Contrary to my introduction, this beer wad designed to be an American-inspired Australian Sparkling Ale with tropical and citrus hop flavours and aroma , with a slightly malty back-bone to support it.
5% Alc. 30 IBU. 6 SRM.
Grain Bill (60L brew):
4.5 kg Pilsner
5 kg Pale Ale
2 kg Munich I
1.5 kg Munich II
0.75 kg Wheat Malt
Hop Schedule:
45 g Citra (13.5%) @60min [27 IBU] – All purpose hop with tropical and citrus characters.
30 g Melba (11.5%) @5min [3 IBU] – All purpose hop with big citrus notes, stone fruit, passion and a zesty grapefruit backbone.
30 g East Kent Goldings (5.7%) @0min [Aroma] – All purpose hop with spicy and floral aroma and a spicy flavour.
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