Grogoch Red Ale

The use of Melanoidin should give this beer a higher SRM rating.

Brewer:	Maple City Brewing Authority		Email:	mcbauthority@yahoo.com
Beer:	Grogoch Red Ale		Style:	American Amber Ale
Type:	Partial mash		Size:	6 gallons
Color:	6 HCU (~5 SRM)		Bitterness:	23 IBU
OG:	1.052		FG:	1.020
Alcohol:	4.1% v/v (3.2% w/w)
Grain:	6.00 lb. American 2-row 0..5 lb. American crystal 40L .25 lb. Weyermann Rye 0..5 lb. Melanoidin
Mash:	70% efficiency
	Mash all grains @150° for 45 mins, then Sparge @170° with 2 gals
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.052	6 gallons
	3 lb. 5 oz. Light dry malt extract
	Add 3.3# Extra Light DME and 1oz Saaz hops, bring to boil. At 30 mins into boil, add 1oz Willamette hops. At 45 mins into boil add 1 ts Irish moss and wort chiller. At 58 mins into boil add 1oz Willamette hops.
Hops:	1 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Willamette (5% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Willamette (aroma)
Yeast:	White Labs 001 California Ale
Log:	Brewed on 1/31/06. Sg was 1.050. Primary 1 week, Secondary 1 week, bottle and drink 4 weeks later. Should be great for St. Patricks Day!

Recipe posted 01/21/06.