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Brew your own classic American Pale Ale at home! This recipe balances a solid malt backbone with the bright, citrusy punch of Cascade hops, creating a crisp and refreshing craft beer that's perfect for any occasion. This 1-gallon recipe is ideal for beginner brewers.
For 10 servings
Sanitation is Key
Mash the Grains
Sparge the Grains
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Brew your own classic American Pale Ale at home! This recipe balances a solid malt backbone with the bright, citrusy punch of Cascade hops, creating a crisp and refreshing craft beer that's perfect for any occasion. This 1-gallon recipe is ideal for beginner brewers.
This american recipe takes 210 minutes to prepare and yields 10 servings. At 395.1 calories per serving with 12.67g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for beverage.
The Boil & Hop Additions
Cool the Wort
Pitch Yeast & Ferment
Bottle & Condition
For a different citrus or piney character, substitute Cascade with other American hops like Centennial, Citra, or Simcoe.
For an extra burst of hop aroma, add an additional 14g of Cascade hops directly to the fermenter 3-4 days before you plan to bottle. This is called 'dry hopping'.
For a slightly toastier or nuttier backbone, replace half of the Crystal 40L with an equal amount of Victory or Biscuit malt.
Brewer's yeast is a rich source of B vitamins, including niacin, riboflavin, and B6, which are important for energy metabolism. Some of these beneficial compounds remain in the finished, unfiltered beer.
Hops and malted barley contain polyphenols, which are natural antioxidants. These compounds can help protect the body's cells from damage. The benefits are most pronounced when consumed in moderation.
A 12 oz serving of this homebrewed American Pale Ale will have approximately 150-180 calories, depending on the final alcohol content.
Like any alcoholic beverage, moderation is key. Beer contains B vitamins from yeast and antioxidants from malt and hops. However, it is also a source of calories and alcohol, which should be consumed responsibly as part of a balanced lifestyle.
The estimated ABV for this recipe is between 4.5% and 5.5%. The exact ABV can be calculated by measuring the Original Gravity (before fermentation) and Final Gravity (before bottling) with a hydrometer.
You will need a large brew kettle (at least 2 gallons), a fermenter with an airlock, a large grain steeping bag, a thermometer, sanitizer, tubing for siphoning, bottles, and a bottle capper.
Not necessarily! A lack of bubbling can be due to a poor seal on your fermenter lid. The best way to check for fermentation is to take a gravity reading with a sanitized hydrometer after a few days. If the reading has dropped, fermentation is happening.
Yes, but it will change the flavor profile. For an APA, you want a clean American ale yeast strain. Other good options include Wyeast 1056 American Ale or White Labs WLP001 California Ale Yeast if you are using liquid yeast.