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The following recipe was originally featured in the article Small Batch Brewing by Dan Jablow (Jan/Feb 2023 Zymurgy magazine).
Heres the full recipe for my SMaSH ale, which I still brew frequently to experiment with new hops, yeast, malt, or brewing processes. I typically use a two-row pale malt.
This recipe is designed with the novice brewer in mind, so Ive skipped some key steps here, including water chemistry adjustments and gravity readings. These can certainly help you make great beer, but a good understanding of techniques, process, and gaining comfort with your brewing setup are much more important as you get started.
Bitterness will vary with the hops you select. Consider starting with a variety that offers moderate alpha acids, such as Cascade, to establish a baseline. The next time you brew, you can try a higher- or lower-alpha hop for more or less bitterness.
The Beer & Wine Hobby version of this kit offers 3oz of Galaxy, Apollo, Triumph, Zythos, or Pepite hops. All are at around 15% Alpha Acid. You can also choose to add your own hops, but be aware of the Alpha Acid differnce.
Galaxy - PASSIONFRUIT PEACH CLEAN CITRUS
Apollo - CLEAN GRAPEFRUIT
Local 4 Star Farms Triumph - bright mandarin orange and pineapple
Local 4 Star Farms Pepite - Strong sticky tropical fruit
Zythos - CITRUS TROPICAL FRUIT
Every kit is given Safale US-05 as the yeast option.
Style: 18B - American Pale Ale
Fermentation Temp: 65 - 69F
ABV: 5.3%
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| SKU | LTHDKIT2 |
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| Yeast Brand | No |
| Super Saver Shipping | Yes |
| Free Shipping | Yes |
