Rich toffee, nut and raisin notes are contributed by the combination of the specially processed malts.

Ingredients

5 lbs - CBW® Pilsen Light LME
1 lb - Brewers Malt
1 lb - Bonlander® Munich Malt
1 lb - Special Roast Malt
8 oz - Extra Special Malt
4 oz - Carapils® Malt
2 lbs - Cane Sugar
1.25 oz - Styrain Goldings Hops (5% AA) - Boil 60 minutes
0.5 oz - Styrain Goldings Hops (5% AA) - Boil 1 minute
0.25 oz - Star Anise (Penzey's) - Boil 15 minutes
2 vials - WLP530 Abbey Ale Yeast - Substitute WLP540 Abbey Ale IV

Directions

Perform mini-mash with 4 gallons of water and grains
Steep at 152-158ºF for 45 minutes
Add extract
Bring to a boil
Add bittering hops and bring to a rolling boil
Add spice and finishing hops as indicated
Remove from heat
Cool to 72ºF
Transfer to primary fermenter
Fill to desired level with cold water
Oxygenate and pitch yeast