BC Celebration Ale

The IBU's may seem a little extreme, but Celebration Ale should be
extreme. Actually, the bitterness is not over-powering, considering
the rich malt flavor. This is a little stronger (alcohol) than Sierra
Nevada's, but I think it's just as good. I may be a little partial,
though.

Brewer:	Bill Hughes/Chris Ticknor		Email:	villbanda@msn.com
Beer:	BC Celebration Ale		Style:	India Pale Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	19 HCU (~11 SRM)		Bitterness:	81 IBU
OG:	1.075		FG:	1.018
Alcohol:	7.4% v/v (5.8% w/w)
Grain:	9.07 lb. American 2-row 0.96 lb. American crystal 60L 0.47 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
Mash:	65% efficiency
	Standard infusion mash at 152 degrees for about 70 mins.
Boil:	75 minutes	SG 1.058	6.5 gallons
	3.65 lb. Light malt extract
	Irish moss added to last 15 mins. of boil.
Hops:	1.6 oz. Chinook (12% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Centennial (aroma)
Yeast:	We used a 3rd run Wyeast 1056 slurry, which is the best way to get a quick start, especially on stronger ales.
Log:	Brew date: 12/6/98 Primary fermentation: 4 days Secondary fermentation: 10 days Tertiary fermentation: 6 days We did a double dry hop (first time) and it was successful. 1.5 oz. Cascade leaf in the secondary, and .5 oz. Cascade leaf in the tertiary. Primary fermentation was at about 72 degrees, while secondary and tertiary were done at about 65 degrees.
Carbonation:	Used just under 3/4 c. corn sugar on 12/26/98 to bottle.
Tasting:	1/1/99- first tasting. Obviously not ready, but who can wait. It is starting to form a head, and the color, aroma, and flavor are really exciting. I am going to have a very difficult time leaving this alone.

Recipe posted 01/03/99.