Description
Jon’s Pale Ale
American Pale Ale
Jon’s Pale Ale is designed to be a best of all worlds sort of beer. It has just enough complexity to be interesting, without being over the top in either malt or hop character. It is a fairly easy beer to brew and is our most popular recipe for people who are just starting out.
It would be classified in the American Pale Ale (BJCP category 18B) category of beers. At an estimated ABV of 4.9% this is an easy drinking beer. The British Crystal 45L malt has a restrained sweet fruity character, with a little Cara-Pils added for body and mouthfeel. 34 IBU of hop bittering balances this malt character without being too bitter, and a moderate late addition of Centennial and Chinook near the end of the boil gives us a nice pleasant dose of hop flavor and aroma. If you are looking for something with a little more character than a Blonde or Light Ale, but don’t want to scare off the neighbors, this is the beer for you!
