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Ruddy ale

Red Ale for "Homebrew Basics" class.

Brewer: Don Blake Email: -
Beer: Ruddy ale Style: American Amber Ale
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5.5 gallons
Color:
27 HCU (~14 SRM)
Bitterness: 24 IBU
OG: 1.058 FG: 1.011
Alcohol: 6.0% v/v (4.7% w/w)
Water: 1 t gypsum
1 t CaCO3
Grain: 1 lb. American crystal 45L
.125 lb. American chocolate
.5 lb. Victory
Steep: Steep grains in grain bag for 30 mins in 160F water
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.045 7 gallons
8 lb. Light malt extract
1 t irish moss
Hops: 20g Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 60 min.)
20g Goldings (5% AA, 10 min.)
Yeast: White Labs WLP 001 American Ale

Recipe posted 08/11/07.