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Independence Ale
Source: Brew America, Vienna, Virginia

Ingredients for 5 gallons:

  • 6 Ibs. Munton's Light Unhopped syrup
  • 1 Ib. Munton's Wheat Unhopped syrup
  • 1/2 Ib. Crystal-malt (20 Lovibond)
  • 1/2 Ib. Victory malt
  • 1 tsp. Irish Moss
  • 1 1/2 oz. Challenger Pellets (12 HBU)(60 min)
  • 1 1/2 OZ. Liberty Pellets (3 min)
  • Wyeast #1056 American Ale yeast or Whitbread
  • Dry ale yeast
  • 3/4 corn sugar to prime

Start the Wyeast culture according to package instructions. Culture to 350 mL if time allows. Crack and steep grains in 2 1/2 gallons of 170°F water. Remove grains and bring water to a boil. Turn heat off; add and dissolve malt extracts. Return to a boil; add Challenger hops and Irish Moss. Boil for 57 minutes; add Liberty pellets and boil an additional 3 minutes. Remove from heat; add cold water to 5 gallons and cool to 65-75°F. Pitch yeast. Ferment 7 to 10 days. Rack to bottling bucket; prime, age and enjoy!

  • O.G.: 1.042
  • F.G.: 1.011 ±.001

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