My BEST IRISH RED ALE Recipe Yet! (Award Winning)
Channel: TheApartmentBrewer
Date: 2023-02-27

This is easily my best iteration of the classic Irish Red Ale yet! Ready in just about a week, this authentic representation not only absolutely nailed the color, but also was an absolutely delicious take on the style and did not last long on tap! UPDATE: This beer went on to compete in the final round of the National Homebrew Competition and brought back a bronze medal in the Mini-Best of Show for my regionals!
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Recipe on Brewfather: https://share.brewfather.app/jxMmN9q7tmsZSU

Recipe for 5 gallons, your efficiency may vary:

"Captain Craic Sparrow"

5.1% ABV          25 IBU

8 lb Briess Ashburne Mild Malt (81.0%)
1 lb Flaked Maize (10.1%)
0.75 lb Simpsons English Medium Crystal Malt (7.6%)
2-3 oz Roasted Barley (1.3%)

Mash:
Single Infusion mash at 152 F (65 C) for 60 min

Water (ppm): Ca: 77, Mg 16, Na 36, Cl 95, SO4 119, HCO3 94
Add to 8 gal (30 L) spring water: 3g Gypsum, 5g Epsom, 6g CaCl2, 4g Baking Soda
Adjust mash pH to 5.2-5.6 with lactic acid or slaked lime if needed.

60 min boil
60 min - 1 oz (28g) East Kent Goldings (4.8% AA)
30 min - 1/2 oz (14g) East Kent Goldings (4.8% AA)

OG: 1.052

Yeast: 1L starter of Imperial A10 Darkness

Ferment pitching at 65 F (18 C), and ferment for 7-10 days

FG: 1.012
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0:00 Intro and welcome 
0:28 Beer description and approach 
2:47 Recipe
8:05 Brew day
11:48 Fermentation plan
15:56 Fermentation follow-up
16:39 Pour and tasting notes
23:00 Potential improvements
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