Winter warmer

First attempt at an old ale.

Brewer:	Alex Nichols		Email:	-
Beer:	Winter warmer		Style:	Strong Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	94 HCU (~34 SRM)		Bitterness:	83 IBU
OG:	1.072		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	7.2% v/v (5.7% w/w)
Grain:	6 lb. British pale 2 lb. British Munich 1.5 lb. American victory 1 lb. American crystal 20L .25 lb. American crystal 120L 1 lb. Belgian CaraMunich 2 lb. British Carastan .25 lb. American chocolate .25 lb. Roasted barley
Mash:	70% efficiency
	mash at 160° for an hour.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.055	6.5 gallons
Hops:	1.5 oz. Amarillo (13% AA, 60 min.) 2 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 15 min.) 1 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast:	Southwold Ale Yeast or Trappist Ale (lower ferm temp for this, mid-high 60s)
Carbonation:	carbonate to around 2.5
Tasting:	This should be a pretty standard style old ale. On the maltier side compared to fruitier.

Recipe posted 09/25/07.