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JBL Strong Brown

This is my first recipe on the site. I am a grad student in food science department at NCSU, specializing in bioprocessing and fermentation. I think it turned out well, although the color is much lighter than what is pictured.

Brewer: Johnathon Blake Layfield Email: -
Beer: JBL Strong Brown Style: English Brown
Type: Partial mash Size: 5.5 gallons
Color:
51 HCU (~22 SRM)
Bitterness: 41 IBU
OG: 1.044 FG: 1.010
Alcohol: 4.4% v/v (3.4% w/w)
Water: Boiled and cooled water for dilution of mash.
Grain: 0.80 lb. American crystal 120L
4.9 oz. British chocolate
Mash: 70% efficiency
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.054 4.5 gallons
2.66 lb. Light malt extract
2.22 lb. Light dry malt extract
6.4 oz. Brown sugar
Hops: 1.76 oz. Spalt (6.75% AA, 60 min.)
0.88 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 15 min.)
1 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast: Nottingham- Grown in light dry malt at 150rpm- 30oC for 24 Hr. 1 liter total
Log: Dry Hopped (1 oz of Sazz) the day before bottling.
Carbonation: 2.3 volumes Corn Sugar: 3.86 oz. for 5.0 gallons @ 20°C
Tasting: Yum

Recipe posted 04/30/08.