Xmas Ale

Classification: spiced ale, holiday beer, extract

Source: Phoebe Couch (ithaca!amber!phoebe@uunet.UU.NET) Issue #750, 10/29/91

I had a party and everyone liked this brew (1 month aging.) It has a medium head, a pleasant hint of spices (not strong but very noticeable) and smooth taste.

Ingredients:

4 1/4 pounds, Austrialian light extract malt (liquid)
1/2 pound, crystal malt
1/4 pound, chocolate malt
1/8 pound, flaked barley
1/2 cup, brown sugar
2 1/2 ounces, Northern brewer hops
1/2 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon, whole clove
1 ounce, cascade (finishing)
Ale yeast

Procedure:

Add all the grain and malt into the water and boil. After it starts to boil, add Northern brewer and spices. After about 45 minutes, turn off heat, add the Cascade. After 20 minutes, filter into carboy. Pitch yeast when cool. Clarify and bottle in a week.

Specifics:

Primary Ferment: 1 week