Young's McSpecial London Ale
Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale) • Partial Mash • 2.5 gal
Strong Bitter
February 11, 2008 pm 12:55pm
Ingredients (Partial Mash, 2.5 gal)
- 1.25 lbs
English 2-row Pale
English 2-row Pale
All English Ales. Workhorse of British Brewing. Infusion Mash.
- .3125 lbs
British Crystal 55°L
British Crystal 55°L
Sweet caramel flavor, adds mouthfeel and head retention. For pale or amber ales.
- 2.5 lbs
Dry Light Extract
Dry Light Extract
White color, mild flavor. Will produce lagers and Pilseners and can also be used to produce darker beers when used in conjunction with colored malts. Made of pale malt.
- .3125 lbs
Torrified Wheat
Torrified Wheat
Helps head retention and mouthfeel, used in some pale ales.
- 1 oz
East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% whole; boiled 65 min
East Kent Goldings
Mild, slightly flowery.
- .5 oz
East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% whole; boiled 15 min
East Kent Goldings
Mild, slightly flowery.
- .5 oz
East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% whole; boiled 5 min
East Kent Goldings
Mild, slightly flowery.
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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.
Notes
Left out 1 oz Malto Dextrin. Mashed at 150, fly sparge at 168.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 8 - English Pale Ale
Subcategory: C - Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.062 | 1.048 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.014 | 1.010 - 1.016 | |
| Color: | 11.5 SRM | 6 - 18 | |
| Alcohol: | 6.3% ABV | 4.6% - 6.2% | |
| Bitterness: | 51.6 IBU | 30 - 50 |
Discussion
Don't bother with this one
2008-03-20 11:03am
Not very good
