Feedback on this SMaSH

[redwing_al]

Hi, wondering if anyone can give me feedback on this SMaSH that I developed in Beersmith. I've never done a SMaSH before or used the Northern Brewer Hops. If you have any idea how this might turn out or even recommend another hop, please respond. I am trying to stay away from citrusy/fruity hops... so your input is appreciated:

Style: American Pale Ale
TYPE: All Grain
Taste: (30.0)

Recipe Specifications
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Boil Size: 27.67 l
Post Boil Volume: 23.92 l
Batch Size (fermenter): 21.00 l
Bottling Volume: 20.00 l
Estimated OG: 1.047 SG
Estimated Color: 4.6 SRM
Estimated IBU: 35.6 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 72.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 78.9 %
Boil Time: 90 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amt Name Type # %/IBU
1.00 tbsp PH 5.2 Stabilizer (Mash 60.0 mins) Water Agent 1 -
9 lbs 6.2 oz Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 2 93.5 %
10.4 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain 3 6.5 %
0.37 oz Northern Brewer [8.50 %] - Boil 90.0 min Hop 4 11.4 IBUs
0.37 oz Northern Brewer [8.50 %] - Boil 60.0 min Hop 5 10.7 IBUs
0.37 oz Northern Brewer [8.50 %] - Boil 30.0 min Hop 6 8.2 IBUs
0.37 oz Northern Brewer [8.50 %] - Boil 15.0 min Hop 7 5.3 IBUs
0.25 tsp Irish Moss (Boil 10.0 mins) Fining 8 -
1.0 pkg Safale American (DCL/Fermentis #US-05) [ Yeast 9 -


Mash Schedule: Braumeister 20L - Single Step - Light Body
Total Grain Weight: 10 lbs 0.5 oz
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Name Description Step Temperat Step Time
Mash In Add 26.80 l of water and heat to 38.0 C 38.0 C 10 min
Saccharification Heat to 65.0 C over 25 min 65.0 C 60 min
Mash Out Heat to 77.0 C over 14 min 77.0 C 15 min

Sparge: If steeping, remove grains, and prepare to boil wort
Notes:
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Boil 90 minutes

 

[The_Bishop]

First, put the 5.2 stabilizer carefully in the large circular bin that you store garbage in. Never buy it again.

It's not a smash if you add crystal malt.

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I'd mash a bit higher than that. Single infusion will be fine. 68c would be OK, leaving a bit of body to the malt. 65 is too low and will dry out the beer leaving it thin.

 

[JonM]

I'll second ditching the 5.2. It won't do anything for ya.

Regarding the hops, I'd u re-apportion them into a 60, and either 10 or 5 minute addition. Also, it looks like you're using about 1 and 1/3 ounces. I'd just round it up to an even 2 oz, so one ounce at 60 and one at 10 or 5.

 

[redwing_al]

First, put the 5.2 stabilizer carefully in the large circular bin that you store garbage in. Never buy it again.

It's not a smash if you add crystal malt.

S ingle
M alt
a nd
S ingle
H op

I'd mash a bit higher than that. Single infusion will be fine. 68c would be OK, leaving a bit of body to the malt. 65 is too low and will dry out the beer leaving it thin.

Thanks for the advice. will do! BTW, added a little crystal for head retention help and slightly deeper color

 

[redwing_al]

I'll second ditching the 5.2. It won't do anything for ya.

Regarding the hops, I'd u re-apportion them into a 60, and either 10 or 5 minute addition. Also, it looks like you're using about 1 and 1/3 ounces. I'd just round it up to an even 2 oz, so one ounce at 60 and one at 10 or 5.

Thank you, I did round up the hops and will give it a go!

 

[MockY]

Switch to Maris Otter or Pale Ale if you want slightly darker...or go Munich. If you want to go SMaSH that is

 

[HopHound12]

More Hopsss (3-4 oz)

 

[redwing_al]

Switch to Maris Otter or Pale Ale if you want slightly darker...or go Munich. If you want to go SMaSH that is

probably should have done the maris, but it'll drink!