Celebration Sensation

This beer is a clone of Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, which is a very hoppy red ale that comes out once a year prior to Christmas. This is the fourth time I've tweaked the recipe, but this will be my final version, as I am wonderfully satisfied with the results.

Brewer:	Gary Slafka		Email:	GSlafka@aol.com
Beer:	Celebration Sensation		Style:	Red Ale (IPA)
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.0 gallons
Color:	44 HCU (~20 SRM)		Bitterness:	78 IBU
OG:	1.067		FG:	1.018
Alcohol:	6.4% v/v (5.0% w/w)
Grain:	4.0 oz. American victory 1.5 lb. American crystal 60L 8.0 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) 4.0 oz. Roasted barley
Steep:	Steep grains until boil.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.096	3.5 gallons
	7.0 lb. Light malt extract 1.0 lb. Light dry malt extract
Hops:	2.0 oz. Nugget (13.5% AA, 60 min.) 1.0 oz. Cascade (7.3% AA, 5 min.) 1.0 oz. Chinook (13.2% AA, 5 min.) 1.0 oz. Cascade (aroma) 1.0 oz. Centennial (aroma)
Yeast:	American #1056
Log:	12/09/00 Brewed 12/20/00 Second fermentation and dry hopping.(10 days after brewing) 12/29/00 Bottled(10 days after dry hopping)
Carbonation:	2.9 volumes	Corn Sugar: 4.99 oz. for 4.5 gallons @ 70°F
	The carbonation using 5.0 oz of corn sugar is slightly too much. This will be the only change I make in the future, I'll only use 4.0 oz the next time and adjust from there.
Tasting:	This beer has an awesome hoppy aroma as soon as you open the bottle. It is deep burgandy in color, with a rich creamy head due to the dextrine. Be prepared for a wonderfully dry hoppy beer. I never tire of this beer, and alternate between my Aye Carumba IPA and this Celebration recipe. I love dry hopped, unfiltered beer. ENJOY!!!

Recipe posted 02/23/01.