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Braindead Pale Ale

Brewer: Scott Babin Email: sbabin@umich.edu
Beer: Braindead Pale Ale Style: American Pale Ale
Type: Extract Size: 5.5 gallons
Color:
16 HCU (~10 SRM)
Bitterness: 20 IBU
OG: 1.054 FG: 1.012
Alcohol: 5.4% v/v (4.2% w/w)
Grain: .5 lb. Roasted barley
Steep: 165 for 10 minutes prior to boil
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.118 2.5 gallons
6.6 lb. Light malt extract
1.0 lb. Light dry malt extract
Actually used extra light malt extract but didn't see entry for it.
Color is much lighter than program calculated.
Irish moss last 45 minutes
Hops: 1.5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 60 min.)
1.0 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast: White Labs #001 California Ale Pitchable
Log: Gelatin crystals 2 days before kegging as clarifying agent.
Carbonation: 2.3 volumes Keg: 12.5 psi @ 45°F
Draft
Tasting: Even the non-beer lovers liked this one.
Was very pleased with results.

Recipe posted 01/21/02.