German Amber

This is a good malty slightly nutty amber ale brewed in a slightly German style.

Brewer:	Young Buck Brewing		Email:	ybbcales
Beer:	German Amber		Style:	American Amber Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	16 HCU (~10 SRM)		Bitterness:	19 IBU
OG:	1.052		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	5.4% v/v (4.3% w/w)
Water:	Burtonize water.
Grain:	5 lb. American 2-row 4 lb. American Munich 4 oz. American crystal 120L
Mash:	80% efficiency
	Mash grist in 2 3/4 gallons and rest at 158 for 45 minutes. Sparge to yield 6 gallons.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.040	6.5 gallons
	Boil 1 oz. Willamettes for 1 hour. Boil 1.5 oz for 1-2 minutes for aroma.
Hops:	1 oz. Willamette (5% AA, 60 min.) 1.5 oz. Willamette (aroma)
Yeast:	Force cool to 60 and pitch Wyeast 1056.
Log:	Ferment for 4 days. Rack and condition at 60 for 4 more days.
Carbonation:	Bottle condition for 2 weeks at 65F with 7/8 cup corn sugar.
Tasting:	Slightly nutty, bready malt character with a balanced hop presence. Good amber peachy body with medium body. Great beer for amber ale lovers.

Recipe posted 02/13/01.