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Bog Monster (Cranberry Ale)

A cranberry beer for Thanksgiving.

Brewer: Biff Brew Email: -
Beer: Bog Monster (Cranberry Ale) Style: American Amber Ale
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 2.5 gallons
Color:
22 HCU (~13 SRM)
Bitterness: 53 IBU
OG: 1.053 FG: 1.011
Alcohol: 5.4% v/v (4.2% w/w)
Grain: 8 oz. American crystal 40L
8 oz. British Carastan
Steep: Added a tablespoon of whole cloves and stick of cinnamon to steeping bag. Steeped with grains for 35 minutes at 165 degrees.
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.132 1 gallons
3 lb. 3 oz. Light malt extract
Hops: 1 oz. Galena (13% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 30 min.)
Yeast: Coopers Ale dry 2, packets
Log: Added 1.5 pounds of fresh cranberries after hot break, left in brew through fermentation.

Recipe posted 11/07/06.