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Steam Head Lager

Brewer: Howells Email: howells_family_of_fine_beers@hotmail.com
Beer: Steam Head Lager Style: California Common
Type: All grain Size: 5. gallons
Color:
11 HCU (~8 SRM)
Bitterness: 45 IBU
OG: 1.052 FG: 1.014
Alcohol: 4.8% v/v (3.8% w/w)
Grain: 8 lb. Briess 2-row
1 lb. Briess crystal 40L
1 lb. Briess Wheat malt
Mash: 70% efficiency
Rest at 145 for 30 minutes
Rest at 152-158 for 60 minutes
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.040 6.5 gallons
Irish Moss 15 minutes
Hops: 1 oz. Northern Brewer (7.7% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Target (8.4% AA, 15 min.)
1 oz. Northern Brewer (aroma)
Yeast: White Labs San Francisco Lager #810
Log: Ferment at 50-55 for 2 weeks
Secondary at 35-40 for 2 weeks
Carbonation: Bottle condition

Recipe posted 02/07/03.