Ole Irish Ale

Created this in search of the best beer. It's a tough job but somebody has to do it.

Brewer:	Brian		Email:	tl1000sv@hotmail.com
Beer:	Ole Irish Ale		Style:	American Amber Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.0 gallons
Color:	33 HCU (~16 SRM)		Bitterness:	13 IBU
OG:	1.056		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	5.2% v/v (4.1% w/w)
Grain:	.75 lb. American crystal 40L 2 oz. Belgian Special B 2 oz. Roasted barley
Steep:	Steeped grains from 150-180 for 15 minutes as temperature of water rose.
Boil:	50 minutes	SG 1.112	2.5 gallons
	6 lb. Light malt extract 1 lb. Light dry malt extract
Hops:	1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 45 min.) 1 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast:	WYeast American Ale #1056 Created a starter 10.9.01 but did not get around to using until 11.5.01.

Recipe posted 11/06/01.