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Overview: Tri-Centennial Tricycle Red Ale is a bold, balanced red ale brewed with Coopers Amber Unhopped Malt Extract, Booster, red wheat flakes, Munich Malt, Centennial hops, and S-04 yeast. It brings smooth malt flavor, firm bitterness, and a nostalgic nod to the old tricycles still tucked away in garages everywhere.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a balanced red ale with smooth malt depth, light grain character, firm Centennial hop bitterness, and a clean ale finish. It is flavorful, hoppy, and malt-forward without becoming too heavy.

WHAT YOU GET

  • Ingredient: 1 Can Coopers Amber Unhopped Malt Extract (UME)
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet BrewMax Booster
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet Red Wheat Flakes
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet Munich Malt
  • Ingredient: 2 Packets Centennial Hops
  • Ingredient: 4 Muslin Hop Sacks
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet S-04 Ale Yeast
  • Ingredient: 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

FOR FANS OF

Beer: Faculty Brewing Co. 396 Centennial Red Ale

Beer Style: Red ales

Beer Style: Hoppy amber ales

Beer Style: Balanced malt-and-hop beers

BREW SPECS

Style: Reds, Ambers, and Browns
Flavor: Balanced, malty, hoppy, smooth, and bitter
Original Gravity: 1.061
Final Gravity: 1.010
ABV: 6.63%
SRM (Color): 10
IBU (Bitterness): 61
Batch Size: 8 liters / about 2 gallons

BREW TIME

Fermentation: 3 weeks

Carbonation and Conditioning: 3–4 weeks

Best Enjoyed: After 6–8 weeks or longer

Conditioning Note: Bigger beers and recipes with higher ABV or firm bitterness usually improve with additional conditioning.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: This recipe is a great choice for brewers who want a red ale with more hop bite and strength than a standard amber. Munich Malt and red wheat flakes add body and malt complexity, while Centennial hops bring firm bitterness and classic American hop character.

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    This is more of an ESB style

    Mine turned out great but is really an ESB style in every sense. Very smooth.

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Very Good Recipe

    This makes a very smooth and tasty ale with just a bit of a hoppy bite. I'll brew it again.

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    Anonymous
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Great recipe

    This was a great beer. Its very smooth and has a great finish. I bought the two gallon recipe but next time I hope they have a five gallon version.

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 years ago
    Great beer

    Made sure I used really good water kept my temps cold crashes for 24 hours and conditioned for four weeks. Great beer really smooth little bite at the end great beer

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 years ago
    Very good and balanced

    This was the best beer I have ever made. The hops wind up being balanced.