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Blonde Ale

This is also known as my return to brewing ale. My brewing's been out of commission
for over a year and a half now, so I'm getting back into it with a light ale.

Brewer: Adam L. Crawford Email: Adam31478@aol.com
Beer: Blonde Ale Style: Cream Ale
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
5 HCU (~4 SRM)
Bitterness: 24 IBU
OG: 1.057 FG: 1.010
Alcohol: 6.0% v/v (4.7% w/w)
Water: I use store-bought spring water.
Grain: 1 lb. American crystal 10L
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.071 4 gallons
6 lb. Light dry malt extract
Irish Moss added with 15 mins. left.
Hops: 1.5 oz. Willamette (5% AA, 60 min.)
.5 oz. Willamette (5% AA, 10 min.)
1 oz. Willamette (aroma)
Yeast: Due to economic reasons, the temperature in my apartment hovers around 64°. Because of this, and just to be unique, I'm using a California Ale and a Steam beer yeast together.
Carbonation: 2.7 volumes Corn Sugar: 4.77 oz. for 5 gallons @ 64°F

Recipe posted 12/02/04.