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Grogoch Red Ale

The use of Melanoidin should give this beer a higher SRM rating.

Brewer: Maple City Brewing Authority Email: mcbauthority@yahoo.com
Beer: Grogoch Red Ale Style: American Amber Ale
Type: Partial mash Size: 6 gallons
Color:
6 HCU (~5 SRM)
Bitterness: 23 IBU
OG: 1.052 FG: 1.020
Alcohol: 4.1% v/v (3.2% w/w)
Grain: 6.00 lb. American 2-row
0..5 lb. American crystal 40L
.25 lb. Weyermann Rye
0..5 lb. Melanoidin
Mash: 70% efficiency
Mash all grains @150° for 45 mins, then Sparge @170° with 2 gals

Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.052 6 gallons
3 lb. 5 oz. Light dry malt extract
Add 3.3# Extra Light DME and 1oz Saaz hops, bring to boil. At 30 mins into boil, add 1oz Willamette hops. At 45 mins into boil add 1 ts Irish moss and wort chiller. At 58 mins into boil add 1oz Willamette hops.
Hops: 1 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Willamette (5% AA, 30 min.)
1 oz. Willamette (aroma)
Yeast: White Labs 001 California Ale
Log: Brewed on 1/31/06. Sg was 1.050. Primary 1 week, Secondary 1 week, bottle and drink 4 weeks later. Should be great for St. Patricks Day!

Recipe posted 01/21/06.