Autumn Maple Ale

Brewer:	Fab		Email:	-
Beer:	Autumn Maple Ale		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	2 gallons
Color:	7 HCU (~5 SRM)		Bitterness:	20 IBU
OG:	1.063		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	6.9% v/v (5.4% w/w)
Grain:	136g American crystal 10L 136g Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
Steep:	Steep for 20 minutes at 155°F
Boil:	30 minutes	SG 1.101	1.25 gallons
	.54kg Light malt extract .54kg Wheat extract .46kg Maple syrup
	Add extract when temperature reaches 185°F and sustain a rolling boil for 2-3 minutes.
Hops:	11.3g Kent Goldings (5% AA, 60 min.) 8.5g Kent Goldings (5% AA, 30 min.) 8.5g Kent Goldings (5% AA, 10 min.)
Yeast:	Muntons Dry
Log:	Note: Next time add maple syrup for last 5 minutes of the boil Brewed 10/19/08: Total Brew time: 2 hours and 30 minutes Bottled 10/26/08 Tasting 11/01/08
Tasting:	The brew exhibits a caramel color, the initial smell arouses the sense of a sweetness with a hint of maple syrup, the body is a medium smooth feel on the tongue, the first taste had a semi sweet maple flavor with a little bit of hops bitter after taste.

Recipe posted 11/09/08.