American Brown Ale

Brewer:	Greg		Email:	gcefalo@frontiernet.net
Beer:	American Brown Ale		Style:	American Brown
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	49 HCU (~21 SRM)		Bitterness:	40 IBU
OG:	1.052		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	4.6% v/v (3.6% w/w)
Water:	Preboiled 3 gallons of tap water for adding to primary. added 1 tsp gypsum to the boil
Grain:	8 oz. British crystal 50-60L 6 oz. British chocolate
Steep:	Steep grains at 150 degrees for 60 minutes.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.086	3 gallons
	5 lb. 8 oz. Light dry malt extract
	Use 2 tsp Irish Moss during the last 15 minutes for clarity.
Hops:	1 oz. Fuggles (5% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (5.8% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (5.8% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (5.8% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	Wyeast American 1056 Ale Yeast. Used a 2 quart starter.
Carbonation:	2.3 volumes	Keg: 12.5 psi @ 45°F Corn Sugar: 3.74 oz. for 4.8 gallons @ 69°F
	I kegged this batch.
Tasting:	Beer came out more like a porter, a little too dark, great coffee and chocolate flavors. To improve to meet style, next time I would substitute special B for the chocolate malt and increase the DME to 6#.

Recipe posted 10/27/01.