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   Summer Ale 04  / 5 Gallon /  Extract Recipe

     S.G. 1.048   IBU: 11 -12   

5 Lbs'  Extra Light Dry Malt Extract

1/4 Lb. Crushed Crystal 10 L.

1/4 Lb. Crushed Carapils

 Bittering Hops) 1/2 Ounce Willamette - &  1/2 Ounce Cascade ( 60 minute boil)

Flavor Hops) 1/4 Ounce Willamette -  & 1/4 Ounce Cascade ( boil 15 minute)

Aroma Hops) 1/4 Ounce Willamette -  & 1/4 Ounce Cascade ( boil 5 minute )

1 ea.  Nottingham Dry Yeast

Prime with 3/4 cup prime Sugar.

   Prepare yeast prior to starting brew ( 2 cups water & 1/4 cup dry malt, bring just to a boil then cool to 72 degrees), add yeast, cover and let stand.

   Pre-Chill 2 gal. water for later. Steep Grain in a small grain bag @ 150 degrees in 1/2 gal water for 20 min. Sparge grain with 1/2 gallon water @ 168deg. Remove grain and add extract. Blend well. Add water to 2.5 gallons. Bring to a boil and add bittering hops. (It helps if the hops are put into a straining bag first)  Boil for 45 min. add flavor hops hops, boil 10 minutes and add aroma hops, boil 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and cool to approx. 90 degrees. Strain out ALL hops before going in the fermenter. Aerate WELL before topping-up to 5 gallons with cold pre chilled water. Add more water if needed for 5 gallons total. Pitch yeast at 72 degrees. Ferment in primary until airlock slows, then transfer to a secondary glass. When fermentation is complete, transfer off sediment.  Prime with 3/4 cup prime sugar .

Best aged 2-3 weeks.

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