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Hans und Franz ESB

Hans und Franz ESB

Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale) • All Grain • 5 gal

Snodog

My dog Hans was named after the SNL skit. He was a great Sheperd/Dobie/etc mutt; a little bit of everything. Was clearing out the old in my stock of ingredients and came up with this. Not a true ESB especially with the Cali yeast and the non-Brit ingredients but WTF, eh. Drink Up!!! Thought the name was especially fitting with the use of all the German grains. (He WAS a great dog. Damn cancer. RIP Hooch... This one's for you.)

April 27, 2003 am 09:00am

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Ingredients (All Grain5 gal)

  • 7 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 Dextrine Malt

    Dextrine Malt

    In light-colored beers to give additional body. Adds richness without color.

  • 1 lbs Weyermann CaraMunich® I; Weyermann

    Weyermann CaraMunich® I; Weyermann

    Provides body. For Oktoberfest, bock, porter, stout, red, amber and brown ales.

  • 1 lbs Weyermann CaraMunich® III; Weyermann

    Weyermann CaraMunich® III; Weyermann

    Provides body. For Oktoberfest, bock, porter, stout, red, amber and brown ales.

  • 1 lbs German Light Munich

    German Light Munich

    For a desired malty, nutty flavor. Lagers, Oktoberfests and bock beer.

  • 1 lbs British Crystal 55°L

    British Crystal 55°L

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

  • 1 oz Cascade - 5.5 AA% whole; boiled 60 min

    Cascade

    Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.

  • 1 oz East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% whole; boiled 20 min

    East Kent Goldings

    Mild, slightly flowery.

  • 1 oz East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% whole; boiled 0 min

    East Kent Goldings

    Mild, slightly flowery.

  • 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.

Style (BJCP)

Category: 8 - English Pale Ale

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

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.057 1.048 - 1.060
Terminal Gravity: 1.015 1.010 - 1.016
Color: 17.6 SRM 6 - 18
Alcohol: 5.5% ABV 4.6% - 6.2%
Bitterness: 31.8 IBU 30 - 50

Discussion

Snodog

First tastes - DAMN it IS GOOOoooood!!!

2003-05-14 3:27pm

Now this is a great brew IMHO. Complex, malty character, just enough bitters to 'almost' offset the malt.

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