Simple Stout

Standard low-grav dark beer on tap.

Brewer:	ChriSto		Email:	-
Beer:	Simple Stout		Style:	Irish Dry Stout
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	122 HCU (~40 SRM)		Bitterness:	26 IBU
OG:	1.045		FG:	1.014
Alcohol:	4.0% v/v (3.1% w/w)
Water:	add 1/4 tsp chalk
Grain:	4 oz. American chocolate 4 oz. American black patent 8 oz. Roasted barley
Steep:	30 min at 150F
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.045	5 gallons
	3.3 lb. Dark malt extract - John Bull 2 lb. Light dry malt extract
	IM at 15
Hops:	1 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	WL002
Log:	10 days primary at 68F. 10 days secondary at 68F.
Carbonation:	medium carbonation
Tasting:	Sometimes forget how simple an EG batch is - especially for a stout. Nice roasty flavor from the barley. Coffee and chocolate are subdued. Not overhopped, letting roasted grains provide the bitterness.

Recipe posted 07/27/09.