Steam Beer - Beer Recipe Kit

A lager fermented at ale temperatures. This beer fashioned after Anchor Steam has a yeasty slightly citrus flavor from the use of American hops. Caramel maltiness and a fair amount of hops both in the bittering and finish add to the complexity. A truly American style of lager fermented at ale temperatures.

6.6 lbs. Gold Liquid Malt Extract

3/4 lb. 60^oL. Crystal Malt (cracked)

1/2 lb. British Pale Malt (cracked)

1 1/2 oz. Northern Brewer Hops (boil)

1 oz. Cascade Hops

1 pkg. White Labs WLP810 San Francisco Lager Yeast

Raise 1 gal. cold water to 160^oF. Remove from heat add grains cover & allow to sit for 1 hour. Sparge with 1 gal. 170^oF water. Return liquid to pot & add malt & 1 1/2 oz. NB hops. Return pot to heat & boil for 55 min. Remove from heat & add 1 oz. Cascade. Steep for 5 min then strain into 3 gal. cold water. Pitch yeast when cooled to 80^oF or below.

Yields 5 gal..