Anchor Steam Clone

A well balanced effort that comes close enough to Anchor Steam in every category.

Brewer:	Robert Saporito		Email:	robert@siteminders.com
Beer:	Anchor Steam Clone		Style:	California Common
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	13.5 gallons
Color:	21 HCU (~12 SRM)		Bitterness:	39 IBU
OG:	1.051		FG:	1.011
Alcohol:	5.2% v/v (4.1% w/w)
Grain:	610g American Munich 970g American crystal 40L 51g Roasted barley
Steep:	50-60 minutes @ 150 °
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.046	15 gallons
	5.09kg Amber malt extract 2.75kg Light malt extract
Hops:	35g Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 60 min.) 56g Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 30 min.) 56g Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast:	Two packages #2112 California Lager
Log:	This recipe uses lager yeast but is fermented at ALE TEMPERATURE.
Tasting:	Personally, I'd use about two or three grams more bittering hops to bring the IBUs up to 40. None of my friends want me to change anything. I agree that, as a clone recipe, it should remain as close as possible to Anchor Steam so I'll resist my ever-present desire to over-hop.

Recipe posted 02/03/00.