Wait ’til the Midnight Hour Amber Ale

Savor the enticing flavors of Wait ’til the Midnight Hour Amber Ale, a splendid combination of rich caramel sweetness and delicate hop undertones. This amber ale boasts premium malt and aromatic Hallertauer hops, ensuring a harmonious finish. Perfect for late-night gatherings or quiet evenings, this brew delivers a comforting warmth in every sip, beckoning you to indulge in its delightful essence.
ingredients
- 4 gallons Water
- 3.5 lb Brew Firm Amber Malt, extract, hopped
- 0.3 ounce Hallertauer Hop Pellets
- 0.1 ounce Hallertauer Hop Pellets
- MeV Budweiser Lager Liquid Yeast
- 15 psi Carbon Dioxide for carbonation
steps
- 1.
In a large brew pot, combine water and amber malt extract. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2.
After boiling for 25 minutes, add 0.3 ounces of Hallertauer hop pellets and continue boiling for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine.
- 3.
Remove from heat and allow the brew to cool down completely.
- 4.
Once cooled, transfer it to the primary fermenter, adjusting the volume to 3 gallons with water if needed.
- 5.
When the temperature is suitable, pitch in the MeV Budweiser Lager yeast. Seal the fermenter and let it sit undisturbed for a week to ferment.
- 6.
After one week, rack the beer into a secondary fermenter for clarity. Allow it to ferment for an additional 20 days.
- 7.
Before bottling, force carbonate the brew by applying 15 psi of CO2.
- 8.
Bottle your Wait ’til the Midnight Hour Amber Ale and let it condition for a few days before indulging in the exquisite flavors.