River Rat Pale Ale

This was an early batch. The people who enjoyed the typical mass produced american beers liked this one. It was ok. Good for a beginner.

Brewer:	Brad Wright		Email:	ten_jed@yahoo.com
Beer:	River Rat Pale Ale		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	Extract		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	8 HCU (~6 SRM)		Bitterness:	19 IBU
OG:	1.049		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	4.2% v/v (3.3% w/w)
Water:	1/3 oz Burton water salts
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.122	2 gallons
	6.6 lb. Light malt extract
Hops:	1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	Danstar nottingham
Log:	normal boil. Primary fermentation for 5 days and then bottled. Let bottle condition for 2 weeks. Bottled with 3/4 cup of dextrose.
Tasting:	I liked this as a fast drinking beer for a change. I kept this for folks who came over and didn't like the heavy dark beer I normally brew. It got better as it bottle aged over th 3 months it lasted.

Recipe posted 01/09/02.