Castle Brown Ale

This is a slightly nutty and sweet mild beer. Darker than Newcastle

Brewer:	David Carroll		Email:	-
Beer:	Castle Brown Ale		Style:	English Brown
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	41 HCU (~19 SRM)		Bitterness:	14 IBU
OG:	1.053		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	4.8% v/v (3.8% w/w)
Water:	None needed. Tap water is good quality.
Grain:	4.0 oz. British crystal 50-60L 4.0 oz. Dark chocolate 45L 1.0 oz. British black patent
Steep:	Steep grains @ 150° F. for approximately 1/2 hour.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.134	2 gallons
	7.0 lb. Light wheat malt extract
	Add LME after grains have been steeped for 1/2 hour. Add 1 oz. German Spalt. Boil 55 minutes. Add Kent Golding in last 5 minutes of boil.
Hops:	1.0 oz. German Spalt (6.8% AA, 60 min.) 1.0 oz. Kent Goldings (5.4% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast:	Add Safale 04 sprinkled on top of cooled wort (below 75°F). Actual @ 65° F.
Log:	Ferment for 7-10 days in primary. Rack to secondary for another 7-10 days.
Carbonation:	Kegged. Allow to carbonate at 20 psi for at least 3 days. Serve at 6-8 psi.
Tasting:	Beer was great. Darker in color but very light in taste. Will not change anything but will definitely make this one again.

Recipe posted 01/05/14.