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Pride of the Clan Scotch Ale

I love a good malty scotch ale. This recipe should have a nice rich malt
character with just enough hops to balance the sweetness and a mild smoky
flavor. Just the thing for those cold highland nights.

Brewer: Christopher McMath Email: mcmath@colorado.edu
Beer: Pride of the Clan Scotch Ale Style: Scotch Ale
Type: All grain Size: 6 gallons
Color:
39 HCU (~18 SRM)
Bitterness: 20 IBU
OG: 1.057 FG: 1.018
Alcohol: 5.0% v/v (3.9% w/w)
Water: 10 gallons declorinated water with a little gypsum
Grain: 8.5 lb. British pale
.5 lb. Wheat malt
1 lb. British Munich
.5 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
1 lb. British crystal 70-80L
.25 lb. British chocolate
.5 lb. Peat smoked malt
Mash: 75% efficiency
Infusion mash at 158 for 70 min, followed by a mashout at 170 degrees for 20 min.
Sparge with 175 degree water over 60 min.
Boil: 90 minutes SG 1.049 7 gallons
Irish moss last 20 min.
Hops: 1 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 90 min.)
.5 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 25 min.)
.5 oz. Kent Goldings (aroma)
Yeast: Wyeast scottish, 1 qt starter
Log: ferment cool for three weeks and bottle age for 1-2 months.
Carbonation: 1/2 cup sugar for light carbonation.

Recipe posted 03/30/98.