Lionator 2, The Return of Pedro

Brewer:	22nd PT Clan		Email:	-
Beer:	Lionator 2, The Return of Pedro		Style:	India Pale Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	13 HCU (~9 SRM)		Bitterness:	48 IBU
OG:	1.075		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	8.3% v/v (6.6% w/w)
Water:	Pur water filtered all Boil and Sparge water, Kirkland brand bottled water added to bring to 5 gallons
Grain:	8 lb. American 2-row 8 oz. American Munich 8 oz. Scottish Peated 8 oz. Belgian biscuit 1 lb. American crystal 20L
Mash:	80% efficiency
	Mash is done using a single decoction to bring mash from protein rest at 125°F to 150°F for primary conversion. Mash then brought to 165°F for mash out and raised to 170°F for sparge.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.075	5 gallons
	2 lb. Rice extract
	1 tsp. Irish Moss at 45min of boil
Hops:	1 oz. Amarilo (9.1% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Crystal (4.25% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.) .5 oz. Crystal (4.25% AA, 15 min.) 1 oz. Amarilo (9.1% AA, 5 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (aroma) .5 oz. Crystal (aroma)
Yeast:	White Labs Dry English Ale yeast.
Log:	first gallon from sparge pulled and boiled til sparge is completed and boil has begun, it is then added back to boil.
Carbonation:	Kegged using force carbonation
Tasting:	Well balanced Beer, decent hop balance and nice warm toffee and caramel notes work well together. Rather strong but no harsh alcohol taste. Tastes best served a little warmer, ~50°F

Recipe posted 08/05/06.