Flat Tyre Revisited (Apricot)

This is a fantastic beer and boy is it versatile. This last time I put in 1lb. of wheat malt
and 4 oz of apricot essence...amazing! If you want to omit the fruit then I would suggest
doubling the hops that I list in the recipe, that adjustment was only for adding the apricot.
When I make it sans-fruit I also add 1/4lb. biscuit malt. try it anyway you like, but I think
you'll find this is a great beer!

Brewer:	Brian Sales (original recipe by Roger Grow)		Email:	studio1022@yahoo.com
URL:	http://www.brewery.org/brewery/cm3/recs/09_72.html
Beer:	Flat Tyre Revisited (Apricot)		Style:	Belgian Pale Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	13 HCU (~9 SRM)		Bitterness:	11 IBU
OG:	1.069		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	6.8% v/v (5.3% w/w)
Grain:	.5 lb. American crystal 20L .5 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
Steep:	Steep the grains for 30 minutes at 170°-ish, just don't let it boil with the grains in the pot.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.137	2.5 gallons
	10 oz. Amber malt extract 6 lb. Light dry malt extract 1 lb. Wheat extract
	Use Irish moss for the last 10 minutes of the boil to reduce chill haze.
Hops:	.4 oz. Chinook (12% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	Wyeast 1056 American ale yeast (make a starter)
Carbonation:	2/3 - 3/4 cup corn sugar
Tasting:	This beer has always been excellent, tinker away, this one just gets better.

Recipe posted 08/18/00.