Brewbie Koobie

This was my first brew. The name is derived from my wife's "pet name", and is a tribute to her patience and understanding with my new hobby.

This recipe was based on a "rough idea" recipe for Sam Adam's Light. I had to modify those recommendations due to availablility of items at the local brew store. It doesn't taste anything like Sam's Light, but is very good.

Brewer:	MaD doG		Email:	mcervi@kc.rr.com
Beer:	Brewbie Koobie		Style:	American Amber Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	25 HCU (~13 SRM)		Bitterness:	16 IBU
OG:	1.044		FG:	1.007
Alcohol:	4.8% v/v (3.8% w/w)
Water:	I used Wal-Mart Spring Water.
Grain:	8 oz. American crystal 60L 2 oz. British chocolate
Steep:	Placed grains in sock. Covered with 2 gallons of water, and raised temperature to 160°F. Turned off burner, and steeped for 15 minutes.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.074	3 gallons
	3 lb. 5 oz. Light malt extract 2 lb. Light dry malt extract
	Added hallertau hops at beginning of boil. Added 1/2 oz. Saaz with 10 minutes left, and the other 1/2 oz. upon completion of boil, just before removing the pot from the burner for cooling.
Hops:	1 oz. Hallertauer (4.25% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 15 min.) .5 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast:	Used White labs pitchable German Ale/Kolsch, WLP029.
Log:	Boiled on 01/22/2003. OG = 1.044 Racked to secodary on 01/26/2003 Bottled on 02/08/2003 Tasted on 02/24/2003
Carbonation:	Carbonated with 3/4 cup dextrose boiled in one pint of water.
Tasting:	I may be biased, as this is my first brew, but I really really like it! Wife and neighbors agree. Very smooth, holds head nicely. Very nice malty flavor. My wife has already asked me to make some more of this. Maybe the naming strategy is paying off???

Recipe posted 05/23/03.