Ginger Beer (Extract) 5 gals

Ginger Beer
(Extract) 5 gals

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This Homebrew Recipe was added by Lynn Vangsnes on June 14, 1998 at 16:05:53:
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Brewing Method: Extract
Yeast: Edme ale yeast
Yeast Starter:
Batch Size: 5 gals
Original Gravity:
Final Gravity:
Alcohol Content: %
Total Grains: 1 lb crystal malt, cracked, 40L
Color:
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Hop IBU's:
Boiling Time: 60 min
Primary Fermentation: 5 days
Secondary Fermentation: 6 days
Additional Fermentation: 2 weeks in bottle

Grain Bill:

3 lbs amber extract
3 lbs light extract (both syrups)
6 oz fresh ginger; peeled and grated

Hop Bill:

1/2 oz Kent Goldings @ beginning of boil
1/2 oz Mt Hood @ 15 min
1/2 oz Mt Hood @ 45 min
1 tsp Irish moss at 45 min

Mash Schedule:

Brewers Notes:

Brew ingredients in usual way. Flavor is very gingery, but not enough to wrinkle your mouth. Very smooth. Prime with 1 C corn sugar. I waited 2 weeks, but I think its drinkable earlier than that. Fermented at 66 degrees.