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Beltane's Brown

Beltane's Day Brown: Beltane was historically a Gaelic festival celebrated in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man marking the beginning of the summer season for the Tuatha Dé Danann and the Milesians started at Bealtaine. Great bonfires would mark a time of purification and transition, heralding in the season in the hope of a good harvest later in the year.

Brewer: Carl Hansen Email: cjhans@comcast.net
Beer: Beltane's Brown Style: American Brown
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
64 HCU (~26 SRM)
Bitterness: 25 IBU
OG: 1.058 FG: 1.012
Alcohol: 5.9% v/v (4.6% w/w)
Grain: 6 oz. American crystal 20L
8 oz. American chocolate
2 oz. Roasted barley
Boil: 45 minutes SG 1.107 2.7 gallons
3 lb. Light malt extract
4 lb. Amber malt extract
.5 lb. Cane sugar
Hops: 2 oz. Mt. Hood (5.1% AA, 45 min.)
1 oz. Mt. Hood (5.1% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast: 1172 Scottish Ale yeast

Recipe posted 04/23/11.