Ample Harvest Barleywine

If you have the wherewithal to handle over 60 lbs of grain, this is for you. This recipe should provide enough beer to age for a good long time. Enjoy.

Brewer:	Andy Strodtman		Email:	astrodtman@gmail.com
Beer:	Ample Harvest Barleywine		Style:	Barley Wine
Type:	All grain		Size:	15 gallons
Color:	346 HCU		Bitterness:	124 IBU
OG:	1.111		FG:	1.030
Alcohol:	10.4% v/v (8.2% w/w)
Grain:	20 lb. American 2-row 10 lb. American victory 10 lb. American crystal 120L 5 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) 5 lb. American chocolate 2 lb. American black patent 1 lb. Roasted barley 5 lb. American crystal 90L
Mash:	80% efficiency
	Single temp infusion--155 degrees until its done.
Boil:	120 minutes	SG 1.104	16 gallons
	2 lb. Honey
Hops:	3 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 60 min.) 3 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 60 min.) 3 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 60 min.) 3 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 60 min.) 1.5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 45 min.) 1.5 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 45 min.) 3 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 45 min.) 3 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 45 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 30 min.) 2 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 30 min.) 2 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.) 1 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 15 min.) 2 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 15 min.) 2 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 15 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (aroma) .5 oz. Centennial (aroma) 2 oz. Fuggles (aroma) 2 oz. Kent Goldings (aroma)
Yeast:	Use a yeast designed for high-gravity beers. For a different twist, try a Belgian ale yeast.

Recipe posted 05/01/08.