
Hardcore's ESB
Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale) • Partial Mash • 5 gal
June 8, 2002 pm 01:31pm
Ingredients (Partial Mash, 5 gal)
- 2 lbs
American 2-row
American 2-row
Yields a slightly higher extract than Six Rox brewers Malt. Tends to give a smoother, less grainy flavored beer. Some brewers claim they can detect a significant difference in flavor. Lower protein and will yield a lower color than Six-Row Brewers Malt
- 1 lbs
British Crystal 55°L
British Crystal 55°L
Sweet caramel flavor, adds mouthfeel and head retention. For pale or amber ales.
- 3.3 lbs
Liquid Amber Extract
Liquid Amber Extract
Amber is used predominantly in the production of medium-colored beers such as pale ales, IPAs, and bitters.
- 1 lbs
Wheat Flaked
Wheat Flaked
Belgian White Ale(wit), other specialty beers.
- 1 oz
Willamette - 4.8 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Willamette
This hop is used for finishing and dry hopping American and British style ales. Aroma is mild and pleasant ans slightly spicy
- 1 oz
Mt. Hood - 5.1 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Mt. Hood
Used mainly for aroma and flavor in American and German style ales and lagers. Aroma is mild, pleasant, light, and clean.
- 1 tsp
Irish Moss - (omitted from calculations)
Irish Moss
-
White Labs WLP001 California Ale
White Labs WLP001 California Ale
This yeast is famous for its clean flavors, balance and ability to be used in almost any style ale. It accentuates the hop flavors and is extremely versatile.
Notes
Brewed 4/19/02 as a Spanish Peaks "Black Dog Ale" clone. Turned into an exceptional ESB instead. Bottled 5/10/02. Nice ESB after 3 weeks conditioning. May still balance out and mellow some more. Good beer.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 8 - English Pale Ale
Subcategory: C - Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)
Range for this Style | |||
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Original Gravity: | 1.043 | 1.048 - 1.060 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.010 | 1.010 - 1.016 | ![]() |
Color: | 13.9 SRM | 6 - 18 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 4.2% ABV | 4.6% - 6.2% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 27.9 IBU | 30 - 50 | ![]() |