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L.O. Ale

Session beer, brewed with 1 pound of Muntons Wheat DME (55%) and 0.75 pounds of Munutons Extra Light DME. I make 2.375 gallon batches which yeild a case of beer.

Brewer: Mark Email: -
Beer: L.O. Ale Style: American Wheat
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 2.375 gallons
Color:
7 HCU (~6 SRM)
Bitterness: 25 IBU
OG: 1.040 FG: 1.009
Alcohol: 4.0% v/v (3.1% w/w)
Water: Pre-boiled tap water and decanted for boil water. Used cold distilled water to add to fermenter to help cool wort.
Grain: 4 oz. American crystal 10L
2 oz. American crystal 20L
Steep: Brought 2 quarts of water to 160 °F. Turned off heat and added crushed grains. Steeped 30 minutes, then filtered tea through grainbag into boiling kettle
Boil: 45 minutes SG 1.069 1.375 gallons
1.75 lb. Light dry malt extract
4 oz. Honey
Added Irish Moss with 15 minutes left in the boil.
Hops: 0.5 oz. Centennial (9.1% AA, 30 min.)
0.25 oz. Centennial (9.1% AA, 2 min.)
Yeast: Danstar Nottingham yeast.
Log: Brewed, 8/17/02. Single stage fermentation, 7 days at 68 - 70 °F.
Carbonation: Bottled with 3/8 cups corn sugar and conditioned 7 days at 70 °F.
Tasting: Good quick beer. Too bitter for American Wheat style, to wimpy for American Pale Ale Style, just right for drinking. May remake with Cascade hops next time.

Recipe posted 09/06/02.