Ben's Crude Ale

Nice chocolatey dark beer, not too bitter, not too sweet.
It is called 'Crude' because of the color.

Brewer:	Ben's Brew Brewery		Email:	dgymnast@yahoo.com
Beer:	Ben's Crude Ale		Style:	Brown Porter
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	6 gallons
Color:	64 HCU (~26 SRM)		Bitterness:	23 IBU
OG:	1.043		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	3.5% v/v (2.8% w/w)
Water:	LA County tap. with 1 tsp. gypsum.
Grain:	1 lb. American crystal 120L
Steep:	Steep grains in 2 quarts water warm to 160° F and let rest for 45 minutes. Sparge with 2 quarts water that has been heated to 160° F.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.074	3.5 gallons
	6.6 lb. Dark malt extract
	Add 2.7 Gallons to the sparge for a 3.5 Gallon boil. 1 tsp Irish Moss in last 20 minutes of boil.
Hops:	.5 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 60 min.) .75 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 30 min.) .25 oz. Willamette (aroma)
Yeast:	WYeast 1318 London III pitched from the tube.
Log:	Primary ferment 4 days @ 70° F Secondary ferment 1 week @ 70° F Bottle conditioned 2 weeks
Carbonation:	3/4 cup Brewers Sugar for bottling
Tasting:	This is a smooth dark beer with a chocolate finish. A touch on the heavy side, so it is good after dinner.

Recipe posted 06/05/05.