Tenderfoot ABA

I am very fond of Pete's Wicked American Brown Ale, and wanted to
try my hand at the style. This is NOT a clone, but rather an experiment
in a decent all around good beer.

Brewer:	Thom Moore		Email:	-
Beer:	Tenderfoot ABA		Style:	American Brown
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	36 HCU (~18 SRM)		Bitterness:	20 IBU
OG:	1.051		FG:	1.014
Alcohol:	4.8% v/v (3.8% w/w)
Water:	Boiled Tap water.
Grain:	1 lb. American crystal 90L
Steep:	Bring 3 gallons of water to a boil, remove from heat, and place the 1 lb. Crystal 90L in steeping bag. After 30 min, remove bag and add Amber LME. Return to heat for boil.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.086	3 gallons
	6.6 lb. Amber malt extract
	1 tsp Gypsum [60 min] 1 tsp Irish Moss [15 min]
Hops:	.5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 45 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast:	Wyeast #1056
Carbonation:	2.0 volumes	Corn Sugar: 3.13 oz. for 5.0 gallons @ 70°F

Recipe posted 03/14/02.