Like Irish Stouts, Irish Ales are sociable session beers with low alcohol, but decent body. As a bow to Ireland's mead making past, I added a touch of honey to boost the gravity a bit, while a small dose of oats adds creaminess to the mouthfeel.
Grist:
6.5 lbs English Maris Otter
.5 lbs Simpsons Caramalt
.25 lbs Golden Naked Oats
.25 lbs Chocolate Malt
Hops;
1oz Cluster 60 min
Adjuncts:
1 lb honey 5 minutes
Yeast:
Wyeast #1084 Irish Ale
Mash in 3 gallons 164 degree water, target 154
Mash out 1 gallon 180 degree water
Sparge 3.3 gallons 185 degree water
I used 4 gallons Vermont well water in this recipe
Target OG 1.045 Actual OG 1.046
Ferment in low 60's for 12 days, 50 degrees for 14 days, bottle 3.10.14
Finished Product 03.26.14:
