The first impression when drinking this amber-brown ale is a malty nose with subdued hops aroma. The flavor is soft malt that may have a touch of smokiness and toastiness. The use of roasted barley brings out a soft, complex background.
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- Add all steeping grains to steeping bag and steep as per your
preferred steeping method. Generally155-160 F for 30
minutes.
- Remove grains, (Sparge with 8 Oz. of 170*F water) bring back to
boil then turn off heat, and add Extract & Brown Sugar. Once
extract is amply mixed, bring back to a boil.
- Once water comes to a boil, add bittering hops and start the 75
minute clock.
- After flame out cool wort to 80 F, transfer to fermenter & add
cool/cold water to bring total volume to 5.1 gals. ( the addition
of cool/cold water should bring Temp down to pitching Temp
68 F.
- After Fermentation.... let sit on trub for 3-5 days then bottle.
- Add 1 Sugar Fizz Drop per 12 oz bottle when bottling.
- Condition in bottle for 4-5 weeks, timing is somewhat flexiable.
May substitute WLP028 Edinburgh Scottish Ale Yeast