Amber and Brown American Beer - American Amber Ale
An amber, hoppy, moderate-strength American craft beer with a caramel malty flavor. The balance can vary quite a bit, with some versions being fairly malty and others being aggressively hoppy. Hoppy and bitter versions should not have clashing flavors wit
Flavor Profile: Moderate to high hop flavor with characteristics typical of American or New World hop varieties (citrus, floral, pine, resinous, spicy, tropical fruit, stone fruit, berry, or melon). A citrusy hop character is common, but not required. Malt flavors are mo
Ingredients: Pale ale malt, typically North American two-row. Medium to dark crystal malts. May also contain specialty grains which add additional character and uniqueness. American or New World hops, often with citrusy flavors, are common but others may also be used.
BJCP Style GuideTop 10 American Amber Ale Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant & Chet's Big Basin Amber Ale |
11 gal | 5% | 49.73 | 1.056 | 1.018 | All Grain | 5417 | |
| Amber Ale Mississippi 28/4 350L |
340 L | 5.5% | 35.12 | 1.050 | 1.008 | All Grain | 4986 | |
| amber ale jamil BYO |
19 L | 6.13% | 32.9 | 1.056 | 1.010 | All Grain | 4172 | |
| American Amber Lager |
5 gal | 5.51% | 31.25 | 1.053 | 1.011 | All Grain | 3936 | |
| GF - Dad's Red Ale |
6 gal | 6.01% | 42.9 | 1.056 | 1.010 | All Grain | 3811 | |
| imperial amber |
2.5 gal | 8.88% | 44.3 | 1.090 | 1.023 | All Grain | 3522 | |
| Cascade Amber |
5.5 gal | 5.44% | 27.97 | 1.055 | 1.014 | All Grain | 2972 | |
| Oak Creek Nut Brown Ale |
5.5 gal | 5.35% | 30.31 | 1.057 | 1.018 | All Grain | 2836 | |
| IPA Recipe |
5.5 gal | 6.02% | 116.04 | 1.059 | 1.014 | All Grain | 2602 | |
| Noti Brown Ale |
5 gal | 6.38% | 47.6 | 1.067 | 1.018 | All Grain | 2266 |
Newest American Amber Ale Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Munson |
5.5 gal | 6.83% | 34.2 | 1.065 | 1.013 | All Grain | 11 | |
| May BOM |
38 gal | 6.75% | 37.73 | 1.062 | 1.011 | All Grain | 7 | |
| Awesome Recipe |
11 gal | 5.63% | 38.41 | 1.053 | 1.010 | All Grain | 5 | |
| Happy Gilmore 3.0 |
5.5 gal | 5.42% | 28.22 | 1.051 | 1.010 | All Grain | 13 | |
| Lashua Sync - Amber and Brown American Beer |
5.5 gal | 5.47% | 22.61 | 1.054 | 1.012 | All Grain | 11 | |
| American Amber Ale |
5.5 gal | 5.81% | 34.42 | 1.059 | 1.015 | extract | 5 | |
| Malachi’s Infamous American Amber Ale |
5.5 gal | 4.29% | 23.56 | 1.044 | 1.011 | extract | 6 | |
| Amber American Beer |
5.5 gal | 4.85% | 37.22 | 1.050 | 1.013 | All Grain | 21 | |
| Amber and Brown American Beer |
5.5 gal | 5.98% | 18.89 | 1.061 | 1.015 | All Grain | 5 | |
| Amber Ale |
5.5 gal | 3.96% | 25.18 | 1.040 | 1.009 | All Grain | 21 |
Fermentables Used In American Amber Ale Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US - Pale 2-Row | 1,147 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 68% | 3% - 100% |
| Caramel / Crystal 60L | 626 | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 9% | 0% - 100% | |
| American - Caramel / Crystal 40L | 575 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
40°L
|
34 | 8% | 0% - 42% |
| United Kingdom - Maris Otter Pale | 563 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
3.75°L
|
38 | 63% | 1% - 100% |
| Munich - Light 10L | 489 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 17% | 1% - 100% | |
| American - Caramel / Crystal 120L | 452 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
120°L
|
33 | 5% | 0% - 43% |
| American - Victory | 361 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
28°L
|
34 | 6% | 1% - 36% |
| American - Caramel / Crystal 80L | 356 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
80°L
|
33 | 7% | 1% - 33% |
| American - Chocolate | 352 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
350°L
|
29 | 2% | 0% - 14% |
| American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt) | 282 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
1.8°L
|
33 | 6% | 0% - 100% |
Hops Used In American Amber Ale Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade | 1,313 | 7 | 30% | 0% - 100% |
| Centennial | 742 | 10 | 25% | 1% - 100% |
| Amarillo | 565 | 8.6 | 26% | 1% - 100% |
| Willamette | 422 | 4.5 | 37% | 4% - 100% |
| Magnum | 348 | 15 | 29% | 1% - 100% |
| Citra | 329 | 11 | 26% | 1% - 100% |
| Chinook | 328 | 13 | 25% | 1% - 100% |
| Columbus | 294 | 15 | 25% | 2% - 100% |
| Simcoe | 281 | 12.7 | 21% | 1% - 100% |
| Fuggles | 211 | 4.5 | 37% | 8% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In American Amber Ale Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caramel / Crystal 60L | 78 | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 53% | 5% - 100% | |
| American - Caramel / Crystal 40L | 60 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
40°L
|
34 | 43% | 8% - 100% |
| American - Caramel / Crystal 80L | 53 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
80°L
|
33 | 44% | 2% - 100% |
| American - Victory | 38 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
28°L
|
34 | 27% | 4% - 50% |
| American - Chocolate | 37 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
350°L
|
29 | 20% | 2% - 100% |
| American - Caramel / Crystal 120L | 36 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
120°L
|
33 | 30% | 6% - 100% |
| Special B | 36 | Grain | crystal malt |
115°L
|
34 | 32% | 7% - 100% | |
| American - Roasted Barley | 33 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
300°L
|
33 | 25% | 1% - 100% |
| American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt) | 26 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
1.8°L
|
33 | 27% | 6% - 50% |
| American - Caramel / Crystal 20L | 23 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
20°L
|
35 | 49% | 8% - 100% |
Yeasts Used In American Amber Ale Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 1,279 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04 | 303 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .0975 | High | 75% | 54°F | 77°F |
| White Labs - California Ale Yeast WLP001 | 254 | White Labs | Ale | High | Medium | 76.5% | 68°F | 73°F |
| Wyeast - American Ale 1056 | 233 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.1 | Med-Low | 75% | 60°F | 72°F |
| Danstar - Nottingham Ale Yeast | 140 | Danstar | Ale | Med-High | High | 77% | 57°F | 70°F |
| Wyeast - American Ale II 1272 | 115 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.1 | High | 74% | 60°F | 72°F |
| Lallemand - LALBREW® NOTTINGHAM HIGH PERFORMANCE ALE YEAST | 51 | Lallemand | Ales | Medium | High | 80% | 50°F | 72°F |
| White Labs - San Diego Super Yeast WLP090 | 48 | White Labs | Ale | High | Med-High | 79.5% | 65°F | 68°F |
| Danstar - American West Coast Yeast BRY-97 | 45 | Danstar | Ale | Medium | High | 72% | 62°F | 75°F |
| White Labs - California Ale V Yeast WLP051 | 40 | White Labs | Ale | Med-High | Med-High | 72.5% | 66°F | 70°F |
Other Ingredients Used In American Amber Ale Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 481 | Water Agt | Mash | 24% | 0% - 100% |
| Irish Moss | 320 | Fining | Boil | 71% | 0% - 100% |
| Whirlfloc | 285 | Water Agt | Boil | 70% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 241 | Water Agt | Mash | 19% | 0% - 100% |
| Epsom Salt | 175 | Water Agt | Mash | 10% | 0% - 100% |
| Lactic acid | 135 | Water Agt | Mash | 67% | 0% - 100% |
| Baking Soda | 115 | Water Agt | Mash | 10% | 0% - 57% |
| Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 107 | Water Agt | Mash | 22% | 0% - 80% |
| Yeast Nutrient | 65 | Other | Boil | 30% | 0% - 100% |
| Phosphoric acid | 62 | Other | Mash | 67% | 0% - 100% |
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