Let's Brew - 1883 Truman (Burton) Pale Ale

A Truman's Light Ale label.

Time to get on with the Pale Ales. Starting, being logical with the weakest, Pale Ale. And one which I think we can all agree is not an IPA. Which won’t be as easy to determine as we move up the strength range.

Speaking of strength, it’s more than decent, by modern standards. Especially, when you consider that it’s the weakest of the bunch.

The simplest grist: 100% pale malt. That pretty much ends the discussion.

More to talk about with the hops. Three types, which all seem to be English. One of which seems to be described as “Truman”. From the brewery’s own hop gardens.

Was this aged? I don’t think so. Or not for long. Three months at most.

1883 Truman (Burton) Pale Ale
pale malt	13.50 lb	100.00%
Fuggles 180 mins	2.00 oz
Fuggles 60 mins	2.00 oz
Goldings 30 mins	2.00 oz
Goldings dry hops	1.00 oz
OG	1058
FG	1016.5
ABV	5.49
Apparent attenuation	71.55%
IBU	73
SRM	5
Mash at	150º F
Sparge at	170º F
Boil time	180 minutes
pitching temp	58º F
Yeast	WLP013 London Ale (Worthington White Shield)