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RoKozak · 10-07-2012, 01:57 AM

Just added 2oz of my whole hops from the backyard to the primary for some dry hopping. The color was fantastic and it tasted delicious already. Gravity was at 1.020 -- so maybe I shouldn't have dry hopped yet since the goal is to aim for 1.014? I'm not sure. I did let it sit for 2 weeks even though the recipe recommended 3 weeks. I've read so much conflicting information as to when dry hopping should start (after initial fermentation 7-10 days v. total 3-4 weeks). I just shot for inbetween those recommendations. Anyhow, we'll see what happens. I'm excited. I'll drop a line when I bottle. Cheers!

**bottlebomber** · 10-07-2012, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RoKozak

Just added 2oz of my whole hops from the backyard to the primary for some dry hopping. The color was fantastic and it tasted delicious already. Gravity was at 1.020 -- so maybe I shouldn't have dry hopped yet since the goal is to aim for 1.014? I'm not sure. I did let it sit for 2 weeks even though the recipe recommended 3 weeks. I've read so much conflicting information as to when dry hopping should start (after initial fermentation 7-10 days v. total 3-4 weeks). I just shot for inbetween those recommendations. Anyhow, we'll see what happens. I'm excited. I'll drop a line when I bottle. Cheers!

So you dry hopped an all British ESB with C-hops?

RoKozak · 10-07-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bottlebomber

So you dry hopped an all British ESB with C-hops?

Yes...and the only reason was because I needed to use my hops from the backyard within a few weeks because I don't have any means to store them appropriately. Let's call it The American Revolutionary Ale -- British with an attack of American hops?

**bottlebomber** · 10-07-2012, 08:37 PM

Lol.. I like it

**barhoc11** · 10-10-2012, 09:53 PM

This ESB has aged wonderfully and is a perfect fall session brew. The picture is not great on this cloudy Michigan day but its crystal clear. I highly recommend this recipe!

RoKozak · 10-11-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by barhoc11

This ESB has aged wonderfully and is a perfect fall session brew. The picture is not great on this cloudy Michigan day but its crystal clear. I highly recommend this recipe!

Man, my mouth is watering. I'm bottling mine this weekend. Can't wait! Cheers!

RoKozak · 10-23-2012, 12:37 AM

Only after 10 days in the bottle. The taste is starting to transform but it's already good. Can't wait for a few weeks from now!

tcat63 · 10-31-2012, 01:37 AM

Brewing ESB this weekend, will let you know how it goes. Have you ever used Target for FWH?

BAJones · 11-01-2012, 06:18 PM

1.060 OG
1.019 FG
Crystal clear and smooth. I love the hop schedule on this, FWH + late additions is the best way to go. I subbed First Gold (what I had) for the EKG and love that little spicy note from it.

**bottlebomber** · 11-01-2012, 07:27 PM

My only deviation is that I dropped 2 ounces of EKG in for DH. I'll be bottling this soon, maybe tonight.