Organic Pale Ale

A really simple beer, that turned out great.

Brewer:	Alex van den Broek		Email:	-
URL:	http://www.geocities.com/nzhomebrew
Beer:	Organic Pale Ale		Style:	NZ Pale Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	12 liters
Color:	4 HCU (~4 SRM)		Bitterness:	28 IBU
OG:	1.045		FG:	1.006
Alcohol:	5.1% v/v (4.0% w/w)
Water:	very soft water used
Grain:	3kg NZ Organic Pilsner
Mash:	60% efficiency
	steeped at 65C until conversion
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.045	12 liters
Hops:	20g NZ Organic Hallertauer-Aroma (6.3% AA, 60 min.) 10g NZ Organic Hallertauer-Aroma (6.3% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast:	Safale dried yeast - hydrated.
Log:	1 week primary at 16-20C 1 week secondary
Tasting:	Wow, this beer is nice! The Hallertau gives it a European/German tinge, which is fine. The use of all organic ingredients gives the beer a really clean edge. Its almost a lager!

Recipe posted 01/03/05.