Route 12 Summer Ale
Refresh your taste buds with this Fruity Summer Ale that combines the bold flavors of your favorite fruit juice with the smoothness of malt extract. Perfect for backyard barbecues or lazy summer afternoons, this drink highlights a vibrant blend of fruity and malty notes, making it an excellent choice for any gathering. Brew it yourself and enjoy a unique twist on traditional ale!
ingredients
- 2 gallons fruit juice (apple, pineapple, or cranberry)
- Water (for diluting the juice)
- 1/4 teaspoon Irish moss
- 1 (4-pound) can Alexander's pale malt extract
- 1/2 pound light dry malt extract
- 10 HBU of hops (choose your preferred variety)
- Unspecified yeast (preferably a fruity ale yeast)
steps
- 1.
Start by sanitizing all brewing equipment to ensure a clean fermentation process.
- 2.
In a large brewing kettle, combine the 2 gallons of fruit juice with enough water to dilute it to your desired taste (typically around 1-2 gallons).
- 3.
Add the Irish moss to the mixture and bring it to a gentle boil.
- 4.
Once boiling, stir in the Alexander's pale malt extract and light dry malt extract, ensuring they dissolve completely.
- 5.
Introduce the hops to the boiling mixture and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, adjusting the timing based on your hop variety for desired bitterness.
- 6.
Remove the kettle from heat and cool the mixture quickly using an immersion chiller or an ice bath.
- 7.
Transfer the cooled wort to a fermentation vessel and add the yeast, making sure to follow the yeast package instructions.
- 8.
Seal the fermentation vessel and let it ferment in a cool, dark place for about 1-2 weeks, or until fermentation is complete.
- 9.
Once fermentation is done, bottle the ale, allowing it to carbonate for another 1-2 weeks before enjoying your homemade Fruity Summer Ale.
