Hastings House Special Mid

Golden ale - lots of citrus flavor courtesy of Cascade hops. Lighter-bodied, clean flavor.

Brewer:	Carl Schroeder		Email:	schroeca@uwec.edu
Beer:	Hastings House Special Mid		Style:	Cream Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	10 HCU (~7 SRM)		Bitterness:	13 IBU
OG:	1.056		FG:	1.013
Alcohol:	5.6% v/v (4.4% w/w)
Water:	Used commercially bought spring water - added an ounce of gypsum to 5 gals.
Grain:	1 lb. American crystal 10L
Steep:	Steeped 10L Crystal for 30 minutes at 160 degrees.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.093	3 gallons
	3.2kg Light malt extract 2 oz. Honey
	Irish moss in last 15 minutes.
Hops:	1 oz. Cascade (5.5% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Willamette (aroma)
Yeast:	Coopers Ale Yeast, nothing special.
Log:	Started 4-18-08, fermented at 68-74 degrees - seemed to ferment out in only 7 days, will probably bottle at 10 days, if there is no further change in SG. Started in my living room - got a little warm the past few days so I removed it to the basement - perhaps the cooler temps down there will start the yeast up again.
Carbonation:	2.7 volumes	Corn Sugar: 4.93 oz. for 5 gallons @ 68°F

Recipe posted 04/22/08.