NothingRhymesWithCurtiss
Well-Known Member
While visiting San Francisco a month ago, I tried Anchor Steam and really enjoyed it. For me it was the mouthfeel, malt backbone, and session-ability. While I know California Commons are typically 100% Northern Brewer hops, the hops, while good, didn't do much for me. That said, I've put together the recipe below using 100% Nugget hops.
5 Gallons
OG Est 1.053
FG Est 1.013
39 IBUS
● 8lb 2 Row
● 0.75lb Crystal 40l
● 0.50lb Victory
● 0.50lb Light Munich 8l
Mash @ 154° F
● 0.5oz Nugget (12aa) @ 60
● 0.5oz Nugget (12aa) @ 15
● 1oz Nugget (12aa) @ 0 - 15 minute steep
Whirlfloc @ 15 minutes
Wyeast 2112 @ 61° F for 10 Days
Bottle condition 4 weeks @ 65° F
I'm aware that this is outside BJCP style guidelines since I'm using Nugget instead of Northern Brewer. My concerns were with the quantities of Crystal, Munich, and Victory, as I've never brewed this style before. Does the grain bill seem "balanced"? I've seen a few Cali Common recipes that are just 2 Row and Crystal, but I'd like some additional malt backbone.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks!
5 Gallons
OG Est 1.053
FG Est 1.013
39 IBUS
● 8lb 2 Row
● 0.75lb Crystal 40l
● 0.50lb Victory
● 0.50lb Light Munich 8l
Mash @ 154° F
● 0.5oz Nugget (12aa) @ 60
● 0.5oz Nugget (12aa) @ 15
● 1oz Nugget (12aa) @ 0 - 15 minute steep
Whirlfloc @ 15 minutes
Wyeast 2112 @ 61° F for 10 Days
Bottle condition 4 weeks @ 65° F
I'm aware that this is outside BJCP style guidelines since I'm using Nugget instead of Northern Brewer. My concerns were with the quantities of Crystal, Munich, and Victory, as I've never brewed this style before. Does the grain bill seem "balanced"? I've seen a few Cali Common recipes that are just 2 Row and Crystal, but I'd like some additional malt backbone.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks!