Thieving McGregors! Scotch Ale

Brewer:	Matt		Email:	tcbrewguy@hotmail.com
Beer:	Thieving McGregors! Scotch Ale		Style:	Strong Scotch Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	41 HCU (~19 SRM)		Bitterness:	26 IBU
OG:	1.072		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	7.2% v/v (5.7% w/w)
Water:	Water profile: Edinburgh - Use water high in calcium, sodium, carbonate, and chloride, but low in sulfate.
Grain:	9.6 lb. Simpsons Golden Promise .96 lb. Wheat malt 1.2 lb. British crystal 50-60L .24 lb. Roasted barley
Mash:	80% efficiency
	Single infusion batch sparge: Saccharification @ 158*F for 90 minutes. Sparge @ 168*-172*F.
Boil:	90 minutes	SG 1.055	6.5 gallons
	A longer boil time will result in more caramel character - an important quality in this beer.
Hops:	1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 20 min.)
Yeast:	Wyeast #1728 Scottish Ale Yeast in 2L starter
Carbonation:	2.0 Vol's CO2. Keg and force carb or use 2.79oz cane sugar in priming solution.

Recipe posted 03/29/06.