Obsession Pale Ale

The spawn of a week's worth of brewing obsession. The level of obsession is highlighted in the hop schedule. Originally was an all-grain recipe, but was calculated into a partial mash recipe.

Brewer:	Miguel		Email:	mlanzarone@gmail.com
Beer:	Obsession Pale Ale		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	Partial mash		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	21 HCU (~12 SRM)		Bitterness:	35 IBU
OG:	1.062		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	6.7% v/v (5.3% w/w)
Water:	gypsum
Grain:	2.86 lb. American 2-row 0.86 lb. Wheat malt 1.14 lb. American Vienna 1.71 lb. German Munich 4.6 oz. Belgian Special B
Mash:	70% efficiency
	Put grain in 5 quarts of water. Hold at 133F for 30 min. Add 2 quarts of boiling water. Hold at 155F for 30-45 minutes. Then bring to 167F. Sparge with 5 quarts of boiling water.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.114	3 gallons
	4 lb. 8 oz. Light malt extract
	2 tsp. Irish Moss
Hops:	.5 oz. Centennial (9.3% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Perle (7.7% AA, 60 min.) .25 oz. Centennial (9.3% AA, 45 min.) .5 oz. Fuggles (4.1% AA, 45 min.) .25 oz. Centennial (9.3% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Fuggles (4.1% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Willamette (aroma)
Yeast:	California Ale Yeast
Log:	1 oz Willamette (dry)
Carbonation:	2.6 volumes	Dried Malt Extract: 8.06 oz. for 5 gallons @ 68°F

Recipe posted 11/10/07.