Beer Recipe By Jon Griffin
Christmas ales are a tradition in many parts of Europe and this Christmas ale is based on an English bitter. It is a fairly easy homebrew recipe, although it does take a little bit of experience. It is a spicy, fruity moderate strength English Style Christmas Ale.
I would advise not increasing the spice amounts. People that have tried that have found the flavor to be to overbearing. You can also change the fruit additions. I have used mango and peach in the secondary with no apple, and it is also wonderful.
Instructions:
Freeze the fruit first or use the winemakers trick of spraying with sulfite to kill wild yeast and bacteria.
See Full Instructions for more details.
I use Servomyces in all my beers along with yeast nutrient.
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 gal | 90 min | 56.9 IBUs | 17.5 SRM | 1.060 SG | 1.010 SG | 6.5 % |
Style Details
| Name | Cat. | OG Range | FG Range | IBU | SRM | Carb | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty, Experimental, Historical Beer | 24 | 1.03 - 1.11 | 1.006 - 1.024 | 5 - 70 | 5 - 50 | 2 - 2.8 | 2.5 - 12 % |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Pale Malt (2 Row) UK | 8 lbs | 71.11 |
| Caramel/Crystal Malt - 80L | 1 lbs | 8.89 |
| Roasted Barley | 4 oz | 2.22 |
| Honey | 2 lbs | 17.78 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade | 2 oz | 90 min | Boil | Pellet | 5.4 |
| Cascade | 0.5 oz | 20 min | Boil | Pellet | 5.4 |
| Williamette | 0.5 oz | 2 min | Boil | Pellet | 5.5 |
Miscs
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coriander Seed | 0.25 oz | 20 min | Boil | Spice |
| Orange Zest | 1.00 oz | 10 min | Boil | Spice |
| Cinnamon Stick | 0.10 oz | 10 min | Boil | Spice |
| Coriander Seed | 0.25 oz | 5 min | Boil | Spice |
| Crushed Tart Apples | 2.00 lb | 5 min | Primary | Flavor |
| Crushed Cranberry | 4.00 lb | 4 days | Primary | Flavor |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Ale (WLP013) | White Labs | 71% | 66°F - 71°F |
Mash
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mash In | 154°F | 60 min |
Recipe Type
Experience Level