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Dad's 60th Bitter

Dad's 60th Bitter

Special/Best/Premium Bitter • All Grain • 45 L

Matthew Jolly

Brewed for My Dads 60th Birthday. Aiming for nice and hoppy but not too strong.

May 18, 2007 am 10:10am

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Ingredients (All Grain45 L)

  • 8 kg 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.

  • 0.5 kg British Crystal 55°L

    British Crystal 55°L

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

  • 60 g Challenger - 6.8 AA% whole; boiled 90 min

    Challenger

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

  • 28 g Goldings - 5.0 AA% whole; boiled 15 min

    Goldings

    Mild. Slightly flowery.

  • 28 g Cascade - 5.5 AA% whole; boiled 15 min

    Cascade

    Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.

  • 28 g Saaz - 5.0 AA% whole; boiled 15 min

    Saaz

    Used for finishing pilseners, continental lagers, and wheats. The aroma is spicy and pleasant with fragrant overtones.

  • 28 g Cascade - 5.5 AA% whole; boiled 0 min

    Cascade

    Spicy with citrus notes. Slightly grapefruity.

  • 28 g Goldings - 5.0 AA% whole; boiled 0 min

    Goldings

    Mild. Slightly flowery.

  • 28 g Saaz - 5.0 AA% whole; boiled 0 min

    Saaz

    Used for finishing pilseners, continental lagers, and wheats. The aroma is spicy and pleasant with fragrant overtones.

  • Wyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale™

    Wyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale™

    Notorious Yeast of European origin with unique fermentation and flavor charateristics. Distinct fruit ester and high flocculation provide a malty complex profile, which clears well. Thorough diacetyl rest is recommended after fermentation is complete.

Style (BJCP)

Category: 8 - English Pale Ale

Subcategory: B - Special/Best/Premium Bitter

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.042 1.040 - 1.048
Terminal Gravity: 1.009 1.008 - 1.012
Color: 9.8 SRM 5 - 16
Alcohol: 4.3% ABV 3.8% - 4.6%
Bitterness: 37.0 IBU 25 - 40

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