Biker Pale Ale

This is my second attempt at all-grain. I am hoping for an APA with a little more hop bitterness than the style calls for, but hey, since when did Biker's gave a damn about style? ;)

Brewer:	Squid		Email:	squidrat@hotmail.com
Beer:	Biker Pale Ale		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	15 HCU (~10 SRM)		Bitterness:	48 IBU
OG:	1.054		FG:	1.012
Alcohol:	5.4% v/v (4.3% w/w)
Grain:	8.5 lb. American 2-row 1 lb. Wheat malt 1 lb. British crystal 50-60L
Mash:	70% efficiency
	90 min at 152°f, in 1.5 qt per pound (approx 4gl). Sparged with 4gl at 180°f to collect just under 7gl.
Boil:	60 min minutes	SG 1.039	7 gallons
	1tsp Irish moss for last 5 min. .5 oz cascades at flame out. 2 oz cascades and 1 oz perles dry hop in secondary.
Hops:	2 oz. Cascade (5.4% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (5.4% AA, 5 min.) 2.5 oz. Cascade (aroma) 1 oz. Perle (aroma)
Yeast:	Yeastlab A02 American Ale yeast, 1 qt starter made from washed yeast harvested from Cream Ale primary.
Log:	Brewed on 13 Jun 99, fermenting at 68-70°f. Expect to transfer to secondary and dry hop in approx 5-7 days.
Carbonation:	2.5 volumes	Corn Sugar: 4.25 oz. for 4.75 gallons @ 70°F
Tasting:	I'll update this post as the beer progresses.

Recipe posted 06/15/99.