Hard Coal Stout

Don't know if this recipe is going to work. Probably going to try it though. Comments requested/solicited/appreciated.

Brewer:	Peter L. Berghold		Email:	Peter@Berghold.Net
Beer:	Hard Coal Stout		Style:	Imperial Stout
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	179 HCU		Bitterness:	81 IBU
OG:	1.094		FG:	1.025
Alcohol:	8.9% v/v (7.0% w/w)
Water:	Spring Water
Grain:	8 oz. Belgian biscuit 8 oz. American crystal 120L 1 lb. British black patent
Steep:	160° Water for about 30 to 40 minutes
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.072	6.5 gallons
	3 lb. Light malt extract 3 lb. Amber malt extract 6 lb. Dark malt extract
	Irish moss added for last 20 minutes of the boil.
Hops:	1 oz. Hallertauer (4.25% AA, 60 min.) 3 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Hallertauer (4.25% AA, 15 min.) 2 oz. Hallertauer (aroma) 2 oz. Northern Brewer (aroma)
Yeast:	Ale Yeast
Carbonation:	1.7 volumes	Dried Malt Extract: 2.32 oz. for 5 gallons @ 50°F
	Bottle or keg conditioned.

Recipe posted 03/15/02.