Drunken Dunkel 1-Reg

This was my first attempt at a dunkelweizen, so I did two slightly different versions. This one, 1-Reg, was my attempt at a regular dunkel, although this is a higher alcohol content in comparison with the normal style parameters. It turned out very nicely, with the textbook banana clove finish, but still has a lot of kick.

Brewer:	Gary Slafka		Email:	gtslafka@comcast.net
Beer:	Drunken Dunkel 1-Reg		Style:	Dunkelweizen
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.0 gallons
Color:	52 HCU (~22 SRM)		Bitterness:	11 IBU
OG:	1.069		FG:	1.018
Alcohol:	6.6% v/v (5.2% w/w)
Grain:	8 oz. American crystal 40L 4 oz. American chocolate 4 oz. American black patent
Steep:	Steep grains until boil.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.099	3.5 gallons
	2 lb. Light dry malt extract 6.6 lb. Wheat extract (liquid extract)
Hops:	1 oz. Hallertauer (3.8% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Hallertauer (3.8% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast:	Liquid WLP 300 Hefeweizen Ale
Log:	7/30/05 Brewed, Note that this yeast kicks in immediately the very first day, so watch your airlock for first day clogging. After the first day though, it was fine, so a blowoff system was not needed. 8/6/05 Transferred to Secondary 8/13/05 Bottled 50 12oz 8/20/05 First Taste OG 1066 FG 1018 Alcohol 6.3% ABV
Carbonation:	5 oz priming sugar.
Tasting:	A very nice smooth tasting classic dunkel, with a kick. A subtle banana clove finish, but very, very, smooth and refreshing. I am very pleased with the results. See Drunken Dunkel 2-Dark for an alternative recipe.

Recipe posted 08/27/05.