Drunken Dunkel Regular

This was my second time for this dunkelweizen. Once again it turned out great, with a wonderful banana clove aroma and finish, but still with a lot of flavor and kick.

Brewer:	Gary Slafka		Email:	gtslafka@comcast.net
Beer:	Drunken Dunkel Regular		Style:	Dunkelweizen
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.0 gallons
Color:	52 HCU (~22 SRM)		Bitterness:	11 IBU
OG:	1.069		FG:	1.019
Alcohol:	6.5% v/v (5.1% w/w)
Grain:	8 oz. American crystal 40L 4 oz. American chocolate 4 oz. American black patent
Steep:	Steep grains until boil.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.116	3.0 gallons
	2 lb. Light dry malt extract 6.6 lb. Wheat extract (liquid extract)
Hops:	1 oz. Hallertauer (4.6% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Hallertauer (4.2% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast:	Liquid WLP 300 Hefeweizen Ale
Log:	6/03/06 Brewed, Note that this yeast kicks in immediately the very first day, so watch your airlock for first day clogging. After the first day though, it was fine, so a blowoff system was not needed. No secondary this year, as I went on vacation during fermentation. 6/17/06 Bottled 49 12oz OG 1070 FG 1020 Alcohol 6.6% ABV
Carbonation:	5 oz priming sugar.
Tasting:	A very nice smooth tasting classic dunkel, with a kick. A wonderful banana clove aroma & finish, but very, very, smooth and refreshing. I am very pleased with the results and will not change a thing in this recipe.

Recipe posted 06/27/06.