Malt-forward yet light and highly drinkable, this Scottish-style session ale is also straightforward to brew.
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You can add a kettle-caramelization step here if you want, but it doesn’t pay off the same way it does in a lighter 60-shilling ale. Instead, let your grist do the heavy lifting. For more on brewing a Scottish-style heavy ale, read up on how to Make Your Best.
ALL-GRAIN
Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.045 (11.2°P)
FG: 1.012 (3.1°P)
IBUs: 21
ABV: 4.3%
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