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Über Amber

Brewer: BBQ Bob Email: bbqbob@bobsbeerandbbq.com
URL: http://www.bobsbeerandbbq.com
Beer: Über Amber Style: American Amber Ale
Type: All grain Size: 5.0 gallons
Color:
23 HCU (~13 SRM)
Bitterness: 43 IBU
OG: 1.062 FG: 1.014
Alcohol: 6.2% v/v (4.9% w/w)
Water: Tap
Grain: 8 lb. American 2-row
3 lb. German Munich
1 lb. British crystal 70-80L
8 oz. Flaked barley
Mash: 68% efficiency
Mash in @ 152° for 60 Min. Sparge at 170°
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.048 6.5 gallons
Irish Moss at 15 to go in the boil
Hops: .5 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 60 min.)
.5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 30 min.)
.5 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 15 min.)
1.50 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 1 min.)
1.0 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 1 min.)
Yeast: WLP051 California Ale V Yeast
From Northern California. This strain is more fruity than WLP001, and slightly more flocculent. Attenuation is lower, resulting in a fuller bodied beer than with WLP001.
Attenuation: 70-75%
Flocculation: Medium to High
Optimum Fermentation Temperature: 66-70°F
Alcohol Tolerance: Medium-High
Log: Fermenting at 70°
Carbonation: Keggin' it-Force carbonate
Tasting: Expecting greatness!!!!!

Recipe posted 12/14/06.