The bench sheet · Tier 2 — style and ABV

Brew it: a starting point for Long Player

Creature Comforts Brewing Co. · American Pale Ale · 5.3% ABV, from the approved label. Built for a 5-gallon batch at 72% efficiency.

What the label discloses

StyleAmerican Pale Alefrom the label
ABV5.3%from the label
Readsfruitedfrom the label
ArchetypeAmerican Pale Alestyle inference

The starting point

OG1.052
FG1.012
ABV5.3%
IBU—
SRM~7

Grain bill style inference

8.75 lbAmerican 2-row pale malt90%
1 lbCrystal 40L10%

Hops style inference

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

1 ozCascade60 min
1.5 ozCentennial10 min
1.5 ozCascadeDry hop · day 3

Yeast & process style inference

YeastAmerican ale (US-05 / WLP001)
MashSingle infusion · 152°F (67°C) · 60 min
Ferment66°F (19°C) for 10–14 days
  • Fruited on the label: the filing doesn't say which fruit or how much — a common starting point is 1–2 lb/gal of purée in the fermenter after primary, but taste the real can before committing.