Light Summer Cherry

This was an attempt to produce a light beer for the summer that is very drinkable.

Brewer: KRAB Brothers KB's Email: koerbekah@mewlan.com
Beer: Light Summer Cherry Style: American Light Lager
Type: All grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
14 HCU (~9 SRM)
Bitterness: 33 IBU
OG: 1.061 FG: 1.010
Alcohol: 6.6% v/v (5.2% w/w)
Water: Sofened tap water
Grain: 8 lb. American 2-row
.75 lb. British crystal 70-80L
.5 lb. Raw wheat
Mash: 78% efficiency
mash at 140-147 for more non-fermentables since I am using Naughtingham
Boil: 120 minutes SG 1.051 6 gallons
1 lb. Honey
1.25 lb. Bing Cherrys
Hops: .75 oz. Galena (13% AA, 60 min.)
Log: Bing cherrys destemed/pitted and run through a blender and added after primary fermentation.
Carbonation: 1 cup corn sugar

Recipe posted 05/26/09.