Stars & Stripes Ale

Nice soft ale with just the right hop bitterness
to malt sweetness ratio. Enjoy!

Brewer:	Shawn Miller		Email:	work_n_dog_66@yahoo.com
Beer:	Stars & Stripes Ale		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	5.50 gallons
Color:	12 HCU (~8 SRM)		Bitterness:	22 IBU
OG:	1.044		FG:	1.007
Alcohol:	4.7% v/v (3.7% w/w)
Water:	Added 1/16 tsp CaCl2 & 1 tsp Gypsum to boil water.
Grain:	2 lb. British pale 1 lb. 4 oz. American Munich 5 lb. British mild 8 oz. American crystal 60L 4 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) 4 oz. Flaked oats 4 oz. Flaked wheat
Mash:	70% efficiency
	Single temp mash @ 150ºF for 60 minutes.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.036	6.75 gallons
	Irish moss last 15 minutes of boil.
Hops:	1.0 oz. Kent Goldings (5.1% AA, 60 min.) .50 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 45 min.)
Yeast:	Use any european ale yeast w/starter. I like London & British Wyeast.
Log:	Ferment as close to 67ºF, but higher temps up to 73ºF shouldn't make much difference.
Carbonation:	2.6 volumes	Corn Sugar: 4.74 oz. for 5.00 gallons @ 70°F
	Let this brew age for three weeks before drinking.
Tasting:	Smoooooooth & Creamy! The oats and wheat tend to leave it a bit cloudy, but not a crucial factor.

Recipe posted 06/05/01.