California Uncommon

This beer is a cross between an American Pilsner and a British Pale
Ale. Using Lager yeast at ale temperatures resulted in an uncommon
charatcer that is quite tasty.

Brewer:	Matt McCluskey		Email:	mmcclusk2@yahoo.com
Beer:	California Uncommon		Style:	California Common
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	4.5 gallons
Color:	11 HCU (~8 SRM)		Bitterness:	23 IBU
OG:	1.071		FG:	1.012
Alcohol:	7.6% v/v (6.0% w/w)
Grain:	1 lb. Wheat malt
Steep:	Steep Wheat Malt for 30 min. @ 155° in about 1.5 gallons of H2O.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.064	5 gallons
	6 lb. 12 oz. Extra Light dry malt extract
	1/2 tsp Irish Moss last 10 minutes of boil.
Hops:	1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Tettnanger (4.5% AA, 10 min.) .5 oz. Tettnanger (Dry) (aroma)
Yeast:	White Labs San Francisco Lager #WLP810. Starter made three days before boil.
Log:	Ferment for 7 days in primary @ 70-72°F. Ferment 7 days secondary, and dry hop with 1/2 ounce Tettnanger @ 68-70°F.
Carbonation:	Bottle using 1 cup corn sugar, age for 7 days.
Tasting:	This is my favorite beer I have brewed. I will be making it again. The taste is hard describe. Just brew it and enjoy.

Recipe posted 03/12/02.