Strong Honey Wheat

My second attempt at a wheat. Very strong for an American Wheat, and hoppy to offset the strength. If it weren't a wheat, I'd call it a Strong Ale. Honey is used to boost the alcohol a smidge higher. I think I'll want to serve this very cold, and very carbonated.

Brewer:	Scotty Brewbuck		Email:	brewbuck@neuralnw.com
Beer:	Strong Honey Wheat		Style:	American Wheat
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	11 HCU (~8 SRM)		Bitterness:	28 IBU
OG:	1.071		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	7.9% v/v (6.2% w/w)
Water:	Bottled mineral water (not distilled)
Grain:	2 lb. American crystal 20L
Steep:	155 °F, 30 minutes
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.065	5.5 gallons
	8 lb. Wheat extract 12 oz. Honey
	Add honey just before flameout, along with Saaz aroma hops.
Hops:	1.0 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 60 min.) 1.0 oz. Tettnanger (4.5% AA, 60 min.) 0.25 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 15 min.) 0.25 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast:	Wyeast #1056, American Ale.
Carbonation:	High carbonation to offset heaviness. 2.8?

Recipe posted 04/01/05.