Valentines Ale

Used 2lbs Canadian Honey Malt. This site doesn't offer it as a choice, so I said Crystal 40L.

Brewer:	John McAdam		Email:	jcmca@flashmail.com
Beer:	Valentines Ale		Style:	English Old/Strong Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	20 liters
Color:	79 HCU (~30 SRM)		Bitterness:	14 IBU
OG:	1.057		FG:	-
Alcohol:	-
Grain:	2 lb. American crystal 40L 8 oz. British chocolate
Steep:	Single mash of combined crushed grains at 158F for 60 minutes. Sparged with 1 Gallon at 170F.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.095	12 liters
	6 lb. Amber malt extract 1 lb. Brown sugar
	12oz lactose added after 45 minutes. 2 tsp irish moss added after 50 minutes
Hops:	.5 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Willamette (5% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	Wyeast 1968
Log:	Brew started Feb 14, 2005. Racked to 2nd on Feb 19. Bottled March 2. Average ferment ambient temp 65F.
Carbonation:	Dissolved 2/3cup white sugar in 1L hot water and added to bottling bucket.
Tasting:	This is going to be addictive! I just had to drink every last drop of what was left in the carboy after bottling, and was tempted to open a capped bottle immediately! It will be ready to drink as soon as carbonation has taken place. Very dark red/brown color. Chocolatey malty, great hop aroma, a weee bit of sweetness to balance the bitter. Good lingering aftertaste. Makes you want to drink more and more!

Recipe posted 03/03/05.