Saturday, May 10, 2008

Alaska Frontier Ale - Bottled

So, last night I bottled my Alaskan Frontier Ale. Brewed it two Sunday's ago and it looks to be very good. I originally intended to do 10 full gallons, but ended up with a bit more than 9 due to some problems getting the wort transferred into the carboys.

The recipe for 10 gallons is below for all grain.

  • 20 lbs. Pale Malt (2-Row) Gambrinus
  • .80 lbs Crystal 80
  • 1.5 lbs Crystal 120
  • 1 lb Cara-Pils Dextrine Malt
  • .20 lbs. Special B
  • .12 lbs. Roasted Barley
  • 4 oz Fuggle Hops - 60 min
  • 4 oz Mt. Hood Hops - 15 min, and at end of boil
  • Yeast White Labs WLP002 English Ale
I have 23, 22-ounce bottles that will be ready to roll in two weeks and about 4 gallons in a keg that will be ready to sample Tuesday. Next up for brewing is a Belgian Wit (my absolute favorite from last year) Likely will do this tomorrow or Monday evening depending upon when I can get my Christmas Ale bottled.

---UPDATE---

Tried a sample a day early...still needs some time, but will be good. Definitely dark though so I am updating the label to include American Dark Ale as well.


--- UPDATE 2 ---

Poured a pint (see photo above). Very good. Should approach perfect in a few days once it has cleared up a bit.

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