Brewing an American Pale Ale with Cascade Hops | Grain to Glass

In this video, I brewed a simple American Pale Ale with Cascade hops. Cascade hops are one of the most popular and quintessential American hop varietals and helped kickstart the American craft brewing industry for a reason – it was one of the first hops that made hoppy beers such as American pale ales and IPAs popular. Typically Cascade will give off pleasant grapefruit, floral and resin notes which are desirable in a number of beers. I wanted to use this in a pale ale to achieve a low-ABV and easy drinking summer beer while still showcasing the hops. This beer style also happens to be very easy to make! The resulting beer was very refreshing and a great drinking experience, especially while it was fresh! Unfortunately due to the large amount of hops involved, there was a noticeable grassy flavor that was present, but it was otherwise a great brew!

#cascade #hops #paleale

Recipe for 5.5 gallons, your efficiency may vary:

“Cold Brook Ale”

5.5% ABV 48 IBU

10 lb Maris Otter (90.9%)
1 lb Vienna Malt (9.1%)

Mash at 150 F for 60 min

Water (ppm): Ca: 63, Mg: 28, Na: 65, SO4: 233, Cl: 100, HCO3: 36

60 minute boil:
1 oz (28g) Cascade (6.4% AA) – 60 min
1 oz Cascade – 20 min
1 oz Cascade – 15 min
1 oz Cascade -10 min
2 oz Cascade – 0 min
2 oz Cascade Dry Hop for 3-5 days

OG: 1.046

1 packet of US-05 dry yeast

Ferment at 65-70 F (18-21 C) for 10-14 days

FG: 1.004

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