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Copper Ale-BYO
I brewed this one for Memorial Day 2007 party- Very popular with the everyone-even my hops hating wife! Very middle of the road, refreshing beer. Great session beer that is flavorful.
| Brewer: | Tim Livingston | Email: | catntim@yahoo.com | |||||
| Beer: | Copper Ale-BYO | Style: | North German Altbier | |||||
| Type: | All grain | Size: | 5.5 gallons | |||||
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Bitterness: | 21 IBU | |||||
| OG: | 1.043 | FG: | 1.010 | |||||
| Alcohol: | 4.3% v/v (3.4% w/w) | |||||||
| Water: | Portland hose water (pretty soft) treated with campden and sits overnight. | |||||||
| Grain: | 8 lb. 12 oz. American 2-row 12.8 oz. American Munich 6.4 oz. American victory 1.6 oz. American chocolate |
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| Mash: | 65% efficiency | |||||||
| Single infusion at 152°F for 60 minutes. Sparge to reach 7 gallons in the pot. | ||||||||
| Boil: | 90 minutes | SG 1.034 | 7 gallons | |||||
| Irish Moss at 15 minutes left. | ||||||||
| Hops: | .9 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 30 min.) | |||||||
| Yeast: | Wyeast 1056 starter-my "house yeast" from previous batches. Washed, then started in 2L Flask. | |||||||
| Log: | To brew again Late Feb '08 for Spring Break. | |||||||
| Carbonation: | 2.5 volumes. | |||||||
| Tasting: | This is a great beer for everyone to enjoy. One friend who does not like microbrews, loves this one. | |||||||
Recipe posted 02/15/08.
