Charlene IPA

This is a great tasting IPA. Well balanced with a great hop finish.

Brewer:	MJKelly		Email:	freeflier980@yahoo.com
Beer:	Charlene IPA		Style:	India Pale Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	15 gallons
Color:	10 HCU (~7 SRM)		Bitterness:	127 IBU
OG:	1.087		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	9.9% v/v (7.8% w/w)
Grain:	24 lb. American 2-row 5 lb. American Munich 5 lb. American crystal 10L 10 lb. Flaked corn
Mash:	80% efficiency
	Mashed for 90 minutes at 152 degrees
Boil:	90 minutes	SG 1.079	16.5 gallons
	Added Irish moss 45 minutes before end of boil.
Hops:	6 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 60 min.) 6 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 30 min.) 6 oz. Centennial (10.5% AA, 15 min.) 6 oz. Centennial (aroma) 6 oz. Amarillo Dry Hop (aroma)
Yeast:	Used White Labs California yeast. Used one quart starter 24 hours before pitching.
Carbonation:	Force carbonated at 30 psi for 15 minutes.
Tasting:	Beautiful color, smooth well balanced and hoppy IPA.

Recipe posted 06/19/06.