James Squire Golden Ale

[Pale_Ale]

Yep, I could talk all day about how brilliant Golden Ale is. It is simply 'the shit' as it were.

I love Amber Ale, but I have to say the Golden Ale has definately grown on me, and I now regard GA as a much better beer.

[surley]

I'm down with that KEG, I thought the AA was sublime, but I haven't tried the Golden for a while so I can't comment. Maybe I'll have to take you up on that offer steve, see what all the fuss is about.

[steve_n]

sounds good surls. i'll grab a 6er to consume after work tuesday. now that is a plan.

[warra48]

The James Squire range is all brilliant. Also love the LCPA, and they also do a brilliant pilsener. Coopers would be next in line. Did a HB in the JS Amber style, and tasted them, with my son and son in law, next to each other last weekend,. Colour was almost identical, as was the flavour, but the HB had even more hoppiness than the JS. Love them both, and will definitely brew another batch.

[timmy]

The James Squire range is all brilliant. Also love the LCPA, and they also do a brilliant pilsener. Coopers would be next in line. Did a HB in the JS Amber style, and tasted them, with my son and son in law, next to each other last weekend,. Colour was almost identical, as was the flavour, but the HB had even more hoppiness than the JS. Love them both, and will definitely brew another batch.

Care to share the recipe you used?? I'd like to give it a stab too....

Cheers,

Tim

[pixelboy]

If anyone wants a JS Golden recipie you can try this.. worked for me

# Thomas Coopers Brewmaster Selection Draught
# Coopers Light Malt Extract
# 20 Gms Amerillo (boiled 15mins)
# 20 Gms Amerillo (at flame out)
# SafAle US-56 Yeast.

Simmer Light Malt Extract and hops for 15mins then add further hops at flame out. Add to kit, water to 22l and pitch yeast.

Edit: clarified method

[Pale_Ale]

Looks good pixelboy. I haven't tried the Thomas Coopers Draught but brewed a JSGA type beer with the Thomas Cooper Sparkling Ale

I wonder when Cooper's will release a commercial Golden ale or similar?

[timmy]

I wonder when Cooper's will release a commercial Golden ale or similar?

Bit hard to make with just POR....

[warra48]

James Squire Amber Ale recipe I used, quite simple

Muntons Premium Blonde
Morgans Amber Malt Extract 1kg
Dry Corn Syrup 250 grams
Morgans 12 grams Cluster finishing hops
Safale s-04 yeast
Mixed to 22 litres

Good luck!

Care to share the recipe you used?? I'd like to give it a stab too....

Cheers,

Tim

[warra48]

Sorry, but that should be 1.5 kg of Morgans Amber Malt Extract.

James Squire Amber Ale recipe I used, quite simple

Muntons Premium Blonde
Morgans Amber Malt Extract 1kg
Dry Corn Syrup 250 grams
Morgans 12 grams Cluster finishing hops
Safale s-04 yeast
Mixed to 22 litres

Good luck!

Care to share the recipe you used?? I'd like to give it a stab too....

Cheers,

Tim

[warra48]

Next time I think I'll use about half the finishing hops to better balance the flavours.

Sorry, but that should be 1.5 kg of Morgans Amber Malt Extract.

James Squire Amber Ale recipe I used, quite simple

Muntons Premium Blonde
Morgans Amber Malt Extract 1kg
Dry Corn Syrup 250 grams
Morgans 12 grams Cluster finishing hops
Safale s-04 yeast
Mixed to 22 litres

Good luck!

Care to share the recipe you used?? I'd like to give it a stab too....

Cheers,

Tim

[Boonie]

If anyone wants a JS Golden recipie you can try this.. worked for me

# Thomas Coopers Brewmaster Selection Draught
# Coopers Light Malt Extract
# 20 Gms Amerillo (boiled 15mins)
# 20 Gms Amerillo (at flame out)
# SafAle US-56 Yeast.

Simmer Light Malt Extract and hops for 15mins then add further hops at flame out. Add to kit, water to 22l and pitch yeast.

Edit: clarified method

Thanks Pixelboy, I have been looking for another recipe.

What would you rate this recipe? Say out of 10?

Cheers

Boonie

[pixelboy]

Id give it 8/10. I cant really see how I could improve it using K&K. Maybe steep some crystal but I dont think it needs it.

Its got that lovely amerillo aroma and flavour with great head and mouthfeel. Its got nice bitterness, but not overpowering.

I preffer it to the original JS Golden due to the slightly higher bitterness.

If you dont like it too bitter drop the first addition of hops to 10gms.

Make sure you rack for 7-10 days to clear it nicely also.

[Ivesy]

I tried the same recipe as Pale Ale, using the sparkling and its been in the fermenter two days now. I boiled 20gms of Amarillo for ten minutes. Will that be enough or should i throw in some more at the end of fermentation?
Also should i just keg it after say 10 days or is there a need for secondary fermentation with this style of beer? I love the JSGA and hope this will be pretty good too. Cheers

[timmy]

Just got a 6-er of golden ale on special...

The recipes shown here don't seem to include wheat malt, and this is mentioned on the bottle as an ingredient. Maybe replace the LME in these recipes with wheat malt?

[pixelboy]

The recipes shown here don't seem to include wheat malt, and this is mentioned on the bottle as an ingredient. Maybe replace the LME in these recipes with wheat malt?

Really? Wheat malt.. I wouldnt of picked it.

Sounds like an excuse to do another batch

[Boonie]

The recipes shown here don't seem to include wheat malt, and this is mentioned on the bottle as an ingredient. Maybe replace the LME in these recipes with wheat malt?

Really? Wheat malt.. I wouldnt of picked it.

Sounds like an excuse to do another batch

I have some fresh grains I could throw in maybe 250g's to see what happens

or

Do you reckon I get liquid wheat malt? Opinions?

[lethaldog]

I would always choose grain over liquid these days, liquid is easier but i just dont think you will get the same quality out of it as you would grain, yes it takes a bit longer but its deffinately worth it