4 the gold Beer Recipe | All Grain Cream Ale | Brewer's Friend
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4 the gold

252 calories 24.5 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: Cream Ale (BJCP 2008)
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 4 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 5 gallons
Post Boil Size: 4 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.061 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.076 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 75% (brew house)
Calories: 252 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 24.5 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Saturday October 18th 2025
1.076
1.017
7.7%
40.7
11.5
n/a
28.00
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
10 lb American - Pilsner10 lb Pilsner 2.00 / lb
20.00
37 1.8 90.9%
1 lb Caramel / Crystal 60L1 lb Caramel / Crystal 60L 3.00 / lb
3.00
34 60 9.1%
11 lbs / 23.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
5.5 gal Steeping -- 150 °F 45 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.75 qt/lb
 
Yeast
Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
3.00 / each
3.00
Attenuation (avg):
75%
Flocculation:
High
Optimum Temp:
54 - 77 °F
Starter:
Yes
Fermentation Temp:
-
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 98 B cells required
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Priming
CO2 Level: 1.65 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Balanced Profile
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
0 0 0 0 0 0
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
"4 the gold" Cream Ale beer recipe by Brewer #467442. All Grain, ABV 7.67%, IBU 40.74, SRM 11.45, Fermentables: (Pilsner, Caramel / Crystal 60L)
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  • Last Updated: 2026-02-14 20:24 UTC
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