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Ronald Reagan Ale

Brewed in honor of "The Greatest Communicator" My president!!!!
This is what WE brew for our July 4th Celebration!!!

Brewer: McKinney Brothers Email: chrmckin5@aol.com
Beer: Ronald Reagan Ale Style: American Pale Ale
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5.0 gallons
Color:
15 HCU (~10 SRM)
Bitterness: 41 IBU
OG: 1.055 FG: 1.008
Alcohol: 6.1% v/v (4.8% w/w)
Grain: 2 lb. American Vienna
1 lb. American victory
8 oz. American crystal 10L
8 oz. Flaked wheat
Steep: 30 min. @ 160
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.043 6.5 gallons
6 lb. Light malt extract
Hops: 1.0 oz. Cascade (4.5% AA, 60 min.)
1.0 oz. Cascade (4.5% AA, 30 min.)
1.0 oz. Cascade (4.5% AA, 15 min.)
1.0 oz. Cascade (4.5% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast: WLP Califonia V ale yeast
Carbonation: Kegged it!
Tasting: We made 5 gallons last 4th and it lasted less than an hour between 6 people! IT IS GOOD on a hot day!!!

Recipe posted 02/12/06.