Original Gravity: 1.0545 Final Gravity: 1.0136 Alcohol by Volume: 5.351%
A lager fermented at ale temperatures. This beer fashioned after Anchor Steam has a yeasty slightly citrus flavor from the use of American hops. Caramel maltiness and a fair amount of hops both in the bittering and finish add to the complexity. A truly American style of lager fermented at ale temperatures.
6.6 lbs. Gold Liquid Malt Extract
3/4 lb. 60oL. Crystal Malt (cracked)
1/2 lb. British Pale Malt (cracked)
1 1/2 oz. (14.4 AAU) Northern Brewer Hops (boil)
1 oz. (8.3 AAU) Cascade Hops
1 pkg. White Labs WLP810 San Francisco Lager Yeast Next Generation
4 oz. Crown Caps (approx. 55 caps)
5 oz. Priming Sugar (approx. 3/4 cup)
Raise 1 gal. cold water to 160oF. Remove from heat add grains cover & allow to sit for 1 hour. Sparge with 1 gal. 170oF water. Return liquid to pot & add malt & 1 1/2 oz. NB hops. Return pot to heat & boil for 55 min. Remove from heat & add 1 oz. Cascade. Steep for 5 min then strain into 3 gal. cold water. Pitch yeast when cooled to 80oF or below.
Yields 5 gal..