Salute the Flag APA

Just a fairly standard APA -- with a patriotic theme!!!

Brewer:	Rick Rogan		Email:	rfmorgan@home.com
Beer:	Salute the Flag APA		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	21 HCU (~12 SRM)		Bitterness:	33 IBU
OG:	1.060		FG:	1.015
Alcohol:	5.8% v/v (4.6% w/w)
Water:	3 gallons of Spring Water from a source in Central Pennsylvania for the boil. Distilled water to top up fermenter.
Grain:	1 lb. American crystal 60L
Steep:	Put grains in one or two grain bags & slowly bring up to about 160°f. Cover & let steep for 25-30 minutes.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.100	3 gallons
	6 lb. 9 oz. Breiss Light malt extract 1 lb. Laaglander Light dry malt extract
	Irish moss added at 15 minutes remaining in the boil.
Hops:	1 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast:	1 pitchable tube of Wyeast 1056 American Ale.
Log:	Will rack to secondary in about 7 days & bottle after another 7-10 days in the secondary.
Carbonation:	2.7 volumes	Corn Sugar: 5.00 oz. for 5 gallons @ 68°F
	I typically use 5 oz. of Corn Sugar as a primer for bottling.

Recipe posted 10/28/01.