale Malt and Caramalt, adjusted to include Shepard’s Delight. A small addition of candied ginger at 20min to end of boil (75g)
Simcoe and Nectaron hop additions late in the boil and at 80degree whirlpool. 2x dry hops adding hops day 3 (at High Kräusen) and day 6.
Pressure at approx 5psi release a day or two before bottling
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5.7kg Gladfields American ale
0.5kg Caramalt
0.3kg Gladfield Sheperds Delight
150g Simcoe
150g Nectaron
2x Safale US-05
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Mash in at 73.1C with 18L water, rest for 60 min at 66.6C.
Sparge with 14.5L water at 76C
Preboil size should be 26.5L.
60 minute Boil
20min to end of boil
75g crystalized ginger
10 min to end of boil
20g Simcoe
20g Nectaron
Pinch of yeast nutrient
Whirlpool
30g Simcoe
30g Nectaron
cool to 80C, add hops hold 10min, cool to pitch temp
Pitch 2x US-05 yeast
Aim for fermenter pressure 5psi
Dry hop day 3 (onto yeast foam)
40g Simcoe
40g Nectaron
Dry hop day 6
60g Simcoe
60g Nectaron
Rest 6 days at 5psi
Drop pressure day 12
Bottle day 14