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Fools Firewater

Made for a gathering of friends we've all called the Fools Gathering for quite some time - this is to celebrate 10 years of this event.

Brewer: Andy Greider Email: -
Beer: Fools Firewater Style: American Pale Ale
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5.5 gallons
Color:
13 HCU (~9 SRM)
Bitterness: 35 IBU
OG: 1.051 FG: 1.010
Alcohol: 5.3% v/v (4.2% w/w)
Water: Brita Filtered tap water
Grain: 8 oz. American crystal 40L
6 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
0 oz. British crystal 135-165L
Steep: 160° 30 min
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.141 2 gallons
5.5 lb. Light dry malt extract
.5 lb. Amber dry malt extract
Whirlfloc at end
Hops: 1 oz. Chinook (12% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Chinook (12% AA, 45 min.)
.5 oz. Chinook (12% AA, 10 min.)
.5 oz. Chinook (12% AA, 1 min.)
.5 oz. Chinook (aroma)
1 oz. Chinook Secondary (aroma)
Yeast: WLP029 German Kölsch Yeast - this really makes the whole beer just POP!

Recipe posted 05/24/12.