Bluberry P.D. Ale

A very fruity flavor with a hint of esters from the trappist yeast.
A definite winner with the women.

Brewer:	BiggB		Email:	Biggerstaff@juno.com
Beer:	Bluberry P.D. Ale		Style:	American Amber Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	10 HCU (~7 SRM)		Bitterness:	17 IBU
OG:	1.057		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	6.1% v/v (4.8% w/w)
Water:	1/2 tsp Gypsum at boiling
Grain:	1 lb. Gambrinus Honey Malt 0.5 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
Steep:	Bring water to 180°F and let grain steep for 30 minutes
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.071	4 gallons
	4 lb. Light malt extract 2.2 lb. Rice extract 1. lb. Honey
	1 tsp Irish Moss 10 minutes before end of boil. 1/2 tsp Wyeast Yeast Nutrient (Not alot of malt in this recipe)
Hops:	1 oz. Hallertauer (4.25% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 10 min.) 0.1 oz. Tettnanger (4.5% AA, 10 min.) .5 oz. Kent Goldings (aroma)
Yeast:	White Labs Trappist Ale Yeast
Log:	After 5 days in primary, rack to secondary and add 3lb can of blueberry puree(Oregon brand) Add 4 oz bottle of blueberry flavor at bottling. (The added bluberries will boost alcohol content to around 6.9-7.1%)
Carbonation:	3/4 cup of corn sugar
Tasting:	The Oregon puree did not really add any blue color. It is still a nice amber color. As it ages, the blueberry flavor becomes more prevalent.

Recipe posted 02/20/00.