Ponderosa Pale

Classic Pale Ale. Very similiar to Deschutes Mirror Pond.

Brewer:	Ken Doggett		Email:	kendoggett@bendbroadband.com
Beer:	Ponderosa Pale		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	6 gallons
Color:	9 HCU (~7 SRM)		Bitterness:	38 IBU
OG:	1.046		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	4.6% v/v (3.6% w/w)
Water:	Gypsum at start of boil. Irish Moss at end of boil.
Grain:	8 lb. American 2-row 2 lb. American crystal 20L
Mash:	75% efficiency
	Mash grains for up to one hour at 154 degrees.
Boil:	75 minutes	SG 1.039	7 gallons
	Add Irish Moss about ten minutes before end of boil.
Hops:	1.75 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	Wyeast American 1056.
Log:	Brewing Date 6/1/05, Fermentation temperature 68 degrees. Ferment in primary for 7 days and secondary for 7 days. You may dry hop with about 1/2 ounce in the secondary for added aroma.
Carbonation:	2.2 volumes	Keg: 10.0 psi @ 42°F
	After carbonating, you might consider backing off the 7 pounds of pressure.
Tasting:	Excellent pale ale - very base stock for any homebrewer.

Recipe posted 05/12/05.