Recession Red

Not your typical Red Ale. Full body with just enough hop follow through.

Brewer:	West Wind		Email:	dteach2584@yahoo.com
Beer:	Recession Red		Style:	"American Red"
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	18 HCU (~11 SRM)		Bitterness:	43 IBU
OG:	1.063		FG:	1.012
Alcohol:	6.5% v/v (5.1% w/w)
Water:	Tacoma water - nothing added, nothing needed
Grain:	9 lb. American 2-row .5 lb. American Munich 1 lb. American crystal 40L 1 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) .05 lb. American black patent
Mash:	75% efficiency
	60 minute infusion mash at 154°. Mash out up to 165°.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.052	6 gallons
Hops:	1 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Mt. Hood (4.5% AA, 15 min.) .25 oz. Cascade (aroma) 1 oz. Crystal (aroma)
Yeast:	English Ale Yeast from starter (prepared 24 hours in advance)
Log:	Typical brew / fermentation cycle times. This is a great recipe and I will be making it again once the first keg is empty.
Carbonation:	Carbonate with 12 lbs CO2, then serve with beer gas.
Tasting:	This is a great tasting beer. I don't want to call it a Scottish Ale because the body is much smoother than your typical Scottish. This ale is a true crowd pleaser as it offers something for everyone.

Recipe posted 05/09/09.