Cretain Ale v.2

Made for some beer swilling biker friends. I didn't want to put much time into a batch of beer that was going to disapere in a matter of moments. Used Muton Light dry extract, lightest I could find (4L).

Brewer:	NT		Email:	ntempleton@yahoo.com
Beer:	Cretain Ale v.2		Style:	Cream Ale
Type:	Extract		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	4 HCU (~4 SRM)		Bitterness:	27 IBU
OG:	1.050		FG:	1.008
Alcohol:	5.4% v/v (4.2% w/w)
Water:	None
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.041	6 gallons
	3 lb. Light dry malt extract 2 lb. Rice extract 1 lb. Light dry malt extract
	"Coolest" boil I could manage as to lessen any carmelization. Irish Moss at 15min before flame out.
Hops:	1 oz. Willamette (5.8% AA, 60 min.) 0.25 oz. Cascade (5.8% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	Nottingham. It's cheap, easy, and has a nice neutral profile.
Log:	Primary for 4 days. Secondary in glass (with isingsglass) out in garage for a week or so (ambiant temp about 45degrees).
Carbonation:	2.6 volumes	Dried Malt Extract: 6.50 oz. for 5 gallons @ 50°F
	Nice.
Tasting:	Smooth, and easy to drink. Slightly over hopped hides achohol content. Tastes good. Cold storage was well worth it.

Recipe posted 11/29/01.