Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)
BJCP 2008 – 08C
Batch #:
2007-05
Brew Date:
February 11, 2007
Tap Date:
March 31, 2007
Cost:
20.05
Statistics
OG:
1.060 14.7° P
FG:
1.010 2.6° P
Real Extract:
4.8° P
Attenuation:
82.3% Apparent – 67.3% Real
Color:
14SRM
IBU:
40.1
BU/GU:
0.67
ABV:
6.3%
ABW:
5.2%
Calories:
196 12 oz
Fermentables
| Amount | Fermentable | % |
|---|---|---|
| 8.00 pounds | British Pale Ale Malt | 76.2% |
| 1.00 pounds | Belgian Caravienne Malt | 9.5% |
| 1.00 pounds | British Dextrin (Cara-Pils) Malt | 9.5% |
| 0.50 pounds | Crystal Malt 60L | 4.8% |
| pounds | Dark Brown Sugar | |
| 10.50 pounds | Total Fermentable Weight | 100% |
Hops
| Amount | Hop | Time | Use | Form | AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 ounces | Northern Brewer | 60 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 8.2% | |
| 0.50 ounces | Kent Golding | 15 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 5.5% | |
| 0.50 ounces | Kent Golding | 3 minutes | Boil | Pellets | 5.5% | |
| 2.00 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 |
Yeasts
| Name | Lab/Manufacturer | Product ID | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Ale | White Labs | WLP028 | Liquid |
Fermentation and Aging
Primary:
7 days @ 68° F
Secondary:
7 days @ 68° F
Age:
28 days @ 55° F
General Info
I had been wondering about this style, hoping to replicate a taste reminiscent of my trip to England a while back where I sampled some excellent house ales at various pubs around London.
Updated from an earlier version, based upon the results of the previous recipe. This one is intended to be fuller, richer, and a bit more of a copper color.
Procedure
- Single infusion mash at 154 degrees
- Sparge with 3.75 gallons of 168 degree water
- Bring to a boil
- Total boil time: 90 minutes
- Add hops according to schedule
- Cool wort
- Pitch yeast when when temperature reaches 70-75 degrees
