Red's Dream

This is my attempt at a red ale. Actually, it's my first attempt
at making my own recipe. It turned out fairly nice. I was shooting
for something subdued that would go with just about any meal, and
I think I succeded in that. The color could have been better, and
most brewers would have liked more hops-- but it's good none the less.
The taste is somewhat like a Scottish Ale, but the spicyness of the
hops compliments the roasted flavor.

Brewer:	David Kessner		Email:	davidk@free-ip.com
Beer:	Red's Dream		Style:	American Amber Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	22 HCU (~12 SRM)		Bitterness:	15 IBU
OG:	1.050		FG:	1.014
Alcohol:	4.6% v/v (3.6% w/w)
Water:	Added some gypsum when steeping. Can't remember how much I used.
Grain:	1 lb. American crystal 20L 2 oz. Roasted barley
Steep:	Steeped 30 min at 155° F.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.091	3 gallons
	7 lb. Light malt extract
	Added Irish Moss for last 15 minutes.
Hops:	1 oz. Cascade (6.5% AA, 45 min.) 1 oz. Kent Goldings (4.5% AA, 10 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (aroma) .5 oz. Kent Goldings (aroma)
Yeast:	Wyeast Irish Ale yeast (I used a smack pack stepped up in a 1 pint starter).
Log:	Pitched yeast at 76° F. Very active fermentation 6 hours later. Racked to 2ndary after 1 week. Bottled after another 2 weeks.
Carbonation:	3/4 cup corn sugar.
Tasting:	Nice taste. Not very bitter (perfect for everyday drinking by those who don't drink every day). Color is redish-brown. I think that using extra light dry extract rather than light syrup would give it a clearer red color. The roasted flavor changes a lot with age-- sometimes stronger and sometimes weaker.

Recipe posted 10/27/00.