Combining gingerbread-inspired spices and a malty sweetness, this spiced ale should fill the grumpiest of humbugging Scrooges with holiday elation.
Type: Ale
Style: Other Ale
Batch Size: 5 gallons
Recipe Type: All grain
Recipe Contributed By: Briess Technical Services Team
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | Comment | Malt Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 lbs | Goldpils® Vienna Malt | Base | |
| 5 lbs | Pale Ale Malt | Base | |
| 0.5 lb | Carapils® Malt | Dextrine | |
| 0.5 lb | Caramel Malt 60L | Caramel, Crystal | |
| 0.25 lb | Dark Chocolate Malt | Roasted, Chocolate | |
| 0.75 oz | Willamette Hops (6% AA) | Boil 60 minutes | |
| 0.75 oz | Willamette Hops (6% AA) | Boil 30 minutes | |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon | Boil 1 minute | |
| 0.5 tsp | Cloves | Ground, Boil 1 minute | |
| 0.25 tsp | Nutmeg | Fresh Grated, Boil 1 minute | |
| 1 tbsp | Orange Zest | Boil 1 minute | |
| 1 vial | WLP041 Pacific Ale Yeast | ||
| 18 |
Procedures
- Mash at 154-156ºF for 45 minutes
- Sparge at 170ºF
- Boil for 60 minutes, add hops at start of boil and 30 minutes, and add spices for final minute of boil
- Knock out, cool to 70ºF
- Oxygenate highly
- Transfer to primary fermenter
- Fill to desired level with cold water
- Pitch yeast
Stats:
Primary Fermentation: 10 days at 70ºF
Secondary Fermentation:
Fermentation Notes: Bottle condition
Original Gravity: 1.054
Final Gravity: 1.014
Alcohol by Weight: 4.2%
Alcohol by Volume: 5.3%
IBU: 26
Color: 26 SRM
Tags: Spiced