Flemish Amber
The unique blend of microbes found in White Labs Flemish Ale Blend creates a flavor profile that is slightly funky, slightly sour, and all delicious.
Type: Ale
Style: Mild / Red / Brown Ales
Batch Size: 5 gallons
Recipe Type: Extract only
Recipe Contributed By: Briess Technical Services Staff
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | Comment | Malt Style |
| 3.3 lbs | CBW® Sparkling Amber LME | 60 minute boil | Malt Extract |
| 3.3 lbs | CBW® Munich LME | 60 minute boil | Malt Extract |
| 1.0 lb | CBW® Sparkling Amber DME | 60 minute boil | Malt Extract |
| 1.0 oz | Styrian Goldings Hops (5.5% AAU) | 60 minute boil | |
| 1 pack | WLP665 Flemish Ale Blend (plus 1/4 pack for bottle conditioning) | Fermenter |
Procedures
- Dissolve extract in 5 gallons of water
- Bring to boil
- Add 1.0 oz of Styrian Goldings Hops
- Boil 60 min
- Cool wort to 72°F
- Transfer to fermenter
- Pitch one pack of WLP665 Flemish Ale Blend
Primary Fermentation: 2-3 weeks at 70-75°F
Secondary Fermentation: Transfer off yeast and age for 4-12 weeks at 60-65°F to achieve desired sour character
Fermentation Notes: Force carbonate, or bottle condition with dissolved priming sugar and ¼ pack of WLP665 Flemish Ale Blend for 2-3 weeks
Original Gravity: 1.055
Final Gravity: 1.101
Alcohol by Weight:
Alcohol by Volume: 5.9
IBU: 16
Color: 16 SRM
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