Madtown Oktoberfest

Brewer:	Fab & Mike		Email:	-
Beer:	Madtown Oktoberfest		Style:	Märzen/Oktoberfest
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	4 gallons
Color:	17 HCU (~10 SRM)		Bitterness:	23 IBU
OG:	1.057		FG:	1.000
Alcohol:	7.3% v/v (5.8% w/w)
Grain:	133g Belgian Munich 133g American crystal 20L 133g Belgian CaraMunich
Steep:	Steep grains for 20 minutes at 155°F
Boil:	30 minutes	SG 1.114	2 gallons
	1.20kg Light malt extract 0.72kg Amber malt extract 0.72kg Corn sugar
	Add extract at 195°F. Boil until a rolling boilg is started and ustain for 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat and add hops as indicated.
Hops:	51g Liberty (4% AA, 45 min.) 13g Saaz (3.75% AA, 25 min.) 13g Liberty (4% AA, 10 min.)
Log:	8/02/08: Brew time: 3 hours 25 minutes 8/09/08: Bottled 8/20/08: Tasting
Tasting:	This beer pours as a nice orangish amber, reminiscent of a dark thick honey, with a fluffy white head that diminishes to a surface covering that persists while drinking. The carbonation is active and clearly visible. There is also a light haze that one would expect since we did not filter the brew. The nose is very crisp and clean for an ale, although hints of light fruits and caramels are present. Upon drinking this brew one is struck by the crisp taste that one typically associates with lagers, but the malt backbone is still strong and noticeable. Some mild citrus and resinous qualities are also detectable. A nice drinkable brew, that has you craving more after every sip.

Recipe posted 08/02/08.