Red Headed Hooker

This recipe is from a San Fancisco Sea Captain

Brewer:	Captain Ruary		Email:	IRSHTGR@verizon.net
Beer:	Red Headed Hooker		Style:	English Strong (Extra Special) Bitter
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	18 HCU (~11 SRM)		Bitterness:	34 IBU
OG:	1.061		FG:	1.014
Alcohol:	6.1% v/v (4.8% w/w)
Grain:	.5 lb. American victory .5 lb. American crystal 20L .5 lb. American crystal 60L .5 lb. Flaked oats
Steep:	Steep grains in 3 Quarts of 155° water fro 60 mins
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.096	3.5 gallons
	8 lb. Light malt extract
	At 55 mins add Irish Moss and yeast nutrient
Hops:	1 oz. Cascade (7.5% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (5.9% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Cascade (5.9% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast:	WLP530 Belgian Abbey Ale Yeast. It is always hot below decks. Belgian Yeasts seem to handle the heat best. Gives a bit of a bannana smell.
Carbonation:	3/4 cup corn sugar
Tasting:	Smooth but FULL taste. Great for a day and evening in port.

Recipe posted 07/01/10.