Simcoe Blonde

Another in my series of single-hop Blonde Ales. Since Simcoe
is high alpha, this one is more bitter than the others.
Note the recipe is for 6 gallons.

Brewer:	Joel Plutchak		Email:	plutchak@hotmail.com
Beer:	Simcoe Blonde		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	6 gallons
Color:	3 HCU (~3 SRM)		Bitterness:	56 IBU
OG:	1.051		FG:	1.012
Alcohol:	5.0% v/v (3.9% w/w)
Water:	Softer is better, but use what you have.
Grain:	10 lb. Weyermann Pilsner 1 lb. Weyermann Wheat malt 8 oz. Weyermann CaraHell
Mash:	70% efficiency
	Mash relatively low in the saccharification range, around 150°F.
Boil:	75 minutes	SG 1.043	7. gallons
	Keep the boil time short to avoid extra darkening of the wort.
Hops:	1 oz. Simcoe (12.3% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Simcoe (12.3% AA, 15 min.) 1 oz. Simcoe (12.3% AA, 0 min.)
Yeast:	Wyeast 1056 American Ale, or something suitably low-impact.
Log:	Ferment at the low end of the range for the yeast you use.
Carbonation:	Carbonate at normal or slightly higher level.
Tasting:	This should come out as a pale, crisp, clean brew.

Recipe posted 11/04/04.