Bunning & Short 'Old 64' Pale Ale
Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale) • Extract • 4 gal
An ESB-tribute to the the two misused pitching aces of the infamous '64 Phillies Phade
September 18, 2008 pm 01:40pm
Ingredients (Extract, 4 gal)
- .5 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.
- .5 lbs
American Victory
American Victory
Provides a deep golden to brown color. Use in nut brown ales, IPAs and Scottish ales.
- .5 lbs
Crystal Malt 120°L
Crystal Malt 120°L
Pronounced caramel flavor and a red color. For stouts, porters and black beers.
- .2 lbs
Belgian Cara-Pils
Belgian Cara-Pils
Significantly increases foam/head retention and body of the beer.
- 3.3 lbs
Liquid Light Extract
Liquid Light Extract
A brewer can create any beer style with this extract when used as a base in conjunction with colored malts and selected hops. Contains no colored malts or hops.
- 1 lbs
Dry Amber Extract
Dry Amber Extract
Cream-colored and full-flavored; will produce amber colored beers such as pale ales, IPAs, and bitters. Made of pale and crystal malts.
- 1 oz
Challenger - 8.0 AA% pellets; boiled 45 min
Challenger
Popular bittering hop used primarily in British ales and lagers. Mild to moderate aroma, but quite spicy.
- 1 oz
Whitbread Golding (WGV) - 6.0 AA% whole; boiled 20 min
Whitbread Golding (WGV)
Traditional English hop with a sweet and fruity aroma.
- 1 oz
Willamette - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Willamette
This hop is used for finishing and dry hopping American and British style ales. Aroma is mild and pleasant ans slightly spicy
- 1 tsp
Irish or 1 WHIRLFLOC TABLET@ -15 min - (omitted from calculations)
Irish or 1 WHIRLFLOC TABLET@ -15 min
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White Labs WLP013 London Ale
White Labs WLP013 London Ale
Dry, malty ale yeast. Provides a complex, oakey ester character to your beer. Hop bitterness comes through well. This yeast is well suited for classic British pale ales, bitters, and stouts. Does not flocculate as much as WLP002 and WLP005.
Notes
Mini-mash the grains for 45 minutes @ 152F in a gallon of H2O. Proceed with dry extract and Challenger at boil. Add liquid (Use Munton's -- has a nice rich malty profile!) at around -25 minutes. return to boil and finish out the hops schedule. Pitch at 70-75F.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 8 - English Pale Ale
Subcategory: C - Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.049 | 1.048 - 1.060 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.012 | 1.010 - 1.016 | |
| Color: | 15.3 SRM | 6 - 18 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.0% ABV | 4.6% - 6.2% | |
| Bitterness: | 47.2 IBU | 30 - 50 |
Discussion
Perfect Beer to Celebrate the PHILLIES WIN!
2008-10-30 10:26pm
This Special Bitter (not truly an ESB - didn't quite hit the gravity mark) is real a treat. Dry and clean with a moderate carbonation level. Earth hops note that is well matched for the traces of caramel in the background. Not overly malty -- a good choice in using the Londaon Ale yeast. A really lovely example of a British-style bitter.
A full-bodied ESB with a great finish
2008-12-15 9:17am
This beauty is holding up very well - nutty caramel notes on teh first gulp, with an earthy woodiness in the warm finish.
Only two left and I'm about to cry!
2009-01-29 9:13pm
A very nice ESB right up to the last bottles. Has become "rounder" on the mouth with age and has a smooth finish with a nice woody hop edge. Brew it!
Only two left and I'm about to cry!
2009-01-29 9:13pm
A very nice ESB right up to the last bottles. Has become "rounder" on the mouth with age and has a smooth finish with a nice woody hop edge. Brew it!
