Liquid Asphalt

This is my first batch ever so it could be crap.

Brewer:	ROKSNGR		Email:	Loneleigh@hotmail.com
Beer:	Liquid Asphalt		Style:	Chocolate Stout
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	70 HCU (~28 SRM)		Bitterness:	57 IBU
OG:	1.062		FG:	1.018
Alcohol:	5.6% v/v (4.4% w/w)
Water:	Tap water
Grain:	.50 lb. American crystal 120L .25 lb. British chocolate .25 lb. Roasted barley
Steep:	Steeped the grains while it was first cold water until it reached 150° then I let uit steep for an additional 20 minutes or so.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.103	3 gallons
	8 lb. Light malt extract
	I added some star anise, nutmeg, honey, cocoa and some vanilla extract to the mix. I didn't like the star anise smell..so I took it out after 5 minutes. but who knows maybe it will make this be great beer (yeah right)
Hops:	1 oz. Nugget (12% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 45 min.) 1 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	Munton's Dry Ale yeast pitched at 70°
Log:	12/15/02 Brewed
Carbonation:	3/4 C of corn sugar to prime
Tasting:	I tasted the wort and it tasted like shit, (too bitter) I hope it mellows a bit after it ferments. I think I chose the wrong hops..oh well, its all for fun anyway. Next batch will be better.

Recipe posted 12/16/02.