STORY

Overview: Santa Rita Pale Ale is a bright, hop-forward pale ale brewed with Northwest Pale Ale extract, Carapils Malt, Cascade hops, and US-05 yeast. It delivers citrusy hop character, smooth body, and a clean refreshing finish.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a hoppy pale ale with grapefruit and floral notes from Cascade hops, added body and head retention from Carapils Malt, balanced bitterness, and a clean fermentation profile from US-05 yeast.

WHAT YOU GET

• Ingredient: 1 Can Northwest Pale Ale Brewing Extract (HME)
• Ingredient: 1 Packet Dry Brewing Yeast under the lid of the Brewing Extract, not used for this recipe
• Ingredient: 1 Packet Carapils Malt
• Ingredient: 1 Packet Cascade Pellet Hops
• Ingredient: 1 Packet US-05 Dry Ale Yeast
• Ingredient: 2 Hop Sacks
• Ingredient: 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

FOR FANS OF

Beer: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Beer: Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale

Beer Style: American pale ales

Beer Style: Citrus-forward pale ales

BREW SPECS

BREW TIME

Fermentation: 2–3 weeks

Carbonation and Conditioning: 3–4 weeks

Best Enjoyed: After 5–7 weeks total

Conditioning Note: Additional conditioning can help the hop character, bitterness, and malt balance smooth out.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: This recipe is a great choice for brewers who want a classic American pale ale with bright citrus hop character and a smooth malt backbone. Cascade hops bring familiar grapefruit and floral notes, while Carapils Malt improves body and head retention.