Prairie Pale Ale

This is just a nice ale recipe that I developed. I really don't know what style it would fall under, so I classified it as a Canadian Ale. Very drinkable, and a good one to to choose when introducing someone to homebrewed beer (colour and hops won't scare them off).

Brewer:	Mike LeBlanc		Email:	ciphi@mts.net
Beer:	Prairie Pale Ale		Style:	Canadian Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	23 liters
Color:	9 HCU (~6 SRM)		Bitterness:	23 IBU
OG:	1.041		FG:	1.012
Alcohol:	3.8% v/v (3.0% w/w)
Water:	You can throw in a tablespoon of gypsum if you have really soft water.
Grain:	10 oz. American crystal 20L
Steep:	Throw the crystal malt in a grain bag or cheesecloth, and steep in about 3 liters of 150° water for 20-30 minutes (do NOT boil!!).
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.095	10 liters
	6 lb. 9 oz. Light malt extract
	I like to add in 250g of maltodextrin for body and mouthfeel. I also throw in a teaspoon of Irish moss to help in clearing (add in 15 minutes before end of boil).
Hops:	1.5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast:	Wyeast 1056

Recipe posted 04/24/01.