1 can malt extract syrup-light
3 lb malt extract powder-light
2 1/2 oz hallertauer hops
1 oz saaz hops
1 package ale yeast
3/4 cup corn sugar, bottling
1 each hop bag
Directions
Boil malts, 1 oz Hallertau, and 1/2 oz Saxx for 30 min. add 1/4 oz
Hallertau and 1/4 oz Sazz for flavor and boil for 15 min. Then again
add 1/4 oz Hallertau and 1/4 oz Sazz and boil for 15 more min. Add 1
oz Hallertau hops in bag and steep for 2 min.
NOTES : O.G.:1.045-1.050 F.G.:1.009-1.013
Recipe by: Allan Munsie
Servings: 50 servings
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