Escondido Pale Ale

Brewer:	The Death Drinkers		Email:	-
Beer:	Escondido Pale Ale		Style:	India Pale Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	26 HCU (~14 SRM)		Bitterness:	45 IBU
OG:	1.055		FG:	-
Alcohol:	-
Water:	North County San Diego tap water (hard).
Grain:	1 lb. American crystal 60L
Steep:	Place crushed grains in a nylon steeping bag and shake to remove flour. Put the bag in 2 gallons of water and bring to 155°F. Hold for 30 minutes. Remove the bag and squeeze out additional wort into the kettle.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.138	2 gallons
	6 lb. 9.6 oz. Light malt extract 6.4 oz. Dark dry malt extract
	Add DME first to prevent clumping. Add 1 teaspoon Irish moss after 55 minutes. Ensure that the maximum amount of heat is used whilst guarding against boil-overs; however this recipe posed us no threat.
Hops:	1 oz. Galena (13% AA, 60 min.) 0.5 oz. Magnum (12% AA, 30 min.) 0.5 oz. NZ Super Alpha (13.3% AA, 30 min.) 0.5 oz. Magnum (12% AA, 15 min.) 0.5 oz. NZ Super Alpha (13.3% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	White Labs WLP001; no starter.
Carbonation:	Cooper's Carbonation drops @ 2 / 22oz bottle.
Tasting:	Delicious.

Recipe posted 07/23/08.