Amber Waves of Grain

Brewed for the 2009 Fourth of July Celebration in Shunk PA!

Brewer:	Chris Ungvarsky		Email:	chris.ungvarsky@gmail.com
Beer:	Amber Waves of Grain		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	14 HCU (~9 SRM)		Bitterness:	36 IBU
OG:	1.057		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	6.1% v/v (4.8% w/w)
Water:	1 Tablespoon 5.2 mash stabilizer, 1 tsp gypsum.
Grain:	9 lb. American 2-row 8 oz. American victory 1 lb. American crystal 20L 8 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) 8 oz. American crystal 60L
Mash:	75% efficiency
	Mash grains at 153°F for 60 minutes using 1.3 qt per pound. Continuously sparge with 180°F water to attain 6.5 gal in brewpot.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.048	6.5 gallons
	1 tsp Irish Moss last 15 minutes of boil. .5 oz Amarillo hops at flameout.
Hops:	1 oz. Amarillo (8.2% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Amarillo (8.2% AA, 15 min.) 1.5 oz. Amarillo (aroma)
Yeast:	Wyeast 1187 - Ringwood Ale™ from previous batch.
Log:	Primary at 70°F for 5-10 days until activity ceases. Dry hop in secondary fermenter with 1 oz whole Amarillo hops. Allow 14 days in secondary.
Carbonation:	Keg and force carbonate.

Recipe posted 05/18/09.