Scotch Ale 2019 Recipe
Scotch Ale is distinguished from other beers by its very rich malt character, residual sweetness, delicate bouquet and flavor intensity. The use of highly-kilned grain contributes to the Scotch Ale’s malty character and darker color.
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Ingredients
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Brewing Ingredients
Method
Brewing Directions
- 1
Mashing
Heat the water to about 165°F (74°C) and add the crushed grains. Maintain the temperature at 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes.
- 2
Lautering
After mashing, drain the wort and rinse the grains with hot water until you collect about 5 liters of wort.
- 3
Boiling
Bring the wort to a boil. Add the East Kent Goldings hops and boil for 60 minutes. Add Fuggle hops in the last 15 minutes of the boil.
- 4
Cooling
Cool the wort quickly to about 70°F (21°C) using an immersion chiller or an ice bath.
- 5
Fermentation
Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermentation vessel. Pitch the yeast and seal with an airlock. Allow to ferment for 1-2 weeks at around 65-70°F (18-21°C).
- 6
Bottling
Once fermentation is complete, add priming sugar and bottle the beer. Cap the bottles and let them carbonate for 1-2 weeks.
- 7
Enjoy
Chill the bottles and enjoy your homemade Scotch Ale!
