Mesa Moonlight Ale

This is our second batch of this great recipe that has become a
favorite among our friends.

Brewer:	The Tuckers		Email:	jtuck5000@cox.net
Beer:	Mesa Moonlight Ale		Style:	English Pale Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	10 HCU (~7 SRM)		Bitterness:	24 IBU
OG:	1.058		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	6.2% v/v (4.9% w/w)
Water:	We use 6 gallons of Reverse Osmosis water. Three go into the primary fermenter and three into the brew pot for steep and boil. We add 1 tsp of gypsum to give the water some character.
Grain:	1 lb. 0 oz. American crystal 20L
Steep:	Crystal malt is steeped in a nylon grain bag for 30 minutes in 3 gallons of water held at 150 degrees. Then the temp is brought up to 165 degrees and grains are removed.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.107	3 gallons
	6 lb. 0 oz. Light malt extract 2 lb. Honey
	6 lbs Muntons pale liquid malt extract, two pounds of Arizona Mesquite honey and 2 oz of Fuggles added for a vigorous boil of one hour.
Hops:	2 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Hallertauer Hersbrucker (5% AA, 15 min.) .5 oz. Styrian Goldings (aroma)
Yeast:	Wyeast #1968, London ESB Ale, XL Pack.
Log:	Brewed on Friday, January 13, 2006. Fermentatiion temperature is 72deg
Carbonation:	We will prime this batch with 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons of corn sugar
Tasting:	AHHHHHHHHHHH BEER!!! The elixir of life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Recipe posted 01/14/06.