Hoppy Breeze Pale Ale

We wanted to make a pale ale with a little bit of an IPA influence. But we still wanted it to be smooth enough to drink without having it sting your nose.

Brewer:	Freisinger Brewing		Email:	-
Beer:	Hoppy Breeze Pale Ale		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	10 HCU (~7 SRM)		Bitterness:	46 IBU
OG:	1.046		FG:	1.011
Alcohol:	4.5% v/v (3.5% w/w)
Grain:	1 lb. 8 oz. American 2-row 1 lb. 8 oz. American crystal 10L
Steep:	We steeped while bringing to boil and then 40' @ 160ish
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.076	3 gallons
	5 lb. Light malt extract
	We used a heaping 1/4 tsp of Irish Moss @ 15'
Hops:	.5 oz. Nugget (12% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 45 min.) .5 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Nugget (12% AA, 15 min.) .5 oz. Northern Brewer (aroma)
Yeast:	We used 1056
Carbonation:	2.6 volumes	Corn Sugar: 4.50 oz. for 4.75 gallons @ 70°F
Tasting:	We will let you know how this turns out.

Recipe posted 01/31/05.