John's Fresh Cascade Heaven

fresh hops make for a happy aromatic beer. the alpha levels in the fresh stuff was lower than you'd get from store-bought goodies, so bitter with some centennial or liberty to be on the safe side.

Brewer:	Rob & Des		Email:	rob@hifimundo.com
URL:	http://www.hifimundo.com
Beer:	John's Fresh Cascade Heaven		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	Partial mash		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	18 HCU (~11 SRM)		Bitterness:	32 IBU
OG:	1.093		FG:	1.056
Alcohol:	4.7% v/v (3.7% w/w)
Water:	a pinch of salt!
Grain:	2 lb. American 2-row 1 lb. American Munich 1 lb. American victory
Mash:	75% efficiency
	55 minutes at 155°.
Boil:	90 minutes	SG 1.154	3 gallons
	8 lb. 8 oz. Light malt extract 1 lb. Honey
	1 tsp irish moss
Hops:	.5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 45 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast:	london ale
Tasting:	delish! could've had more hop bite, though - would also dry hop next time around.

Recipe posted 03/03/04.