Widmer Drifter Pale Ale
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:17 am
by Brewtoven
Has anyone out there made a successful clone of Widmer Pale Ale? This pale is very drinkable with a very unique hop character.
Re: Widmer Drifter Pale Ale
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:44 am
by Bokonon
The brewmasters release from 07 (I think) was Summit Pale Ale and the people I talked to said that was what became Drifter. They taste slightly different, but it was a very similar brew.
Sorry no help on the recipe.
Re: Widmer Drifter Pale Ale
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 1:39 pm
by BrewerBC
Here is the info from Widmer's site. hope this helps you out. keep us posted.
http://www.widmer.com/beer_drifter.aspx
Re: Widmer Drifter Pale Ale
Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 8:08 am
by biertourist
Definitely keep us posted.
I LOVE that combination of Summit and Nelson Sauvin; although I'd prefer a little lighter color and body than the Drifter. I've been planning on brewing my own version and I'd love to compare notes / setup a trade once you brew this one.
Adam
Re: Widmer Drifter Pale Ale
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 7:23 am
by dwarven_stout
I brewed a couple Drifter-inspired beers this last spring. The recipe I used is pretty close, and could serve as a good starting point:
5 gallon batch
Ingredients:
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9 lbs Pale Malt (2 Row)
12.0 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L
8.0 oz Caravienne Malt
8.0 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 80L
4.0 oz Cara-Pils/Dextrine
0.50 oz Warrior (15.00 %) @ 60 min (25.9 IBU)
0.25 oz Nelson Sauvin (12.00 %) @ 5 min (2.1 IBU)
0.25 oz Summit (15.00 %) @ 5 min (2.6 IBU)
0.50 oz Nelson Sauvin (12.00 %) Dry Hop 7 days
0.50 oz Summit (15.00 %) Dry Hop 7 days
Wyeast #1056
Total Grain Weight: 10.50 lb
60 min Mash at 152.0 F
10 min Mash Out at 168.0 F