Root Shoot Summer Ale All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

Root Shoot Summer Ale - British Golden Ale Style Beer

Get ready to savor the ultimate summer refreshment with the new Summer Ale, a remarkable collaboration between Northern Brewer and Root Shoot Malting! This exceptional brew brings together the best of Root Shoot's award-winning malts, featuring the biscuity, bready goodness of their English Pale Ale Malt, the light malty flavor with notes of honeyed granola from their Genie Pale Malt, and the robust, doughy-sweet richness of their Ölandsvete Heritage Wheat Malt. Enhanced with the delightful citrus, herbal, and floral notes of First Gold Hops, this golden ale is perfectly balanced for warm weather enjoyment. Whether you're lounging by the pool or enjoying a sunny picnic, the Summer Ale promises to be your go-to beer for all your summer adventures. Cheers to great beer and unforgettable summer moments!

Summer Ale Brewing Notes:

Style: British Golden Ale
Fermentation Range: 64-72°F
Original Gravity: 1.048
SRM: 5
IBU: 27.3
ABV: 4.7%

Summer Ale Tasting Notes:

Aroma: Light malt aroma with notes of bread and subtle hints of honey and citrus. Mild floral hop aroma. No diacetyl or sulfur.
Appearance: Pale golden with good clarity. White, foamy head with good retention.
Flavor: Crisp malt flavors of bread and light biscuit, balanced with a gentle sweetness. Mild citrus and floral hop notes with a clean finish. No lingering bitterness.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium body with moderate carbonation. Smooth and refreshing with a dry finish.

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More about Summer Ale (BJCP Style 12A):

Summer Ales, also known as British Golden Ales, are light, refreshing beers originally brewed as a seasonal offering for the warmer months but now enjoyed year-round. These ales are characterized by their pale straw to golden color and brilliant clarity. The hop aroma ranges from moderately low to moderately high, often featuring floral, herbal, or earthy English hops, though citrusy American hops are also common. The flavor profile includes medium to medium-high bitterness with a moderate hop flavor, typically without any caramel notes. The malt character is generally bready, sometimes with a hint of biscuit, and the finish is medium-dry to dry, making the beer crisp and refreshing.

British Golden Ales were developed in England to compete with popular lagers, and they quickly became known for their drinkability and refreshing qualities. One of the first and most influential examples of this style is Hop Back's Summer Lightning, which helped establish the style's popularity.

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