Welcome Winter

Something for winter enjoyment.

Brewer:	J. Alexander		Email:	-
Beer:	Welcome Winter		Style:	Irish Dry Stout
Type:	All grain		Size:	18 gallons
Color:	135 HCU (~43 SRM)		Bitterness:	44 IBU
OG:	1.056		FG:	1.015
Alcohol:	5.3% v/v (4.2% w/w)
Water:	Filtered City water.
Grain:	14.1 lb. American 2-row 16.0 lb. German Munich 1.00 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) 0.50 lb. Belgian Special B 1.00 lb. British crystal 50-60L 1.00 lb. British crystal 95-115L 1.00 lb. British chocolate 1.00 lb. British black patent 2.01 lb. Roasted barley 3.00 lb. Flaked barley
Mash:	70% efficiency
	Mash @152F for 60 mins.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.050	20 gallons
	IM at 15 min.
Hops:	1.98 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 60 min.) 2.98 oz. Northern Brewer (7.9% AA, 60 min.) 2.98 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 30 min.)
Yeast:	WY1056 in 1.5 gallon starter
Carbonation:	Force carb 10 gallons in corneys, bottle 5 gallons.
Tasting:	Delicious winter ale. Will lift the spirits on a cold night.

Recipe posted 10/18/04.