California Common Beer

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og

1.048 - 1.054

fg

1.011 - 1.014

ibu

30.0 - 45.0

srm

10.0 - 14.0

abv

4.5 - 5.5

appearance

Medium amber to light copper color. Generally clear. Moderate off-white head with good retention.

ingredients

Pale ale malt, American hops (usually Northern Brewer, rather than citrusy varieties), small amounts of toasted malt and/or crystal malts. Lager yeast, however some strains (often with the mention of "California" in the name) work better than others at the warmer fermentation temperatures (55 to 60°F) used. Note that some German yeast strains produce inappropriate sulfury character. Water should have relatively low sulfate and low to moderate carbonate levels.