Fetter Reifen… or fat tire is loosely based on a clone recipe of the widely popular Fat Tire ale.
The ingredients were swapped out for those of German origin, including the yeast, tweaked and brewed on several occasions, each time tweaked a little bit. Perle as always been to go to hop to start with but others have been using with great results including Saphyr, Tettnanger and several Hersbrucker varieties.
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 gal | 75 min | 40.4 IBUs | 9.9 SRM | 1.055 | 1.013 | 5.6 % |
| Actuals | 1.046 | 1.01 | 4.7 % | |||
Style Details
| Name | Cat. | OG Range | FG Range | IBU | SRM | Carb | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Amber Ale | 6 B | 1.045 - 1.056 | 1.01 - 1.015 | 20 - 40 | 11 - 18 | 2.3 - 2.8 | 4.5 - 5.7 % |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Pilsner (Weyermann) | 5.5 lbs | 51.16 |
| Munich I (Weyermann) | 2.25 lbs | 20.93 |
| Munich II (Weyermann) | 2 lbs | 18.6 |
| Caramel Malt - 60L (Briess) | 8 oz | 4.65 |
| Victory Malt (biscuit) (Briess) | 8 oz | 4.65 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perle | 1 oz | 50 min | Boil | Pellet | 8 |
| Hallertauer Hersbrucker | 1 oz | 15 min | Boil | Pellet | 4 |
| Hallertauer Hersbrucker | 1 oz | 10 min | Boil | Pellet | 4 |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Ale (1007) | Wyeast Labs | 75% | 55°F - 66°F |
Mash
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mash In | 152°F | 60 min |
Fermentation
| Step | Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 14 days | 56°F |
| Aging | 14 days | 36°F |
Prost!