Recipe Type: All Grain
Yeast: Safale S-05
Batch Size (Gallons): 6.00
Original Gravity: 1.066
Final Gravity: not measured
IBU: 53.7
Boiling Time (Minutes): 60
Color: 33.4
Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 21 days @ 68°
Secondary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): cold-conditioned in the keg for ~1 month
Tasting Notes: Very smooth; well-balanced between roast and smoke characteristics.

GRAIN:
8.00# Marris Otter
5.00# Rauchmalt
0.75# Crystal 60L
0.75# Crystal 40L
0.75# Chocolate malt
0.50# Roasted barley

HOPS:
2.50 ounces Northern Brewer (8.0% AA), 60 minutes

MASH:
Single infusion; 60 minutes @ 154°

Recipe is based on 71% efficiency.

Recipe took a few weeks to mellow out in the keg post-fermentation. A little harsh/aggressive at first (hops and roast). 6-8 weeks in, developed a smooth, chewy, smokey, roasty, balanced character that was very well received even by several who are *not* necessarily fans of smoked beers.

EDIT: I should say, this is definately a *smoked* beer. I find it quite balanced for my tastes (and it was well-received), but someone seeking a beer that's more stout-first, smoked-second could easily sub out a pound, pound and a half of the rauchmalt for more base malt.