GUMSHOE WHEAT BEER
                 (Attempted clone of Three Floyd's Gumball Head)

3 lb. Weyermann Wheat Malt (1.7¥ L)
3 lb. 2-row Pale Ale Malt (3.4¥ L)

Steeped in 9 quarts of water at 160¥ F for 45 min.

3.3 lb. Extra Light Malt Extract (2.5¥ L)

1 Hour boil.

Hops:

  1 oz. Amarillo hops (8.9% AAU) at start
  1 oz. Amarillo at :30
1/2 oz. Amarillo at :45
1/2 oz. Amarillo at :55

Add water to 5 gallons. Cool to 70¥. Pitch
Wyeast # 1056 (American Ale Yeast)

Primary: 10 days at 70¥ F
Secondary: 29 days at 70¥ F

Prime with 3/4 cup corn sugar at bottling.

                       O.G.: 1.045 F.G.: 1.008 ABV: 4.8%

                                    26.7 IBU
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Entered in the Brewers of South Suburbia 13th Annual Chicago Cup Challenge,
April 3, 2004. Rating: 23 out of possible 50.

Judges comments: "Somewhat oxidized, has a caramelly aroma, fruity - baby
aspirin & citrus... ...Old, extracty, oxidized, also has a touch of sourness as
well. Some jusel alcohol, hot finish... Try using newer extract or DME. Also
lower fermentation temp and try a different yeast to remove sourness.

                                                                  Mark McDermott