Carl's Pale Ale

Brewer:	Carl Hansen		Email:	carsbycarl@att.net
Beer:	Carl's Pale Ale		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	Extract		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	8 HCU (~6 SRM)		Bitterness:	46 IBU
OG:	1.052		FG:	1.008
Alcohol:	5.7% v/v (4.4% w/w)
Water:	Add tap water to the extract for a boil volume of 2 gallons Add boiled wort to 3 gallons of cold tap water in the carboy Substitute filtered water if your tap water is not high quality
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.129	2 gallons
	7 lb. Light malt extract
Hops:	1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 60 min.) 2 oz. Simcoe (12% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (for dry hopping) (aroma)
Yeast:	Pitch 1056 liquid at 72 degrees
Log:	4-7 days in the primary at 68-72 degrees 3-5 days in the secondary (dry hop with 1oz pelletized hops in a hop bag) 7+ days bottle condition
Carbonation:	2.6 volumes	Honey: 5.43 oz. for 5 gallons @ 72°F
Tasting:	Super simple recipe with outstanding results. Fresh hop aroma, with the perfect amount of bitterness. Crisp and refreshing with citrus notes. A friend of mine is a professional brewer and thought it was so good he asked if he could use the recipe for his brewpub!

Recipe posted 11/08/06.