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Jean-Claude Van Wifebeater Ale

Brewed in honor of our favorite martial arts movie star!

Brewer: McKinney Brothers Email: chrmckin5@aol.com
Beer: Jean-Claude Van Wifebeater Ale Style: Belgian Pale Ale
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5.0 gallons
Color:
15 HCU (~9 SRM)
Bitterness: 30 IBU
OG: 1.062 FG: 1.014
Alcohol: 6.2% v/v (4.8% w/w)
Grain: 8 oz. Belgian aromatic
1 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
1 lb. Belgian CaraVienne
8 oz. Flaked wheat
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.048 6.5 gallons
6 lb. Light malt extract
1 lb. Belgian candi sugar
Add irish Moss @15min. left in the boil
Hops: 1.0 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 60 min.)
1.0 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 30 min.)
1.0 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 10 min.)
1.0 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 3 min.)
Yeast: WLP 575 Belgium Style Ale Yeast Blend

Recipe posted 01/07/06.