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SNHC 2023 Recipe: 12A British Golden Ale

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David Mutch scored his second Gold of the competition on the Pale Commonwealth Beer table at the 2023 Scottish Nationals. Co-brewer Rhona Henderson suggested he brew an aromatic Golden Ale and “helped stir the mash”. He’s kindly shared the recipe below.

Beginner’s Luck

12A British Golden Ale

  • ABV 5.6%
  • OG 1.056
  • FG 1.013
  • IBU 57
  • Mash 65C

Grist

  • 58% Simpsons Golden Promise Malt
  • 14% Simpsons Golden Promise Malt; Home Roasted
  • 7% Simpsons Munich Malt
  • 7% Simpsons Wheat Malt
  • 7% Simpsons Caramalt
  • 7% Flaked Maize

Hops

  • 60min: Northdown to 30 IBU
  • 15min: Phoenix to 17 IBU
  • 5min: Azacca to 10 IBU
  • 0min: 0.75g/l Northdown and 0.65g/l Azacca

Yeast

  • Wyeast 1469 – Yorkshire Ale

Method

  • Strike at 73C to hit a mash temp of 65C.
  • Mash for 60 minutes
  • Mash out at 73C for 10 minutes.
  • Add protofloc and yeast nutrient with 10 mins remaining in the boil.
  • David adds Clarityferm to the fermenter to help with his gluten intolerance.