Triple Berry Ale

This fruit Ale is great in the summer time on hot days in July.

Brewer:	matt mc		Email:	mmcclusk2@yahoo.com
Beer:	Triple Berry Ale		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	12 HCU (~8 SRM)		Bitterness:	28 IBU
OG:	1.063		FG:	1.012
Alcohol:	6.6% v/v (5.2% w/w)
Grain:	1/2 lb. Wheat malt 1/2 lb. American crystal 20L
Steep:	Steep grains @ 155°F for 30 minutes.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.063	5 gallons
	6 2/3 lb. Extra-Light DME
	Irish Moss - last 10 min.
Hops:	1.5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Liberty (aroma)
Yeast:	Starter preferred, but not necessary. White Labs - Australian Ale Yeast (WLP009)
Log:	You will also need 9lbs. of berries. Use Blueberries, Rasperries, and Blackberries or Elerberries. 7 Days in primary. Pasteurize fruit in 150°F H2O for 20 minutes, adding just enough H20 to cover the tops of the berries. Pulverize fruit and add to secondary, ferment for 10-14 days. (Optional: add steeping water to secondary for extra aroma.) Rack to tertiary for 2-3 days for further clearing. Bottle and age for 10 days.
Carbonation:	3/4 cup of Corn sugar.

Recipe posted 03/22/02.