GJ Hikes the Sierras

Brewer:	GJ		Email:	IRSHTGR@verizon.net
Beer:	GJ Hikes the Sierras		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.75 gallons
Color:	36 HCU (~18 SRM)		Bitterness:	42 IBU
OG:	1.062		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	5.9% v/v (4.6% w/w)
Grain:	1 lb. German Munich 1 lb. American crystal 20L 2 lb. American crystal 60L .25 lb. British crystal 50-60L
Steep:	Total time 60mins. First 30 mins at 145° next 30mins at 155° to 165°
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.102	3.5 gallons
	8 lb. Light malt extract
	At 55mins add Irish Moss & Yeastex yeast nutrient
Hops:	1 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 15 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast:	Most of the time WLP001 American Ale Yeast. In summer my house gets up to 90°, so I use WLP530 Belgian Abbey Ale Yeast. It is very beautiful, 80%+ attenuation and has no problem with big temperature swings.
Carbonation:	3/4 cup corn sugar

Recipe posted 06/30/10.