April 25, 2009
This is the first collaboration brew thanks to help from fellow brewers Richard Lee Waler, III and Jesse James Truscio. After we all had decided that we've never tasted a commercial made Irish Red that we like, we decided to take matters into our own hands. While researching exactly what defines an Irish red, we discovered that there are no true guidelines; all the info was rather sporadic. We finally agreed on a recipe and the result was amazing. Caramel sweetness, light body, very refreshing. There was one problem though; it was a bit darker than a typical Irish red, try Irish mahogany. Not quite black, but rather dark for the style. I'm going to blame it on a touch too much roasted barley. If that's the worst that can happen to a beer I'm all for it. Thanks and appreciation are due to my two co-brewmasters.
- 5 Gal. Water
- 4.5 lb. Light LME
- 1 lb. Light DME
- 1 lb. 2-Row Barley
- 1 lb. 80L Crystal Malt
- 0.5 lb. Roasted Barley
- 1.5 oz. Fuggle pellet hops @ 60 mins.
- 1 oz. Kent Goldings pellet hops @ 10 mins.
- SafAle US-05 Ale Yeast
Grains steeped up to 160 F for 45 mins. Full 60 min. boil for extract. Bottled on Day 13.
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