MIDNIGHT ALE

Source: DEN
Recipe added: 11/30/98
Email: SGT@RPA.NET

A brew that I originally made while still an extract brewer. Converted to all grain. An excellent balance of bitter/sweet flavor accented by a delightful blend of hops. Belgian lace head to the bottom. Alc. = 5.2% abv. Enjoy!

Specifics

Recipe type: All Grain
Batch Size: 5 GALLONS
Starting Gravity: 1.053
Finishing Gravity: 1.013
Time in Boil: 60 MINUTES
Primary Fermentation: 7 DAYS
Secondary Fermentation: 10 DAYS

Ingredients:

8.5 # PALE ALE MALT
1 # CRYSTAL ~40L
8 OZ. ROASTED BARLEY
8 OZ. CARA-PILS
1 OZ. NORTHERN BREWER @ 60 MIN. BOIL
1 OZ. HALLERTAU @ 30 MIN. BOIL
1 OZ. CASCADES @ 2 MIN. BOIL (FINISHING)
.5 OZ.FUGGLES DRY HOP IN SECONDARY
1 TSP.IRISH MOSS
WYEAST # 1272 AMERICAN ALE 2 YEAST - 32 OZ. STARTER

Procedure:

SINGLE INFUSION MASH @ 152 DEGREES. FOLLOW THE HOP SCHEDULE. DRY HOP THE SECONDARY FOR TEN DAYS WITH THE 1/2 OZ. FUGGLES. RACK TO KEG, FORCE CARBONATE.

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