Bosley's Black Dog IPA

The goal here is to develop a high gravity IPA-style drink with
a lot of hop flavor. Bosley, my black Lab, highly recommends this
year round brew for all occasions.

Brewer:	Michigan Braumeister		Email:	stachta@rapistan.com
Beer:	Bosley's Black Dog IPA		Style:	India Pale Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	16 HCU (~10 SRM)		Bitterness:	63 IBU
OG:	1.078		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	8.1% v/v (6.3% w/w)
Water:	Boil 6 gallons of filtered tap water beforehand to remove as much chlorine as possible.
Grain:	1.5 lb. British pale 1 lb. American crystal 20L
Steep:	Crack grains and steep in two gallons 150-155°F water for 45 minutes. Sparge with 1 gallon of water at 170°F.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.098	4 gallons
	9 lb. Light malt extract 8 oz. Light dry malt extract
	Add all malt extract and boil for 60 minutes, adding hops according to their listed times. Add a little Irish Moss during the last 10 minutes of boil, if desired.
Hops:	3.50 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 60 min.) 1.75 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 30 min.) 1.75 oz. Liberty (4% AA, 15 min.) 3 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast:	Wyeast 1098 British Ale yeast. Pitch when wort has reached a temperature of 65-70°F. A 1 liter starter is recommended for this high gravity recipe.
Log:	A blow-off hose is recommended to use on the primary fermenter. Ferment in the primary at 63-68°F until there is no noticible yeast activity. Rack to secondary and ferment at 63-68°F for an additional 14 days. Dryhop using the described amount above for the last 7 days.
Carbonation:	1.8 volumes	Corn Sugar: 2.40 oz. for 5 gallons @ 65°F

Recipe posted 05/30/00.