"Hegemony" American Imperialist Stout

Ingredients:

1/2 lb chocolate malt
1/2 lb roasted barley
1 lb crystal malt
8.8lb liquid amber malt extract
1 lb light dry malt (Munton's extra light)
Centennial hops (bittering)
Simcoe hops (aromatic)
American Ale yeast

Boil 2.5 gallons water; place grains in grain bag and steep (don't boil) 20-30 minutes.

Remove grain bag; add malt extract, stir to dissolve (5 minutes).

Bring to boil; add 1/3 centennial hops. 5 minutes later, add 1/3 centennial hops. 10 minutes later, add 1/3 centennial hops.

Turn off heat. 15 minutes later, add Simcoe hops. Pour into carboy, add clean water to make 6 gallons.

Starting potential alcohol: 10.2%. Ending potential alcohol: 0%

Bram Tucker wedding brew. Dark, smoky flavor reminiscent of barbecue, watermelon, and fresh cut grass. Extremely hoppy nose; bitter but completely drinkable. Contender for favorite brew. Bottle carbonated.