J&H ESB

Brew Method: All Grain

Style Name: Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB)

Boil Time: 60 min

Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)

Boil Size: 6.5 gallons

Efficiency: 78% (brew house)


STATS:

Original Gravity: 1.058

Final Gravity: 1.017

ABV (standard): 5.32%

IBU (tinseth): 45.43


Grist

10 lb - GB - Pale Malt, Maris Otter (93%)

12 oz - GB - Crystal Light - 55L (Crisp) (7%)


HOPS:

1 oz - Goldings, East Kent, Type: Pellet, AA: 5.9, Use: Boil for 60 min

1 oz - Goldings, East Kent, Type: Pellet, AA: 5.9, Use: Boil for 30 min

1 oz - Willamette, Type: Pellet, AA: 4.8, Use: Boil for 10 min

1 oz - Willamette, Type: Pellet, AA: 4.8, Use: Boil for 5 min

MASH GUIDELINES:

1) Infusion, Temp: 152 F, Time: 60 min, Amount: 13.4 qt, Mash In

2) Sparge, Temp: 152 F, Time: 60 min, Amount: 4.03 gal

Starting Mash Thickness: 1.5 qt/lb


YEAST:

Wyeast - London ESB Ale 1968

Fermentation Temp: 64 F for 10 Days


PACKAGING:

Amount: Keg with 12.5 PSI

CO2 Level: 2.3 Volumes

Appearance: Dark brown, tootsie roll color

Aroma: Malt forward with a slight earthy/floral hop aroma.

Flavor: Malt forward beer, earthy bitterness.

Mouthfeel: Med/Light body. Good carbonation.