Challenger IPA

This brew was very popular at my brothers bachelor party.

Brewer:	Andy Hancock		Email:	Ahancbrew1@aol.com
Beer:	Challenger IPA		Style:	India Pale Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	5.25 gallons
Color:	15 HCU (~9 SRM)		Bitterness:	71 IBU
OG:	1.057		FG:	1.013
Alcohol:	5.7% v/v (4.5% w/w)
Water:	Filtered tap water adjusted with gypsum.
Grain:	9 lb. British pale 1 lb. British crystal 50-60L
Mash:	80% efficiency
	mash at 155 degrees for 90 minutes.
Boil:	90 minutes	SG 1.046	6.5 gallons
	Irish moss added last 15 minutes.
Hops:	2 oz. Challenger (7.2% AA, 90 min.) 1 oz. Challenger (7.2% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Challenger (aroma)
Yeast:	Wyeast British ale in 1 quart.
Log:	Ferment at 70 degrees. 1 week primary, 1 week secondary.
Carbonation:	2.0 volumes	Keg: 11.3 psi @ 50°F
	Forced Co2 to carbonate.
Tasting:	Very good flavor. Next time I'll add a small amount of Northdown at 10 minutes to make the flavor more complex.

Recipe posted 06/04/00.