Chrismas Ale

Kyle and I brewed a Christmas Ale based on this recipe: http://beerrecipes.org/showrecipe.php?recipeid=669

• 5 pounds, light dry extract
• 3 pounds, 2-row pale malt
• 1/2 pound, crystal malt (40L)
• 2 ounces, roasted barley
• 4 ounces, wheat malt
• 2 ounces, dextrin malt
• 2 ounces, Cascade hops (5.2% alpha)
• 1 ounce, Tettnanger hops (4.9% alpha)
• 1 ounce, Perle hops (7.2% alpha)
• 1 ounce, Kent Goldings hops (5.2% alpha)
• 1 teaspoon, Irish moss
• 1 pack, Wyeast Irish Ale XL

Spice Mix

• tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1/4 tsp Allspice
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Soak the spices in vodka to sterilize before adding to the kettle. Add at the last minute before flame-out.