Ronald Reagan Ale

Brewed in honor of "The Greatest Communicator" My president!!!!
This is what WE brew for our July 4th Celebration!!!

Brewer:	McKinney Brothers		Email:	chrmckin5@aol.com
Beer:	Ronald Reagan Ale		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.0 gallons
Color:	9 HCU (~7 SRM)		Bitterness:	41 IBU
OG:	1.056		FG:	1.008
Alcohol:	6.1% v/v (4.8% w/w)
Grain:	3 lb. American Vienna 8 oz. American victory 8 oz. Flaked wheat 6 lb. 8 oz. American 2-row 8 oz. American crystal 20L
Steep:	30 min. @ 160
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.043	6.5 gallons
Hops:	1.0 oz. Cascade (4.5% AA, 60 min.) 1.0 oz. Cascade (4.5% AA, 30 min.) 1.0 oz. Cascade (4.5% AA, 15 min.) 1.0 oz. Cascade (4.5% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast:	WLP Califonia V ale yeast
Carbonation:	Kegged it!
Tasting:	We made 5 gallons last 4th and it lasted less than an hour between 6 people! IT IS GOOD on a hot day!!!

Recipe posted 04/23/06.