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.