Rye 1.5ed (I?)PA Recipe Critique

My goal here is to basically split Terrapin Brewing Co's Rye Pale Ale (a session favourite of mine) and their Rye Squared Imperial Pale Ale.

In doing so, I am aiming (as a test of my ability) for exactly 6.9% abv (around 1.069 O.G.) and 62.5 IBU's.

The first question is evident in my title...what kind of classification would this be? The Rye Pale Ale is just that, a Pale Ale...but the Rye Squared is an American Strong Ale. What's the middle ground?

Anyway, here's the recipe. I have the most questions on the hop schedule as that's still something I'm not too familiar with, so I will appreciate all suggestions. This is only my fourth batch, and second partial mash. I have set my efficiency around 65% to accomodate this...my first PM I only hit 60%. I think I can combat this, but I figured aim low and I'll feel better if I overshoot the O.G.

Rye 1.5ed Pale Ale
India Pale Ale


Type: Partial Mash
Date: 8/13/2007
Batch Size: 5.00 gal
Brewer: Kyle Nordquist
Boil Size: 6.00 gal Asst Brewer:
Boil Time: 60 min Equipment: Brew Pot (6+gal) and Igloo/Gott Cooler (5 Gal)
Taste Rating(out of 50): 35.0 Brewhouse Efficiency: 65.00
Taste Notes:

Ingredients

Amount Item Type % or IBU

3.00 lb Extra Light Dry Extract (3.0 SRM) Dry Extract 25.00 %
4.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 33.33 %
2.00 lb Munich Malt (9.0 SRM) Grain 16.67 %
1.50 lb Rye, Flaked (2.0 SRM) Grain 12.50 %
1.00 lb Biscuit Malt (23.0 SRM) Grain 8.33 %
0.50 lb Honey Malt (25.0 SRM) Grain 4.17 %


0.50 oz Magnum [14.00 %] (60 min) Hops 22.0 IBU
1.00 oz Cascade [5.50 %] (45 min) Hops 15.9 IBU
1.00 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.00 %] (30 min) Hops 12.1 IBU
1.00 oz Cascade [5.50 %] (15 min) Hops 8.6 IBU
1.00 oz Fuggles [4.50 %] (5 min) Hops 2.8 IBU
1.00 oz Amarillo Gold [8.50 %] (Dry Hop 7 days) Hops -


1 Pkgs California Ale (White Labs #WLP001) Yeast-Ale



Beer Profile

Est Original Gravity: 1.069 SG
Measured Original Gravity: 1.010 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.015 SG Measured Final Gravity: 1.005 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 6.99 % Actual Alcohol by Vol: 0.65 %
Bitterness: 61.3 IBU Calories: 43 cal/pint
Est Color: 9.4 SRM Color: Color


Mash Profile

Mash Name: Single Infusion, Medium Body, Batch Sparge Total Grain Weight: 9.00 lb
Sparge Water: 4.52 gal Grain Temperature: 72.0 F
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F TunTemperature: 72.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: FALSE Mash PH: 5.4 PH

Single Infusion, Medium Body, Batch Sparge Step Time Name Description Step Temp
60 min Mash In Add 2.81 gal of water at 165.9 F 154.0 F



Mash Notes: Simple single infusion mash for use with most modern well modified grains (about 95% of the time).
Carbonation and Storage

Carbonation Type: Corn Sugar Volumes of CO2: 2.4
Pressure/Weight: 3.8 oz Carbonation Used: -
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 60.0 F Age for: 28.0 days
Storage Temperature: 52.0 F

Bueller???

rye can be very overpowering, but it looks like you have a lot of balance. i made a honey rye recently. i like it, but some can't handle it. it was more of a hefe style, however, and the rye took up a much larger percentage of the grain bill. i think yours will turn out better and a nice subtle rye taste can really add to a beer. good luck!