FWK Creative Amber

FWK Creative Amber

Here you have FWK Creative Amber, which is a base suitable for making an American Amber or perhaps an English Red.
You choose what you want to do next with the choice of yeast, dry hops and any other creative touches. We encourage tinkering!

Please note that yeast and dry hops are not included and must be ordered separately.

The wort in FWK Creative Amber is brewed with 73.4% Pale Ale malt, 14.7% Red X, 7.3% Imperial Malt and 4.6% Crystal Dark. Columbus, Simcoe and Cascade are used in the brewing.
Choose whether to add water, based on the result you want.

Estimated values:
(20 liters is the standard procedure for the Fresh Wort Kit)

15 liters (do not add water): ABV 8%, OG 1,080, FG 1,020*, IBU 46, EBC 33
20 liters (add 5 liters of water): ABV 6%, OG 1,060, FG 1,015*, IBU 35, EBC 28
25 liters (add 10 liters of water): ABV 4.9%, OG 1,049, FG 1,012*, IBU 28, EBC 24

*using Lalbrew Nottingham as yeast

The possibilities for tampering are endless! - Here are some suggestions:

Hops: Add optional hops for extra aroma
Sourcing: Use Philly Sour yeast
Low carb: Add Amigase for full fermentation
Gluten reduced: Add Brewer's Clarex
Increased strength: Omit the water, or add extra fermentable sugar (malt extract etc.)
Lactose: Give the beer an extra smooth body and sweetness
Other additions: Oak, coffee, spices, orange peel, fruit/puree, cocoa nibs...

Suggestions for hops and yeast:

As mentioned, we want to encourage experimentation. Nevertheless, it can be good and reassuring to have some concrete suggestions, which can also inspire you to make your own adjustments. Here are some suggestions:

• Hoppy Amber: Make a delicious American Amber by dry hopping with your favorite American hops! Ferment with a neutral American ale yeast
• Red Ale: Brewed with British yeast. For example, Nottingham, Windsor or S-04.
• Sour beer: Ferment with Philly Sour for a sour touch. 
• Christmas beer: Add spices that are suitable for Christmas beer, such as cinnamon, cloves and star anise.

FWK Creative also works great for using up leftover hops!

Feel free to read about what aroma each hop contributes, and choose what sounds good together - This is fun, and you are often impressed by new hop combinations!

General recommendation for carbonation:
Add 6g sugar per liter of beer when bottling, and let it carbonate at 20-28°C for about 14 days before storing in a cool place.
CO2 volume in keg: about 2.5