Loch Leglean I

Brewer:	C&M Brewing		Email:	-
Beer:	Loch Leglean I		Style:	Strong Scotch Ale
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	121 HCU (~40 SRM)		Bitterness:	13 IBU
OG:	1.077		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	7.8% v/v (6.1% w/w)
Water:	Used 3 gallons of Ice Mountain natural Spring Water for the boil, and 3 Gallons of reverse Osmosis water prior to pitching the yeast.
Grain:	1 lb. American crystal 90L 1 lb. 4 oz. Belgian Special B 4 oz. Roasted barley
Steep:	155° for 45 mins.
Boil:	90 minutes	SG 1.153	2.5 gallons
	2 lb. 8 oz. Light malt extract 7 lb. Amber malt extract
	Irish Moss at 15 mins.
Hops:	1 oz. Styrian Goldings (5.5% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Styrian Goldings (5.5% AA, 30 min.)
Yeast:	Wyeast 1728.
Log:	Eight days primary and 18 Days of secondary fermentation @ 60 - 64°.
Carbonation:	Used 4 oz of wildflower honey to prime for 7 days.
Tasting:	Excellent Beer. Still a little sweet for my tastes. Considering a longer primary fermentation, and /or more bittering hops.

Recipe posted 03/07/09.