Irish Red Steam Beer

[itsme6582]

I got a Brewer's Best Irish Red extract kit for Christmas. I brewed an Irish Ale from MoreBeer back in early December. I want to change it up a bit so I decided that I want to make this a Steam Beer. The kit is designed for a 2.5 gallon partial boil.

Extracts:
6.6 lbs Light LME

Steeping Grains:
8 oz Caramel 120L
1 oz Chocolate

Hops:
1 oz Willamette - 55 min
1 oz Willamette - 5 min

Yeast:
Nottingham

The only change I'm really considering is to use either WLP001 California Ale Yeast or WLP810 San Fransisco Lager Yeast. It will probably come down to which my LHBS has on hand. I'm not looking to make this perfectly fit within BJCP guidelines but I'd appreciate any help that could push me towards making a great beer.

 

[skeeordye11]

I love the cali lager yeast. Especially in this kind of beer. I think it'll do fine. Boil as much as you can. It'll turn out great!

 

[itsme6582]

I'm not sure how I started 2 of these threads, but consider this one closed. Thanks for your thoughts skee.