West Coast Pale Ale

This is my house Pale Ale. I keep a keg in stock at all times.
This is similar to Sierra Nevada.

Brewer:	Andy Hancock		Email:	-
Beer:	West Coast Pale Ale		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	5.25 gallons
Color:	8 HCU (~6 SRM)		Bitterness:	38 IBU
OG:	1.051		FG:	1.012
Alcohol:	5.1% v/v (4.0% w/w)
Grain:	8 lb. American 2-row 8 oz. British crystal 50-60L 8 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
Mash:	82% efficiency
	131° for 30 minutes, 155° for 60 minutes.
Boil:	90 minutes	SG 1.042	6.5 gallons
	Add 1/2 tsp of Irish Moss for last 15 minutes.
Hops:	.75 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 90 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast:	I use White labs WLP001 American ale. Wyeast American ale also works fine.
Log:	Fermentation temp. is held around 68°.
Carbonation:	2.2 volumes	Keg: 11.4 psi @ 45°F

Recipe posted 12/18/00.