Das Bock

My first attempt at anything resembling Optimator, but backing off on the strength to make it easier to drink in warmer weather.

Brewer:	DrKennyP		Email:	kennyag@charter.net
Beer:	Das Bock		Style:	Bock
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.0 gallons
Color:	25 HCU (~14 SRM)		Bitterness:	13 IBU
OG:	1.072		FG:	1.020
Alcohol:	6.7% v/v (5.3% w/w)
Water:	Reverse osmosis at my local Culligan store
Grain:	1 lb. Belgian aromatic 2 oz. American chocolate
Steep:	30 minute steep of grain
Boil:	50 minutes	SG 1.144	2.5 gallons
	9 lb. 5 oz. Light malt extract
Hops:	1.5 oz. Mt. Hood (4.5% AA, 60 min.) 0.5 oz. Mt. Hood (4.5% AA, 30 min.)
Yeast:	WLP 833 from a two day starter
Log:	Boiled up on 3/4/08, racked on 3/14/08, still in carboy. Will bottle in a few days.
Tasting:	Based on Bock styles would increase bitterness and color somewhat, but happy with this first attempt. Maybe a little sweeter than anticipated. Also would like to add some toasted notes with some other specialty grains.

Recipe posted 03/24/08.