I did not really like this as much as I was hoping. Thinking back on this one, I think that it may have had a lacto bateria infection. The taste was definately off. If I make it again I will have to be more careful with sanitation and probably add the honey to the boil during the last 10-15 mins. This recipe definately needs more honey.
To try for round 2
6.6 lb Amber Extract
2.00 lb 2 row pale malt
1.00 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt – 90-120L
1.00 lb Dark Brown Sugar
1.00 lb Honey (Boil 10 mins)
2.00 oz Northern Brewer – 60 mins
2.00 oz Cascade 15 – mins
1.00 oz kent Goldings 5 – mins
1.00 OZ kent Goldings 0 – mins
.5 tsp Ginger – 10 minutes
.5 tsp Allspice – 10 minutes
.5 tsp Nutmeg – 10 minutes
1 tsp Cinnamon – 10 minutes
1 tsp Grated Orange Peel – 10 minutes
1 Dash of ground cloves – 10 minutes
1 Vanilla Bean – 5 mins