Sticke Altbier

Now that the weather has finally reached near lagering conditions in my basement I have decided to brew a small batch of alt. Not my most favorite style but I wanted a good everyday beer and to use up some leftover chocolate and dark crystal without doing another dark beer (just did a porter).

Brewer:	Tim Lewis		Email:	brewman@cox.net
Beer:	Sticke Altbier		Style:	North German Altbier
Type:	Partial mash		Size:	3.75 gallons
Color:	50 HCU (~22 SRM)		Bitterness:	55 IBU
OG:	1.065		FG:	1.012
Alcohol:	6.9% v/v (5.4% w/w)
Water:	Spring water
Grain:	0.5 lb. American 2-row 1 lb. German Munich 0.5 lb. American crystal 60L 0.25 lb. British chocolate
Mash:	80% efficiency
	Single infusion mash / steep at 150F for 45 minutes
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.082	3 gallons
	4 lb. Light dry malt extract
	1 tsp Irish Moss @20 minutes
Hops:	2 oz. Perle (8% AA, 60 min.)
Yeast:	Wyeast 1007 German Ale in a 1 quart starter
Carbonation:	Corn sugar
Tasting:	TBD

Recipe posted 01/17/07.