Monkey Wheat Ale

Clone of a local artisan beer from the Old Harbor Brewery in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. My second shot at a custom recipe at the behest of my lovely wife.

Brewer:	Albert		Email:	tarlong@gmail.com
Beer:	Monkey Wheat Ale		Style:	American Wheat
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	4 HCU (~4 SRM)		Bitterness:	10 IBU
OG:	1.023		FG:	1.004
Alcohol:	2.5% v/v (1.9% w/w)
Water:	None
Grain:	8 oz. American crystal 10L 4 oz. Rolled oats 8 oz. Banana Mash 4 oz. Raw barley
Steep:	Steep all grains as the water comes to a boil. Remove brew pot from heat and let it stand for 20 minutes.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.032	4 gallons
	8 oz. Light dry malt extract 1 lb. 8 oz. Wheat extract 4 oz. Brown sugar
	Banana mash will be added in the last 5 minutes of the boil as will. Brown sugar will be added as with the extracts at the start of the boil.
Hops:	.5 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast:	Good ale yeast; pitch at fermenting temp, 70°. Let it ferment for 10 days.
Log:	Primary Fermentation will take 10 days. One week of bottle conditioning before it is "lagered" for one more week before it is consumed.
Carbonation:	2.3 volumes	Corn Sugar: 4.33 oz. for 5.5 gallons @ 70°F
	Since this beer will be slightly sweet and light in body, the co2 will be felt throughout. Cascades will add a certain citrus bite to contrast with the banana and wheat flavors.
Tasting:	Light, crisp banana and wheat soft drink for adults.

Recipe posted 01/26/09.