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Overview: Cartwheel Summer Ale is built to be the ultimate warm-weather easy drinker. Brewed with American Ale Brewing Extract, BrewMax LME Golden, Carapils Malt, Saaz hops, Goldings hops, and S-04 yeast, this recipe delivers a light body, balanced bitterness, and smooth malt flavor in a crisp summer ale.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a crisp summer ale with light malt flavor, smooth body, gentle herbal and earthy hop character, balanced bitterness, and a clean refreshing finish.

WHAT YOU GET

  • 1 Can American Ale Brewing Extract
  • 1 Packet of Dry Brewing Yeast under the lid of the brewing extract
  • 1 Packet BrewMax LME Golden
  • 1 Packet Carapils Malt
  • 1 Packet Saaz Hops
  • 1 Packet Goldings Hops
  • 2 Muslin Hop Sacks
  • 1 Packet S-04 Dry Ale Yeast
  • 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

FOR FANS OF

Wadsworth Brewing Somersault

Fuller’s Summer Ale

Light summer ales

Crisp, balanced warm-weather beers

BREW SPECS

Style: Pale Ale
Flavor: Balanced, light, crisp, herbal, earthy, smooth, and refreshing
ABV: 4.0%
SRM (Color): 5
IBU (Bitterness): 38
Original Gravity: 1.040
Final Gravity: 1.010
Batch Size: 8 liters / about 2 gallons

BREW TIME

Brew Day: About 60 minutes

Fermentation: 2 weeks

Carbonation and Conditioning: 3–4 weeks

Best Enjoyed: After 5–6 weeks or longer

Conditioning Note: Light, balanced ales usually taste best once fully carbonated and given a little time to smooth out.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: Cartwheel Summer Ale is a great choice when you want a beer that is flavorful, crisp, and easy to enjoy. It has enough malt and hop character to stay interesting, but the light body and 4% ABV make it perfect for hot days, yard work, cookouts, and summer brewing.

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    6 months ago
    It's everything they say!

    I really enjoy how Mr. Beer offers great tasting lower ABV recipes. This one was clear burnt-orange color with great head retention. Smooth balanced and spicy/herbal from the hops. Really good summer beer!

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    Anonymous
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 years ago
    Smooth

    It was very smooth tasting an easy to make priced well

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    Anonymous
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 years ago
    Nicely balanced.

    I thought this was a nicely balanced ale. Great when an ipa is too hoppy and you don't want a malty ale.

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 years ago
    Turned out great!

    This was my first partial mash recipe. It took a little longer but was easy enough and definitely worth the effort. I'm definitely getting it again and I'm trying other partial mash recipes.

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    Anonymous
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    5 years ago
    Cartwheel Summer Ale

    The recipe was very easy to follow. I was hoping for a little bit lighter in color but overall I am very happy with the taste. Definitely give the bottling process a few extra days.

    mr.beer1
    5 years ago

    Hello! Extract beers are always a little bit on the darker side but if your brew was in the fermenter a few days passed the completion of fermentation this can cause it to darken a bit more. Happy to hear you are enjoying the flavor! Let us know if you have any questions! Cheers!