Cold Stream Steam

A close redition of Anchor Steam Beer.

Brewer: kurt knotts Email: -
Beer: Cold Stream Steam Style: California Common
Type: All grain Size: 5.5 gallons
Color:
5 HCU (~4 SRM)
Bitterness: 31 IBU
OG: 1.044 FG: 1.012
Alcohol: 4.2% v/v (3.3% w/w)
Grain: 6 lb. American 2-row
.25 lb. American crystal 60L
.5 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
Mash: 95% efficiency
Mash in at 154, hold 21/2 hours, mash out 10 min at 168.
Sparge and collect 6 gallons.
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.041 6 gallons
4 oz. Wheat extract
boil down to 5.5 gal
Hops: .5 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 45 min.)
1 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 15 min.)
.5 oz. Northern Brewer (aroma)
Yeast: wyeast california common starter
Carbonation: 2/3 cup light dme

Recipe posted 01/31/98.