Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)
BJCP 2008 – 08C
Batch #:
2009-11
Brew Date:
April 12, 2009
Statistics
OG:
1.070 17.1° P
FG:
1.020 5.1° P
Real Extract:
7.3° P
Attenuation:
70.2% Apparent – 57.3% Real
Color:
11.3SRM
IBU:
47.3
BU/GU:
0.68
ABV:
7.2%
ABW:
5.2%
Calories:
234 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 12.00 pounds | British Maris Otter Pale Malt | 82.8% |
| 0.50 pounds | Crystal Malt 40L | 3.4% |
| 0.25 pounds | Crystal Malt 120L | 1.7% |
| 0.25 pounds | Belgian Biscuit Malt | 1.7% |
| 1.50 pounds | American Wheat Malt | 10.3% |
| 14.50 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.75 ounces | Magnum | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 13.5% | |
| 1.00 ounces | Kent Golding | 30 minutes | Aroma | Pellets | 4.5% | |
| 1.00 ounces | Kent Golding | 0 minutes | Aroma | Pellets | 4.5% | |
| 2.75 ounces | Total Hop Weight | |||||
Non-Fermentables
| Amount | Non-Fermentable | Type | Use | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp. | Gypsum | Water Agent | Boil | 60 minutes |
| 1/4 tsp. | Super Irish Moss | Other | 15 minutes |
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
7 days @ 68° F
Secondary:
7 days @ 68° F
Age:
28 days @ 55° F
Procedure
- Single infusion mash at 152
- Total boil time: 90 minutes
- Add hops according to schedule, steeping the final addition for 10 minutes at flame-out
- Cool wort
- Pitch yeast
