Blue Moon Ale

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Blue Moon Ale
My version of Pyramid Snowcap
Submitted by Denny Conn on 18 Dec 2002 07:19 PM (GMT)
Ingredients

• 17 lb. 2 row pale malt
• 1.25 lb. Munich 10L
• 1.5 lb. crystal 60L
• .75 lb. chocolate malt
• .75 lb. roasted barley
• 1.5 oz. Magnum whole hops - 14.6% - 60 min.
• 1.5 oz. East Kent Goldings pellets-5.3%-15 min.
• 1.5 oz. EKG pellets-5.3%-2 min.
• 1 tsp. Irish moss
• Wyeast 1338

Preparation
mash at 153 for 60 min.boil 10 min., then start hop schedule

Specifics
Style Winter Beer
Recipe Type All Grain
Batch Size 5 gal.
Original Gravity 1.073
Final Gravity 1.017
Boiling Time 70 min.
Primary Fermentation 7-14 days in glass..whatever it takes
Secondary Fermentation 2 weeks in glass
Other Specifics 7.5% ABV est. 65 IBU

Comments
Tasted against the real Snowcap, this is darn close
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Get Snowed In
A rich, full-bodied winter warmer crafted in the British tradition of holiday beers. This deep mahogany colored brew balances complex fruit flavors with a refreshingly smooth texture, making Snow Cap a highly drinkable and desirable cold weather companion.

Original Gravity: 17.3
Alcohol By Volume: 7.00%
Malts: 2-Row Barley, Caramel, Chocolate Malt
Hops: Willamette, East Kent Goldings
Availability: October - February
Best Paired With: Shellfish, rich game and even rich chocolatey desserts

Silver Medal, World Beer Championships, "Strong Ale", 1998