Creamy panty soup

This was my first try at mellowing my original oatmeal stout for a girlfriend and I was somewhat pleased with the final result but will still try to do better next time.

Brewer:	scanman		Email:	kgreen@media-net.net
Beer:	Creamy panty soup		Style:	Oatmeal Stout
Type:	All grain		Size:	11 gallons
Color:	62 HCU (~25 SRM)		Bitterness:	30 IBU
OG:	1.060		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	5.6% v/v (4.4% w/w)
Grain:	16 lb. American 2-row 1 lb. American crystal 40L 8 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) 1 lb. American chocolate 8 oz. Roasted barley 4 lb. Flaked oats
Mash:	80% efficiency
	Protein rest at 135 degree F. for 30 minutes. Step mash at 150 degree F. for 50 min. Final temp of 168 degree F. for 5 min.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.055	12 gallons
	1/2 teaspoon irish moss last 10 min of boil
Hops:	4 oz. Willamette (5% AA, 60 min.)
Yeast:	Safale yeast / 2 packets pitched at 105 degree F. in 2 cups water
Log:	Brewed 2/20/05. Fermented 10 days at 70 degree F. total darkness maintained. Bottled 103 12oz bottles 3/2/05 using 1 and 1/2 cup corn sugar to 4 cups water to prime bottles.
Carbonation:	Bottles primed with 1.5 cups corn sugar to 4 cups water.
Tasting:	Its a little less bitter than what I prefer but when you brew a batch for a girlfriend, thats what happens (she likes it smooth) Next time more bittering hops or different type and a bit more chocolate malt and crystal malt.

Recipe posted 04/05/05.