Sopris Amber Ale

Brewer:	Michael Uhrich		Email:	dopey816@hotmail.com
Beer:	Sopris Amber Ale		Style:	American Amber Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	10 gallons
Color:	14 HCU (~9 SRM)		Bitterness:	26 IBU
OG:	1.044		FG:	-
Alcohol:	-
Grain:	14 lb. British pale 1 lb. American Vienna 1 lb. American victory 1 lb. British crystal 70-80L 1 lb. Wheat Malt
Mash:	70% efficiency
	Mash in 5 gallons of water and rest at 152F for 90 minutes. Mash out at 170 for 10 mins. Sparge with 8.5 gallons at 170 for 40 minutes.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.037	12 gallons
Hops:	2 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 30 min.) 2 oz. Kent Goldings (aroma)
Yeast:	Use slurry from either American Ale II or use Ringwood Ale Yeast 1187
Log:	Primary Ferment for 5 days Transfer and age for 4 days with finings
Carbonation:	Prime with 1 1/2 cups DME and condition for 2 weeks before tasting
Tasting:	This beer is very similar to Mass Transit Amber Ale that is made by Bristo Brewing Company in Colorado Springs. I altered it alittle bit to make a very drinkable slightly nutty malt flavored amber ale.

Recipe posted 07/19/00.