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Elusive Nectar
This hop focused NE-style pale ale is formulated to include oat flakes, Citra hops, the often-elusive Nectaron hops, and White Labs London Fog yeast which accentuates hop flavors.

Ingredients

4.0 lbs - CBW® Pilsen Light DME - 60 min boil
1.0 lb - CBW® Bavarian Wheat DME - 60 min boil
1.0 lb - Briess Pilsen Malt - Steep Grain
0.5 lb - Briess Brewers Oat Flakes - Steep Grain
0.5 oz - Nectaron Hops (11.0% AAU) - 180°F Whirlpool
0.25 oz - Citra Hops (12.0% AAU) - 180°F Whirlpool
1 oz - Nectaron Hops - Dry Hop
0.5 oz - Citra Hops - Dry Hop
1 pack - WLP066 London Fog Ale Yeast - Fermenter

Directions

Steep Pilsen Malt and Oat Flakes in 2-gallons of water at 152-158°F for 30 minutes
Remove grains, add remaining water, dissolve extract, and bring to boil
Boil for 60 minutes
Turn off heat and cool to 180°F, add 0.5 oz Nectaron and 0.25 oz Citra Hops, hold for 10 minutes
Cool wort to 66°F
Transfer to fermenter
Pitch one pack of WLP066 London Fog Ale Yeast
24 hours after pitch add half Nectaron and Citra dry hop in hop bag
Remove hops bag after 24 hours, repeat with second half Nectaron and Citra