Redfire Red Ale

This fiery red ale is being brewed for the upcoming SVT getogether this summer. It promises to be hoppy and strong bodied.

Brewer:	Jon		Email:	barking_dog@sbcglobal.net
Beer:	Redfire Red Ale		Style:	English Strong (Extra Special) Bitter
Type:	Extract		Size:	5.25 gallons
Color:	37 HCU (~18 SRM)		Bitterness:	43 IBU
OG:	1.057		FG:	1.013
Alcohol:	5.6% v/v (4.4% w/w)
Water:	Filtered tap water
Grain:	1 lb. American crystal 90L .5 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
Steep:	Steep both Carapils and Caramel malt in steeeping bag as water warms to 180° F.
Boil:	80 minutes	SG 1.050	6 gallons
	7.5 lb. Amber malt extract
Hops:	1.25 oz. Northern Brewer (7.0% AA, 80 min.) 1.25 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.) 1.5 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast:	Wyeast 1056
Log:	Brewed 4/29.
Carbonation:	Keg carbonated.

Recipe posted 04/30/03.