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Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale) • All Grain • 3.00 gal

redman

first attempt at this style - really good

April 9, 2010 pm 08:16pm

4.0/5.0 1 rating

Ingredients (All Grain3.00 gal)

  • 5.55 lbs Maris Otter; Crisp

    Maris Otter; Crisp

    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.

  • 0.34 lbs Crystal 15; Crisp

    Crystal 15; Crisp

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

  • 0.11 lbs Crystal 120; Crisp

    Crystal 120; Crisp

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

  • 0.5 oz Challenger - 8.0 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min

    Challenger

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

  • 0.30 oz East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min

    East Kent Goldings

    Mild, slightly flowery.

  • 0.30 oz East Kent Goldings - 5.0 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min

    East Kent Goldings

    Mild, slightly flowery.

  • Wyeast 1028 London Ale™

    Wyeast 1028 London Ale™

    Rich with a dry finish, minerally profile, bold and crisp, with some fruitiness.

Style (BJCP)

Category: 8 - English Pale Ale

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

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.052 1.048 - 1.060
Terminal Gravity: 1.012 1.010 - 1.016
Color: 11.6 SRM 6 - 18
Alcohol: 5.2% ABV 4.6% - 6.2%
Bitterness: 37.8 IBU 30 - 50

Discussion

redman

Good, like being in the old country

2010-07-08 7:41pm

This beer came out very nice, great bready malt smell and taste, the hops are present but not over-powering. Seemed to get better as it warmed, all the flavors seemed to POP

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