A Classic British Ale from Ironton Brewing
5 Gallon Batch | ABV: 5.0% | IBU: 30 | SRM: 7.2 | OG: 1.050 | FG: 1.012
15 Gallon Batch included below (Original Recipe)
Brewer Notes
This batch was one of those brews that just went right from start to finish. Kettle to taps in 7 days, which is the fastest I have ever turned a beer around. The yeast was some of the healthiest I have ever seen and I think that had everything to do with how well it came out.
I went with S-04 and it was the right call. The fruity esters it throws are exactly what you want in a British ale. That is the thing I love most about this style. It is smooth and incredibly drinkable even with some strong flavor going on, and I really do think the yeast deserves most of the credit for that. S-04 just does something special in a beer like this.
The Recipe — 5 Gallon (Scaled)
Vitals
Batch Size: 5 gal (18.9 L)
Boil Time: 60 min
Efficiency: 76.4%
Pre-Boil Gravity: 1.046
Original Gravity: 1.050
Final Gravity: 1.012
IBU: 30 (Tinseth)
Color: 7.2 SRM
Water
Mash Water: 3.32 gal (12.6 L)
Sparge Water: 3.30 gal (12.5 L)
Total Water: 7.99 gal (30.2 L)
Boil Volume: 6.03 gal (22.8 L)
Mash
Strike Temp: 162.3 °F (72.4 °C)
Mash: 152 °F (66.7 °C) — 60 min
Mash Out: 170 °F (76.7 °C) — 10 min
Grain Bill
8.33 lb / 3.78 kg Maris Otter (2.7 °L) — 94.8%
7.3 oz / 208 g Crystal T50 (50.4 °L) — 5.2%
2.7 oz / 76 g Dextrose — Sugar (boil addition)
Hops
1 oz / 28 g East Kent Goldings 5.8% — Boil 60 min (15 IBU)
0.67 oz / 19 g Fuggle 5.6% — Boil 60 min (9 IBU)
0.67 oz / 19 g East Kent Goldings 5.8% — Boil 15 min (5 IBU)
0.67 oz / 19 g Fuggle 5.6% — Hopstand 15 min @ 160 °F (71 °C) (1 IBU)
Whirlfloc: 1/3 tablet — Boil 10 min
Yeast
1 pkg Fermentis S-04 SafAle English Ale
Starter: 1 L | DME: 3.84 oz | LME: 4.70 oz | ~232 billion cells
Fermentation
Primary: 64 °F (17.8 °C) — 3 days
Primary: 68 °F (20 °C) — 5 days
Crash and Carb: 36 °F (2.2 °C) — 2 days
See original 15 gallon batch here
By John, Ironton Brewing
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Review from Billy’s Tavern: Solid British Pale Ale! I actually don’t think I have ever had one before and didn’t know what to expect. Went down a lot smoother and faster than I thought. Definitely way different than an American Pale Ale, but still good. Great flavor all around!
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