American Brown Ale

An American Brown Ale. Very simple and successful recipe.

Brewer:	Two TKE's Brew		Email:	rp_1122@hotmail.com
Beer:	American Brown Ale		Style:	American Brown
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	52 HCU (~22 SRM)		Bitterness:	26 IBU
OG:	1.050		FG:	1.018
Alcohol:	4.1% v/v (3.2% w/w)
Grain:	4 oz. American chocolate 4 oz. British black patent
Steep:	Steep grains at 160 degrees for 15 minutes.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.050	5 gallons
	6.6 lb. Light malt extract
	Use Irish Moss during the last 5 minutes for clarity.
Hops:	1 oz. Fuggles (4.2% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Fuggles (4.2% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Fuggles (4.2% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	Wyeast American Ale Yeast.
Log:	Ferment at Room temperature for 2 weeks. No racking. Bottle after two weeks because we have to have this ready for Xmas Party.
Carbonation:	2.0 volumes	Corn Sugar: 2.97 oz. for 4.8 gallons @ 69°F
	Used 3 oz. Corn Sugar for priming.
Tasting:	to follow...

Recipe posted 11/27/00.