The bench sheet · Tier 2 — style and ABV
Brew it: a starting point for New England Pale Ale Trial
Samuel Adams · American Pale Ale · 5.5% ABV, from TTB filing № 18351001000823. Built for a 5-gallon batch at 72% efficiency.
What the filing discloses
StyleAmerican Pale Alefrom the filing
ABV5.5%from the filing
ArchetypeAmerican Pale Alestyle inference
The starting point
OG1.054
FG1.012
ABV5.5%
IBU—
SRM~7
Grain bill style inference
| 9 lb | American 2-row pale malt | 90% |
| 1 lb | Crystal 40L | 10% |
Hops style inference
The filing doesn't name varieties — these are the archetype's, and the real beer may use anything.
| 1 oz | Cascade | 60 min |
| 1.5 oz | Centennial | 10 min |
| 1.5 oz | Cascade | Dry hop · day 3 |
Yeast & process style inference
| Yeast | American ale (US-05 / WLP001) | |
| Mash | Single infusion · 152°F (67°C) · 60 min | |
| Ferment | 66°F (19°C) for 10–14 days | |