Elegant Bastard American Strong Ale All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

This elegantly simple recipe translates into a deeply complex and brag-worthy American strong ale. The choice combination of pale malt, Belgian Special B, and Chinook hops create a medley of dark caramel, raisin, dried cherry and plum and slight pine flavors all interlaced into a boastful deep copper color. Pouring with a medium-heavy body, Elegant Bastard is a smooth sipper meant to be enjoyed in moderation. Brewing Notes Style: American Strong Ale Fermentation Range: 65-70 Original Gravity: 1.066 SRM: 16 IBUs: 81 ABV: 7.1% Tasting Notes Aroma: Malt aromas of dried fruits and caramel with a medium-high pine resin and slight grapefruit hop nose. Appearance: Deep copper color with ruby mahogany highlights. Firm off-white to nearly tan foam head with good persistence. Flavor: Thick malt profile with fig, dried dark fruits, and moderate dark caramel. High bitterness with pine and subtle citrus fruit hop flavors. Mouthfeel: Medium-full body with a smooth, creamy and long finish o