Crazy Monk Stout

We all know who the crazy monk is.
This is designed to be a clone of the old dude.
Just keep him away from the woman and children.

Brewer:	Leif		Email:	leifr@aol.com
Beer:	Crazy Monk Stout		Style:	Imperial Stout
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	295 HCU		Bitterness:	82 IBU
OG:	1.098		FG:	1.030
Alcohol:	8.7% v/v (6.9% w/w)
Water:	1/3 San Jose Tap. The rest is distilled.
Grain:	14 lb. American 2-row 1 lb. American victory 2.5 lb. British brown 1.5 lb. British crystal 95-115L 1.25 lb. British chocolate 1 lb. Roasted barley
Mash:	65% efficiency
	Single step infusion @ 155° Collect About 5.5 Gal. Add water to bring to 8 Gal.
Boil:	100 minutes	SG 1.061	8 gallons
Hops:	.5 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 90 min.) 1 oz. Chinook (12% AA, 90 min.) 2 oz. Cascade (5% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Centennial (aroma)
Yeast:	American Ale
Carbonation:	2.5 vol. 17lbs. @ 50°
Tasting:	Brewed on 11/10 Keged on 12/15. Tastes great, Coffee, Chocolate, Licorice. Very complex, and very smooth. A great sipping beer for Christmas.

Recipe posted 11/09/99.