Black Boar’s Blood Ale

Extract & Specialty Grain
5¼ Gallons
OG: 1.066
FG: 1.010
SRM: ~28
IBU: 18
ABV: 7.2%
Cat/Sub: 10C

3 lbs. Amber DME
3 lbs. Dark DME
1 lb. Light DME
1 lb. Crystal malt (60°L)
½ oz. Northern brewer pellets
2½ oz. Cascade pellets
1 pkg. American ale yeast

METHOD:
Start by steeping grains (156°F) for 30 minutes in ½ gallon water. Sparge with another ½ gallon at 170°F. Start boil bring initial water volume to 3 gallons. Add DME and Northern Brewer pellets. Boil 30 minutes and add 1oz. Cascade pellets. Boil 20 minutes add 1oz. Cascade pellets. Turn off heat and add ½ oz. Cascade pellets. Cool wort and strain into fermenter. At 70°F pitch yeast. Primary ferment for 6 days. Rack to keg and force carbonate. Yes that’s right, 6 days from kettle to mug but like most all brews, they’re better with age.

Note: A 1 quart starter will reduce the lag time considerably.