Mabel, Where Did I Put My Ale

The Vermont maple syrup and brown sugar give this one its subtle but unique taste. Well balanced and full of flavor.

Brewer:	Kevin Lindblom		Email:	lindbkj@softhome.net
Beer:	Mabel, Where Did I Put My Ale		Style:	Strong Scotch Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	54 HCU (~23 SRM)		Bitterness:	25 IBU
OG:	1.084		FG:	1.018
Alcohol:	8.6% v/v (6.7% w/w)
Water:	Well water with minimal hardness
Grain:	1 lb. British crystal 70-80L 2 oz. British chocolate
Steep:	Steep grains @155-160F for 60 minutes
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.141	3 gallons
	3 lb. 5 oz. Light malt extract 2 lb. Dark malt extract 3 lb. Light dry malt extract 1 lb. Maple syrup 1 lb. Brown sugar
	1 tsp Irish Moss @ 45 minutes into the boil
Hops:	1 oz. Perle (8.6% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	2 packets of Coopers dry yeast (gold package)
Log:	After 24 hours fermentation, add 1oz Cascade pellets to fermenter
Carbonation:	Force carbonation in keg

Recipe posted 01/27/07.