Classic American Pils

This recipe is closely based on our friend Doug's CAP that we had at
the Southern CA Homebrew Festival. It was so damned good, I just had
to try my hands at it. So here's Paul's & my attempt.

Brewer:	Paul and Erik		Email:	sillyerik@yahoo.com
URL:	http://www.brewinwithherb.com/COVBS/index.html
Beer:	Classic American Pils		Style:	American Pilsener
Type:	All grain		Size:	10 gallons
Color:	3 HCU (~3 SRM)		Bitterness:	26 IBU
OG:	1.050		FG:	1.015
Alcohol:	4.5% v/v (3.5% w/w)
Grain:	12 lb. American 6-row 3.21 lb. British Pilsner 1.50 lb. Flaked barley
Mash:	85% efficiency
	SINGLE REST AT 155° FOR 90 MIN. RAISE TO MASHOUT (168), STIR CONSTANTLY. RECIRCULATE UNTIL VERY CLEAR. BE SURE TO AVOID A STUCK SPARGE, DO NOT OPEN THE OUTPUT FULL. TAKE YOUR TIME. MAIZE IS FAMOUS FOR STICKING.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.045	11 gallons
	Whirflock tabs at 15 minutes.
Hops:	1 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 60 min.) .75 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 35 min.) .37 oz. Tettnanger (4.5% AA, 10 min.) .5 oz. Tettnanger (aroma)
Yeast:	W.L. AMERICAN PILSNER OR GERMAN PILSNER. Big starters will be used.
Tasting:	Haven't done it yet. I will update when I let this baby into the keg. So just hold on and relax.

Recipe posted 06/25/02.