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German Amber

This is a good malty slightly nutty amber ale brewed in a slightly German style.

Brewer: Young Buck Brewing Email: ybbcales
Beer: German Amber Style: American Amber Ale
Type: All grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
16 HCU (~10 SRM)
Bitterness: 19 IBU
OG: 1.052 FG: 1.010
Alcohol: 5.4% v/v (4.3% w/w)
Water: Burtonize water.
Grain: 5 lb. American 2-row
4 lb. American Munich
4 oz. American crystal 120L
Mash: 80% efficiency
Mash grist in 2 3/4 gallons and rest at 158 for 45 minutes. Sparge to yield 6 gallons.
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.040 6.5 gallons
Boil 1 oz. Willamettes for 1 hour. Boil 1.5 oz for 1-2 minutes for aroma.
Hops: 1 oz. Willamette (5% AA, 60 min.)
1.5 oz. Willamette (aroma)
Yeast: Force cool to 60 and pitch Wyeast 1056.
Log: Ferment for 4 days. Rack and condition at 60 for 4 more days.
Carbonation: Bottle condition for 2 weeks at 65F with 7/8 cup corn sugar.
Tasting: Slightly nutty, bready malt character with a balanced hop presence. Good amber peachy body with medium body. Great beer for amber ale lovers.

Recipe posted 02/13/01.