L.O. Ale

Session beer, brewed with 1 pound of Muntons Wheat DME (55%) and 0.75 pounds of Munutons Extra Light DME. I make 2.375 gallon batches which yeild a case of beer.

Brewer:	Mark		Email:	-
Beer:	L.O. Ale		Style:	American Wheat
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	2.375 gallons
Color:	7 HCU (~6 SRM)		Bitterness:	25 IBU
OG:	1.040		FG:	1.009
Alcohol:	4.0% v/v (3.1% w/w)
Water:	Pre-boiled tap water and decanted for boil water. Used cold distilled water to add to fermenter to help cool wort.
Grain:	4 oz. American crystal 10L 2 oz. American crystal 20L
Steep:	Brought 2 quarts of water to 160 °F. Turned off heat and added crushed grains. Steeped 30 minutes, then filtered tea through grainbag into boiling kettle
Boil:	45 minutes	SG 1.069	1.375 gallons
	1.75 lb. Light dry malt extract 4 oz. Honey
	Added Irish Moss with 15 minutes left in the boil.
Hops:	0.5 oz. Centennial (9.1% AA, 30 min.) 0.25 oz. Centennial (9.1% AA, 2 min.)
Yeast:	Danstar Nottingham yeast.
Log:	Brewed, 8/17/02. Single stage fermentation, 7 days at 68 - 70 °F.
Carbonation:	Bottled with 3/8 cups corn sugar and conditioned 7 days at 70 °F.
Tasting:	Good quick beer. Too bitter for American Wheat style, to wimpy for American Pale Ale Style, just right for drinking. May remake with Cascade hops next time.

Recipe posted 09/06/02.