The bench sheet · Tier 2 — style and ABV

Brew it: a starting point for Scaldis Caractère

Brasserie Dubuisson · Amber / Red Ale · 12% ABV, from TTB filing № 18348001000192. Built for a 5-gallon batch at 72% efficiency.

What the filing discloses

StyleAmber / Red Alefrom the filing
ABV12%from the filing
Readsimperialfrom the filing
ArchetypeAmerican Amber Alestyle inference

The starting point

OG1.122
FG1.031
ABV12%
IBU
SRM~13

Grain bill style inference

18.25 lbAmerican 2-row pale malt80%
2.75 lbCrystal 60L12%
1.75 lbMunich malt8%

Hops style inference

The filing doesn't name varieties — these are the archetype's, and the real beer may use anything.

1.25 ozCascade60 min
1.25 ozWillamette10 min

Yeast & process style inference

YeastAmerican ale (US-05 / WLP001)
MashSingle infusion · 153°F (67°C) · 60 min
Ferment66°F (19°C) for 10–14 days
  • Imperial-strength: pitch double the yeast, oxygenate well, and expect a longer, warmer finish.