Winter solstice ale

Brew started Feb 4, 2006. As a wild experiment added 4 pounds of corn sugar to boil, don't do this yourself. It produced some off tastes I think.

Brewer:	jfd		Email:	jurgenfd@gmail.com
Beer:	Winter solstice ale		Style:	Barley Wine
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	18 HCU (~11 SRM)		Bitterness:	17 IBU
OG:	1.089		FG:	1.022
Alcohol:	8.6% v/v (6.8% w/w)
Grain:	1 lb. American crystal 10L 2 lb. American 2-row
Steep:	Grains were rinsed several times with boiling water.
Boil:	90 minutes	SG 1.195	2.5 gallons
	2.8kg Amber malt extract 0.45kg Belgian candi sugar 1.8kg Corn sugar
Hops:	1 oz. Yakima Magnum (15.5% AA, 90 min.) 1 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 60 min.)
Yeast:	English Ale (1098) AND Belgian Strong Ale (Wyeast 3787)
Carbonation:	I'm hoping the remaining sugar (1.022 FG) will still ferment a bit. I forgot to add any sugar...
Tasting:	Definitely some off tastes.

Recipe posted 03/17/06.