Extract Recipe Help / Suggestions

[MikeWI]

I'm about a week from trying my second batch. After doing a lot of reading (Joy of Homebrewing, this board, etc) I wanted to try my own recipe, a Honey Amber Ale. This is what I have so far:

6 lbs Northwestern Amber Liquid Extract
1/2 lb 20L Crystal Malt
1/2 lb Honey Malt
1.0 - 1.5 lbs local Clover Honey
2 oz Cascade Hops for bittering
1 oz US Golding Hops for aroma / flavoring

I want the honey to shine through, but this recipe might be a little sweet. Any suggestions or recommendations would be welcome. Thanks!

Mike

 

[MikeWI]

Also I should have mentioned that I can only boil 2.5 gal of water right now, so I will be steeping the grains in about 1.5 gal, washing it in an additional 1 gal, and boiling the extract in that much water. Also I'm planning on using Nottingham yeast, if that matters.

Mike

 

[jonmohno]

Sounds like a good start.Im not shure how to get the most out of your honey,but im assuming your adding it late?