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Carl's Pale Ale

Brewer: Carl Hansen Email: carsbycarl@att.net
Beer: Carl's Pale Ale Style: American Pale Ale
Type: Extract Size: 5 gallons
Color:
7 HCU (~6 SRM)
Bitterness: 48 IBU
OG: 1.054 FG: 1.008
Alcohol: 5.9% v/v (4.6% w/w)
Water: Add tap water to the extract for a boil volume of 2 gallons
Add boiled wort to 3 gallons of cold tap water in the carboy
Substitute filtered water if your tap water is not high quality
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.134 2 gallons
6 lb. Light malt extract
1 lb. Cane sugar
Hops: 3 oz. Simcoe (12% AA, 45 min.)
1 oz. Centennial (for dry hopping) (aroma)
Yeast: Pitch 1056 liquid at 72 degrees
Log: 4-7 days in the primary at 68-72 degrees
3-5 days in the secondary (dry hop with 1oz pelletized hops in a hop bag)
7+ days bottle condition
Carbonation: 2.6 volumes Honey: 5.43 oz. for 5 gallons @ 72°F
Tasting: Super simple recipe with outstanding results. Fresh hop aroma, with the perfect amount of bitterness.

Recipe posted 06/16/07.