McBride's Amber Ale

This beer turned out really nice. A good balance between the malt and hops bitterness, with a dark amber color. Unlike a lot of beers, this one was good as soon as it was done carbonating, but has gotten even better with a little aging.
Actual specialty grains were
Briess Caramel 12 oz.
Pale Caramalt 12 oz.

Brewer:	Two Gals Brewing		Email:	bmeyer@iland.net
Beer:	McBride's Amber Ale		Style:	American Amber Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.0 gallons
Color:	15 HCU (~10 SRM)		Bitterness:	22 IBU
OG:	1.049		FG:	1.012
Alcohol:	4.7% v/v (3.7% w/w)
Grain:	12 oz. American crystal 40L 12 oz. British Carastan light
Steep:	Grains were placed in cold water and brought to 170° and removed.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.040	6.0 gallons
	6.0 lb. Light malt extract
	1/4 tsp irish moss with 15 min. left in boil.
Hops:	1.00 oz. Hallertauer Hersbrucker (2.1% AA, 60 min.) 1.00 oz. Tettnanger (4.9% AA, 30 min.) .50 oz. Willamette (aroma)
Yeast:	Wyeast liquid yeast #1084 started with sterile wort.
Log:	Primary fermentation at 70° Secondary fermentation at 62°
Carbonation:	Bottle carbonated with 3/4 cup corn sugar.
Tasting:	Next time I would cut back on the specialty grains a little bit. All in all this is a VERY drinkable and enjoyable beer! Very well liked by several people who tried it!

Recipe posted 06/13/00.