Munic Pale Ale

This is a tasty beer that has German character but with an American flair

Brewer:	Randal DuPape		Email:	jrandal1@flash,net
Beer:	Munic Pale Ale		Style:	American Amber Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	13.5 gallons
Color:	6 HCU (~5 SRM)		Bitterness:	26 IBU
OG:	1.061		FG:	1.009
Alcohol:	6.7% v/v (5.2% w/w)
Water:	Carbon Filter
Grain:	22 lb. German Pilsner 5 lb. Belgian Munich
Mash:	80% efficiency
	Mash for 1 hour at 156° F recieculate last 15 minutes.
Boil:	90 minutes	SG 1.053	15.5 gallons
	1 tsp Irish Moss
Hops:	50g Spalt (5.3% AA, 90 min.) 30g Willamette (5% AA, 90 min.) 20g Spalt (5.3% AA, 30 min.) 20g Willamette (5% AA, 30 min.)
Yeast:	Wyeasst 1272 American II. 1 pint statrter.
Log:	Ferment at 70° F for 2 days. Transfer to secondary fermentor until finished. Chill to 50° F for 1 day then to 34° F for 2 days to clear. This is a method of what I learned from a microbrewer to do a "fast lager" and will clear the beer to a much greater extent. You don't have to use this method but I like it.
Carbonation:	2.6 volumes	Keg: 10.2 psi @ 34°F
	I turn the pressure to 25 psi and turn the keg upside down and shake it until the bubbling decreases. Then I turn it to 10 psi and shake more until I get the carbonation like I want it. I can have a carbonated beer in 10 minutes and enjoy my craft.
Tasting:	This has been a favorite with many of my friends. They have gotten off the cheep beer as a result. I keep this as a stock beer and it is always on hand, ENJOY!!!!

Recipe posted 01/08/00.