The bench sheet · Tier 2 — style and ABV

Brew it: a starting point for Gunpowder Scotch Ale

Gulf Coast Brewing Company · Scottish / Scotch Ale · 9.2% ABV, from the approved label. Built for a 5-gallon batch at 72% efficiency.

What the label discloses

StyleScottish / Scotch Alefrom the label
ABV9.2%from the label
ArchetypeAmerican Amber Alestyle inference

The starting point

OG1.093
FG1.023
ABV9.2%
IBU—
SRM~13

Grain bill style inference

14 lbAmerican 2-row pale malt80%
2 lbCrystal 60L12%
1.5 lbMunich malt8%

Hops style inference

The label 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