Cluster SMaSH Pale Ale - All Grain

Cluster SMaSH Pale Ale - All Grain

This Single Malt, Single Hop (SMaSH) pale ale recipe features cluster hops which are one of the oldest hop varieties in the United States.  Cluster hops have aroma and flavor characteristics described as spicy and floral with an earthy blackcurrant undertone.

Characteristics:

• ABV:  5.2%
• SRM:  3.4
• IBU:  36.1
• OG:  1.050
• FG:  1.011

This recipe kit DOES NOT  include yeast, priming sugar or grain bags.  However, we do give you yeast options at the top of the page. This beer was designed using Fermentis Safale US-05 dry yeast.  Using an alternative yeast may result in slight variations in attenuation and final gravity. 

Priming Sugar:  For priming sugar, we recommend the following:

• 5 oz Priming Sugar
• Carbonation Drops

Grain Bags:  If you need a grain bag, we recommend the following:

• Brew In A Bag Nylon Straining Bag
• Brew In A Bag Straining Bag With Handles

Hop Straining Bags:  If you need hop straining bags, we recommend the following:

• Small Muslin Hop Boiling Bag
• Fine Mesh Nylon Hop Bag With Drawstring

Recipe Sheet Download:  Cluster Pale All Grain Recipe Instructions

* We strongly recommend adding an ice pack when ordering liquid yeast.  Transit times can vary and liquid yeast works best when it remains cold until the day you brew.