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Harvey's Home for the Holidays

My second attempt at a 'spiced holiday ale'. Folks seemed to enjoy it judging by the rate at which it was imbibed! Could have used a little more spice in my opinion to give it that holiday kick, but I'm certainly not complaining.

Brewer: CFLY Email: jayharvey4@yahoo.com
Beer: Harvey's Home for the Holidays Style: American Amber Ale
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
13 HCU (~9 SRM)
Bitterness: 19 IBU
OG: 1.048 FG: 1.012
Alcohol: 4.6% v/v (3.6% w/w)
Water: Tap water.
Grain: 1 lb. American 2-row
1 lb. American crystal 20L
Steep: Add grains to cold water and bring to 160°F. Steep at 160°F for 20-30 minutes.
Boil: 45 minutes SG 1.095 2.5 gallons
3.3 lb. Light malt extract
1 lb. Amber dry malt extract
1 lb. Honey
Add 1 tsp ground ginger, 2 tsp ground nutmeg and 1 tsp ground allspice at 35 minutes (i.e. boil for 10 min).
Hops: 1 oz. Cascade (5.9% AA, 45 min.)
1 oz. Fuggles (4.1% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast: Safale yeast. Sprinkled on top of wort.
Log: Brew date: 11/16/08
Primary: 6 days
Secondary: 28 days
I filtered this beer before kegging with a 5 micron filter.
Carbonation: 2.5 volumes Keg: 9.7 psi @ 35°F
Tasting: This was a well balanced beer in my opinion. Not too bitter or malty. Next time I will add more of the spices. Possibly add an orange peel for the last 15 minutes of the boil.

Recipe posted 03/10/09.