Trail Trekker Pale Ale

  • HoppyHoppy
  • CitrusCitrus
  • FruityFruity
  • Bitter-FinishBitter-Finish
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Pack the kit and pull on the boots: it’s time to hit the trails with an ale inspired by the Idaho hops and the vast ruggedness of America’s northwest. The adventure begins as it cascades with golden hues into the glass and rests awhile beneath a luscious ivory head. Aromas of citrus and pine needles set the course for the quest ahead, followed closely by a hint of tropical fruits. On the first sip, a burst of citrus bitterness leads the way, taking in soft biscuity undertones. On their heels come flavours of mango and stone fruit at the peak, before returning home with a dry, satisfyingly bitter finish. Journey accomplished!

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Recipe Contains

1 × Mr Beer North West Pale Ale (1.3kg)
1 × Carapils Malt (250g)
1 × Mosaic Hops (25g)
1 × Mr Beer Carbonation Drops (72g)

You'll Need

1 × 25g Idaho 7 Hops

Beer Style: Ale

Colour (EBC): 14
Volume: 8.5L
Difficulty: Advanced

ABV 5.5%

Alcohol by Volume

60 IBU

International Bitterness Units

EBC 14

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Ingredients

1 x 1.3kg Mr Beer North West Pale Ale
1 x 25g Idaho 7 Hops
1 x 250g Carapils Malt
1 x 25g Mosaic Hops
1 x 72g Mr Beer Carbonation Drops

Mix

Place the Carapils Malt in a plastic zip-lock sandwich bag and crack them using a rolling pin.
In a good size pot (around 5 litres) bring 2 litres of water to approximately 60-70°C.
Add the crushed Carapils Malt (we recommend wrapping in a mesh cleaning cloth, pulled straight
from the wrapper) and let steep for about 30 minutes.
Remove the Carapils Malt by gathering up the corners of the mesh cloth and lift, allowing the liquid
to drain from the malt back into the pot.
Add pot to the stove and bring to the boil for 5 minutes.
Turn off heat and add the Idaho 7 Hops, cover with lid and let steep for 20 minutes.
Set the pot in a cold/ice water bath to cool (approx. 15 minutes) then strain into a fermenting vessel
(FV).
Add the Mr Beer North West Pale Ale and stir to dissolve.
Fill the FV with cold water to the 5 litre mark, add warm or cold water to the 8.5 litre mark to get as
close to 18°C as possible.
Sprinkle the brew can yeast, then fit the lid.

Home Recipes TRAIL TREKKER PALE ALE

Trail Trekker Pale Ale

Pack the kit and pull on the boots: it’s time to hit the trails with an ale inspired by the Idaho hops and the vast ruggedness of America’s northwest. The adventure begins as it cascades with golden hues into the glass and rests awhile beneath a luscious ivory head. Aromas of citrus and pine needles set the course for the quest ahead, followed closely by a hint of tropical fruits. On the first sip, a burst of citrus bitterness leads the way, taking in soft biscuity undertones. On their heels come flavours of mango and stone fruit at the peak, before returning home with a dry, satisfyingly bitter finish. Journey accomplished!

Trail Trekker Pale Ale
Beer Style Ale
Flavour Profile Hoppy, Citrus, Fruity, Bitter-Finish
Alcohol Content 5.5%
Colour (EBC) 14
Bitterness (IBU) 60
Volume 8.5L
Difficulty Advanced

Ingredients

1 x 1.3kg Mr Beer North West Pale Ale
1 x 25g Idaho 7 Hops
1 x 250g Carapils Malt
1 x 25g Mosaic Hops
1 x 72g Mr Beer Carbonation Drops

1. Mix

Place the Carapils Malt in a plastic zip-lock sandwich bag and crack them using a rolling pin.
In a good size pot (around 5 litres) bring 2 litres of water to approximately 60-70°C.
Add the crushed Carapils Malt (we recommend wrapping in a mesh cleaning cloth, pulled straight
from the wrapper) and let steep for about 30 minutes.
Remove the Carapils Malt by gathering up the corners of the mesh cloth and lift, allowing the liquid
to drain from the malt back into the pot.
Add pot to the stove and bring to the boil for 5 minutes.
Turn off heat and add the Idaho 7 Hops, cover with lid and let steep for 20 minutes.
Set the pot in a cold/ice water bath to cool (approx. 15 minutes) then strain into a fermenting vessel
(FV).
Add the Mr Beer North West Pale Ale and stir to dissolve.
Fill the FV with cold water to the 5 litre mark, add warm or cold water to the 8.5 litre mark to get as
close to 18°C as possible.
Sprinkle the brew can yeast, then fit the lid.

2. Brew

Place the FV in a location out of direct sunlight and try to ferment between 17C-23C.
Fermentation should take 5 to 10 days.
Once fermentation slows down, approximately day 5, add the Mosaic Hops (we recommend wrapping
them in a mesh cleaning cloth, pulled straight from the wrapper).
Leave for 3 days and then check Specific Gravity (SG).
Check the SG again the following day and so on.

3. Bottle

The brew is ready once the SG has stabilised over a couple of days, expect about 1010 to 1015.
Gently fill clean PET bottles to about 3cm from the top.
Add 2 carbonation drops per bottle and secure the caps.
Store the bottles upright in a location out of direct sunlight at or above 18C.

4. Enjoy

After at least two weeks, check for sufficient carbonation by squeezing the bottles.
Bottles kept unrefrigerated should improve with age.
When ready to drink, chill the bottles upright.
The chilled beer may be poured into clean glassware, leaving the sediment behind.
Expect the alcohol content to be approximately 5.5% ABV.

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