Red Baron Ale

A light body introduction to a Porter, my first attempt.
This beer was actually an atempt at an American Red Ale.

Brewer:	Orion Kingman		Email:	-
Beer:	Red Baron Ale		Style:	Robust Porter
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	6 gallons
Color:	73 HCU (~28 SRM)		Bitterness:	41 IBU
OG:	1.052		FG:	1.011
Alcohol:	5.2% v/v (4.1% w/w)
Water:	ArrowHead Moutain spring water.
Grain:	1.5 lb. American crystal 60L .25 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) .5 lb. American chocolate .25 lb. Roasted barley
Steep:	30 min @ 150° F
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.041	7.5 gallons
	7.5 lb. Light malt extract
Hops:	1 oz. Perle (8% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Willamette (5% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Willamette (5% AA, 1 min.)
Yeast:	WLP 001 California Ale with 500 ml starter
Log:	Primary 8 days @ 70° F Secondary 14 days @ 70° F 1 gallon lost during racking
Carbonation:	2.0 volumes	Corn Sugar: 3.06 oz. for 5 gallons @ 68°F
Tasting:	After being bottled for 3 weeks, the flavors have blended very well. Creamy head, lace down the glass, but a little too much roasted flavor for what I was trying for.

Recipe posted 11/07/02.