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Borg 5618 Bitter

Borg 5618 Bitter

Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale) • All Grain • 6.5 gal

stevec

This should be an out of this world Strong Bitter

November 29, 2002 am 09:16am

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Ingredients (All Grain6.5 gal)

  • 14.25 lbs Maris Otter Pale

    Maris Otter Pale

    An English thoroughbred and a favored choice of malt for many brewers. Simpsons' Maris Otter has a rich and nutty flavor and despite its small, berry size has a strong husk. This malt delivers predictable brewhouse performance with modest, yet consistent extracts. Brewers can expect good runoffs with clear wort.

  • 1.0 lbs British Crystal 55°L

    British Crystal 55°L

    Sweet caramel flavor, adds mouthfeel and head retention. For pale or amber ales.

  • 1.25 oz Progress - 5.7 AA% pellets; boiled 90 min

    Progress

    Simular to Fuggles but a little sweeter.

  • 1.0 oz East Kent Goldings - 5.7 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min

    East Kent Goldings

    Mild, slightly flowery.

  • 1.0 oz Fuggle - 5.7 AA% pellets; boiled 3 min

    Fuggle

    Mild. Mainly used for finishing and dry hopping especially pale ales, porters, and stouts. Aroma is mild and pleasant, spicy, and soft.

  • 2.5 tsp yeast nutrient - (omitted from calculations)

    yeast nutrient

  • 1.0 tsp Whirlfloc tablet - (omitted from calculations)

    Whirlfloc tablet

  • 4.3 oz corn sugar priming - (omitted from calculations)

    corn sugar priming

  • Wyeast 1098 British Ale™

    Wyeast 1098 British Ale™

    From Whitbread. Ferments dry and crisp, slightly tart, fruity and well-balanced. Ferments well down to 65F.

Style (BJCP)

Category: 8 - English Pale Ale

Subcategory: C - Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.060 1.048 - 1.060
Terminal Gravity: 1.016 1.010 - 1.016
Color: 12.7 SRM 6 - 18
Alcohol: 5.8% ABV 4.6% - 6.2%
Bitterness: 35.1 IBU 30 - 50

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