Amber Waves of Grain

Brewer:	Gary Slafka		Email:	GSlafka@aol.com
Beer:	Amber Waves of Grain		Style:	American Amber Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.0 gallons
Color:	36 HCU (~17 SRM)		Bitterness:	36 IBU
OG:	1.059		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	5.6% v/v (4.4% w/w)
Grain:	1.0 lb. American Munich 1.0 lb. American crystal 40L 8.0 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) 4.0 oz. American chocolate
Steep:	Steep grains until boil.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.098	3.0 gallons
	7.0 lb. Light malt extract
Hops:	1.0 oz. Cascade (5.8% AA, 60 min.) .75 oz. Willamette (4.8% AA, 60 min.) 1.0 oz. Cascade (5.8% AA, 30 min.) .75 oz. Willamette (4.8% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast:	American #1056
Log:	10/26/01 Brewed 11/6/01 Bottled Single fermentation of 11 days.
Carbonation:	2.9 volumes	Corn Sugar: 4.99 oz. for 4.5 gallons @ 70°F
Tasting:	This was my first go at an Amber. This is a deeply red, full mouthfeel amber, with a wonderful chocolate finish. Smooth, creamy, and wonderful.

Recipe posted 11/16/01.