Orange Blossom Special
A hazy, juicy, full bodied, citrus pale ale.
This recipe set out to make a fairly hefty but citrus forward Pale Ale. I really enjoy the balance between Cascade and Citra as I feel like the slight pine notes of Cascade keep it from appearing too acidic.
Batch Size: 5 gallon
OG: 1.065
FG: 1.010
ABV: 7.3%
Fermentables
- 11 lbs - Pale 2 row malt 2 srm
- 12 oz - Crystal 40L
- 8 oz - Cara-pils 2 srm
Boil
- 1 oz - Cascade 5.4% AA - 60 minute
- 1 oz - Citra 12.5% AA - 30 minute
- 1 oz - Cascade 5.4% AA - 5 minute
- 1 oz - Citra 12.5% AA - 5 minute
Yeast
- 1 packet of Imperial House (#A01)
Dry Hop
- 1 oz - Cascade 5.4% - 10 days
- 1 oz - Citra (leaf if available) 13.3% AA - 10 days
Brew Steps
Standard 60 minute mash at 152, fly sparge at 168 and boil for 60 minutes.
Cold condition for at least 2 weeks to get as much clarity as possible.