Mighty Old Ale

An attempt to make a style comparable to Old Peculier, just kicked up
a notch.

Brewer:	Kevin Bradley		Email:	tkbrad@swbell.net
Beer:	Mighty Old Ale		Style:	English Old/Strong Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.0 gallons
Color:	71 HCU (~28 SRM)		Bitterness:	28 IBU
OG:	1.079		FG:	1.015
Alcohol:	8.2% v/v (6.4% w/w)
Water:	None
Grain:	1 lb. Belgian CaraMunich 1/4 lb. British chocolate 1/4 lb. Belgian Special B
Steep:	Steep grains in water at 165°F for 30 minutes. Remove grains, stir in extract and molasses, and bring up to boil.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.066	6.0 gallons
	7.5 lb. Light malt extract 1.5 lb. Dark malt extract 1 lb. 2 oz. Molasses - Grandma Moses Pale
	Irish moss at 30 minutes.
Hops:	1 oz. Fuggles (5.5% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Willamette (4.0% AA, 45 min.)
Yeast:	WYeast 1272 - Popped bag 3 days before pitching. Made a starter 1 day later, in a 22 oz bottle with a 4 tablespoons of DME, boiled in a cup and a half of water.
Log:	Brewed 7/4/99
Carbonation:	3/4 cup corn sugar in enough boiled water to dissolve.

Recipe posted 07/01/99.