Josie's Colt Oktoberfest Ale

Brewer:	Tim Bode		Email:	timbode@juno.com
Beer:	Josie's Colt Oktoberfest Ale		Style:	M?rzen/Oktoberfest
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	8 HCU (~6 SRM)		Bitterness:	17 IBU
OG:	1.054		FG:	1.012
Alcohol:	5.5% v/v (4.3% w/w)
Grain:	8 oz. German Munich
Steep:	I steeped the grain in a cheesecloth sack while heating the water. I heated the water quickly to near 150F, then turned down the stove to slow the heating until 170F. Then I removed the grain and turned the stove back up to high to bring the wort to a boil.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.075	4 gallons
	6 lb. Light dry malt extract .5 lb. Honey
	Add a tsp of Irish Moss 15 minutes before the end of the boil.
Hops:	.12 oz. Perle (6.5% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Saaz (3.4% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Hallertauer (4.8% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Saaz (3.4% AA, 15 min.) .5 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast:	Danstar Nottingham dry yeast
Carbonation:	2.7 volumes	Honey: 6.04 oz. for 5.5 gallons @ 66°F

Recipe posted 12/31/05.