Indian Creek I.P.A.

Brewer:	Pete Strunk		Email:	-
Beer:	Indian Creek I.P.A.		Style:	India Pale Ale
Type:	Partial mash		Size:	6.0 gallons
Color:	21 HCU (~12 SRM)		Bitterness:	55 IBU
OG:	1.068		FG:	1.015
Alcohol:	6.8% v/v (5.4% w/w)
Water:	7 gallons of tap water ran thru a G.E. water filter.Let sit for 24 hours. 3 gallons of distilled water for D.M.E.
Grain:	3 lb. American 6-row 2 lb. German Munich 1 lb. American crystal 60L
Mash:	65% efficiency
	Single infusion batch sparge. Mash grains with 2 gallons of water at 155° for one hour. Add sparge water (3 gallons)at 172° stir,let sit for 5 minutes and drain.Collect 4 gallons of liquid.If necessary do another charge of sparge water.
Boil:	45 minutes	SG 1.058	7.0 gallons
	6 lb. Light dry malt extract
	Irish Moss at 15 minute mark.Yeast nutrient same time
Hops:	1.5 oz. Centennial (9.4% AA, 45 min.) 1.0 oz. Cascade (6.9% AA, 15 min.) .5 oz. Centennial (9.4% AA, 15 min.) 1.0 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast:	WLP.001 Yeast cake from like style batch.
Log:	Ferment at 68° for 2 weeks. Rack into Keg at 45° for one week. Force carb.
Carbonation:	2.5 volumes	Keg: 9.7 psi @ 35°F
	I like a little more carbonation then style calls for,also I do it slowly by letting it sit for few days before consuming.

Recipe posted 10/06/07.