The bench sheet · Tier 1 — the label names the hops

Brew it: a starting point for Scottish Ale

Belhaven Brewery · Scottish / Scotch Ale · 5.2% ABV, from the approved label. Built for a 5-gallon batch at 72% efficiency.

What the label discloses

StyleScottish / Scotch Alefrom the label
ABV5.2%from the label
HopsChallenger, Goldingsfrom the label
Readsnitrofrom the label
ArchetypeAmerican Amber Alestyle inference

The starting point

OG1.053
FG1.013
ABV5.2%
IBU28
SRM~13

Grain bill style inference

8 lbAmerican 2-row pale malt80%
1.25 lbCrystal 60L12%
0.75 lbMunich malt8%

Hops from the label

1.25 ozChallenger60 min
1.25 ozGoldings10 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
  • Nitro on the label: that's a serving method — pour on beer gas (70/30) if you keg; the recipe itself doesn't change.