colinw
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Anyone out there made a really good American amber ale? I'm looking for something in the style of Ballast Point Calico Amber, which I tried at the Yard House in Irvine, CA, and loved. I also imagine LC Rogers' Beer is like a light American amber.
The style is darker than APA, and maltier with a slightly toasty character, less bitter but still plenty of that citrusy American hops character.
For hops - I have Simcoe, Amarillo, Chinook and NZ Cascade available. I'm thinking possibly Simcoe for bittering then Amarillo or Amarillo/Chinook.
Malts - I have the usual suspects including Trad. Ale, JW Pilsner, Maris Otter, Halcyon, Weyermann Dark Munich & Vienna plus various specialty grains. I have no idea what malts American Amber normally gets is character from although I imagine crystal plays a large part.
Not really sure where to start formulating this one.
Also - thanks to all who commented on my proposed Amarillo pale ale a while back. That beer is almost ready to be kegged, and is showing every sign of being a great beer. :super:
cheers,
Colin
The style is darker than APA, and maltier with a slightly toasty character, less bitter but still plenty of that citrusy American hops character.
For hops - I have Simcoe, Amarillo, Chinook and NZ Cascade available. I'm thinking possibly Simcoe for bittering then Amarillo or Amarillo/Chinook.
Malts - I have the usual suspects including Trad. Ale, JW Pilsner, Maris Otter, Halcyon, Weyermann Dark Munich & Vienna plus various specialty grains. I have no idea what malts American Amber normally gets is character from although I imagine crystal plays a large part.
Not really sure where to start formulating this one.
Also - thanks to all who commented on my proposed Amarillo pale ale a while back. That beer is almost ready to be kegged, and is showing every sign of being a great beer. :super:
cheers,
Colin