The Birth of La Nouvelle American Pale Ale
Introduction
Craft beer lovers are always seeking new tastes and flavors, and brewing companies are constantly pushing the boundaries to provide innovative beers for their fans. Fortunately, the industry is fast evolving, with trendy beers popping up almost every month.
One of the most remarkable examples of recent trends is the American Pale Ale. This beer is known for its hoppy flavor profile and bronze color, making it popular among craft beer enthusiasts. In this article, we’ll explore the birth of La Nouvelle American Pale Ale and demonstrate how to brew this craft-beer at home.
Origins of La Nouvelle American Pale Ale
La Nouvelle American Pale Ale is a French-inspired beer that was introduced in 2015 by a small-batch brewing company in Bordeaux, France. The brewers were inspired by the American Pale Ale, and they wanted to create a beer that blended traditional French brewing techniques with the hoppy, citrusy notes of American hops.
The brewers experimented with different types of malted barley, yeast strains, and hops to create a unique flavor profile that would be appreciated by both French and American beer lovers. After a series of trial and error, they landed on the perfect recipe, which would come to be known as La Nouvelle American Pale Ale.
Recipe for La Nouvelle American Pale Ale
To make La Nouvelle American Pale Ale, you will need the following ingredients:
- 10 pounds of pale ale malt
- 1 pound of caraPils malt
- 1 pound of Vienna malt
- 1 pound of wheat malt
- 1 pound of honey malt
- 3 ounces of Cascade hops
- 1 ounce of Amarillo hops
- 1 packet of American ale yeast
- 5 ounces of corn sugar (to carbonate the beer)
- 5 gallons of water
Instructions:
- Mill your grain and mash it with five gallons of hot water to reach a temperature of around 150°F. Leave it to sit for 60 minutes.
- Next, sparge your grain with hot water at 170°F until the wort reaches the desired volume (~6 gallons).
- Boil the wort for 60 minutes, adding the hops at the following intervals: 1 ounce of Cascade at 60 minutes, 1 ounce of Cascade at 15 minutes, and 1 ounce of Amarillo at 1 minute.
- Cool your wort down as quickly as possible, and then transfer it to your fermentation vessel. Add a packet of American ale yeast to the wort and ferment for about a week, or until activity in the airlock has subsided.
- Next, transfer your beer into a bottling bucket, mix in the corn sugar, and then bottle your beer. Leave the bottles to carbonate at room temperature for at least two weeks before serving.
Conclusion
La Nouvelle American Pale Ale is a beer that perfectly blends French and American brewing traditions to create a unique flavor profile that is both refreshing and satisfying. Now that you have a recipe for this amazing beer, you no longer have to travel to France to experience it. You can make it in the comfort of your home! Happy brewing!
