German/American Alt(ernative)

This is a combination of a German alt and an American Lager, for the Rye And Corn do not abide by the Reinheitsgebot Law

Brewer:	Art Shipley		Email:	wshipley@aaahawk.com
Beer:	German/American Alt(ernative)		Style:	North German Altbier
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	2.5 gallons
Color:	21 HCU (~12 SRM)		Bitterness:	26 IBU
OG:	1.047		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	4.8% v/v (3.8% w/w)
Water:	No special treaatments-just tap water from the Falcon, Colorado water system.
Grain:	12 oz. German Munich 6 oz. Flaked rye 6 oz. Flaked corn 4 oz. American crystal 40L
Steep:	All specialty grains and Flaked grains will be steeped, starting at cold water and ending with first wisps of steam appearing.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.034	3.5 gallons
	2 lb. 8 oz. Amber malt extract
	Will use both Irish Moss and Polyclar for clearing.
Hops:	.25 oz. Spalt (6.75% AA, 60 min.) .25 oz. Spalt (6.75% AA, 30 min.)
Yeast:	Wyeast #1338 European Ale(if I can get it--if not then Wyeast #1007 German Ale)
Log:	Just A recipe I am fooling around with to make for my next batch.
Carbonation:	2.8 volumes	Keg: 13.3 psi @ 36°F

Recipe posted 11/25/05.