1st IPA

1lb Carapils and 1lb crushed crystal 20 minute boil.
added malt extract and brought to boil, added 1oz Fuggles and
1oz KentGoldings hops at this time and boiled for 60 minutes.
starting Gravity was 1.050 , Finishing Gravity was 1.010.
I dry hopped using the Saaz hops.

I would love some input on this one, Upon 1st drink (2 weeks in the bottle)
(I used amber DME to prime) This tastes very sweet not very IPA-like. I'm looking
for Suggesstions on how to make this more IPA-LIke. I know I should probably double
the Hops, and do away with the Saaz...Not sure how to get it lighter colored with the
same head retention and mouthfeel. Any suggestions would be greatly
appreciated...This is my 1st attempt at an IPA.

Thanks

Brewer:	Keith Aschinger		Email:	kheldarstl@yahoo.com
Beer:	1st IPA		Style:	India Pale Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	38 HCU (~18 SRM)		Bitterness:	30 IBU
OG:	1.054		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	5.7% v/v (4.5% w/w)
Grain:	1 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) 1 lb. British crystal 50-60L
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.148	2 gallons
	6 lb. Amber dry malt extract
Hops:	1 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast:	WYEAST 1275- Thames Valley - 16 oz starter.
Log:	5 day primary Fermentation, followe by two weeks Secondary fermentation incluing Dry Hopping with the 1oz of Saaz hops.
Carbonation:	I used amber DME to prime the beer prior to bottling, with a two week minimum time in bottle at room temp. before drinking, Carbonation was Excellent at First Sample.
Tasting:	Not very IPA-Like too sweet, and a flowery taste (Which I believe comes from the Saaz hops...any comments?) Not a bad beer, but not an IPA....

Recipe posted 03/28/99.