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Monkey Chaser ESB

Monkey Chaser ESB

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

madhatter

Will probably finish lighter in color than beertools.com calculator predicts- maris Otter malt seems to be set too dark on this site

July 23, 2003 pm 06:57pm

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Ingredients (All Grain5 gal)

  • 10 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 lbs Crystal Malt 40°L

    Crystal Malt 40°L

    Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.

  • 1 lbs American Victory

    American Victory

    Provides a deep golden to brown color. Use in nut brown ales, IPAs and Scottish ales.

  • .25 lbs Barley Flaked

    Barley Flaked

    Helps head retention, imparts creamy smoothness. For porters and stouts.

  • 1 oz Challenger - 7.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min

    Challenger

    Popular bittering hop used primarily in British ales and lagers. Mild to moderate aroma, but quite spicy.

  • .5 oz Challenger - 7.0 AA% pellets; boiled 40 min

    Challenger

    Popular bittering hop used primarily in British ales and lagers. Mild to moderate aroma, but quite spicy.

  • .5 oz Challenger - 7.0 AA% pellets; boiled 20 min

    Challenger

    Popular bittering hop used primarily in British ales and lagers. Mild to moderate aroma, but quite spicy.

  • .5 oz Challenger - 7.0 AA% pellets; boiled 10 min

    Challenger

    Popular bittering hop used primarily in British ales and lagers. Mild to moderate aroma, but quite spicy.

  • .5 oz Challenger - 7.0 AA% pellets; boiled 2 min

    Challenger

    Popular bittering hop used primarily in British ales and lagers. Mild to moderate aroma, but quite spicy.

  • White Labs WLP023 Burton Ale

    White Labs WLP023 Burton Ale

    From the famous brewing town of Burton upon Trent, England, this yeast is packed with character. It provides delicious subtle fruity flavors like apple, clover honey and pear. Great for all English styles, IPA's, bitters, and pales. Excellent in porters a

Notes

Mash in at 152 degrees

Style (BJCP)

Category: 8 - English Pale Ale

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

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.066 1.048 - 1.060
Terminal Gravity: 1.018 1.010 - 1.016
Color: 13.9 SRM 6 - 18
Alcohol: 6.4% ABV 4.6% - 6.2%
Bitterness: 51.2 IBU 30 - 50

Discussion

Aegir

brwed on 7-20-03

2003-07-23 6:59pm

Mashed at 152 degrees for 90 min. S.G. 1.066

Aegir

racked to secondary 7-26-03

2003-07-27 5:42pm

Tastes like a stronger version of Boddington's. Will crash cool tomorrow

Aegir

kegged 7-31-03

2003-07-31 3:38pm

T.G. 1.014 tastes a little young, the bitterness is smooth as far as bitterness goes, but the bitterness and the alcohol warmth overpower any malt flavor- the malt flavor is virtually undetectable

Aegir

make sure it is served at right temp

2003-08-07 7:17pm

If the ber is served around 55 degrees there is a malt finish with a hint of nuts

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