All-Grain - Mason's ESB

**masonsjax** · 02-22-2011, 09:12 PM

Recipe Type: All Grain
Yeast: Safale S-04 English Ale
Yeast Starter: Yes
Batch Size (Gallons): 5.25
Original Gravity: 1.057
Final Gravity: 1.014
IBU: 39
Boiling Time (Minutes): 60
Color: 11
Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): 3-4 weeks
Tasting Notes: Malty caramel up front, firmly bitter to balance.

I only post my recipes that are very well liked by everyone that tries them, and this is no exception. This ESB is based on the recipe in "Brewing Classic Styles" with several small adjustments. It leans a little to the sweet side initially, but the bitterness is firm and balances nicely. Very tasty. I think I'll be brewing a lot of this. Enjoy!

10.00 lb US 2-row
0.50 lb Crystal 20L
0.25 lb Crystal 120L

2.25 oz. Willamette [4.5%] @ 60 min
1.00 oz. Willamette [4.5%] @ 0 min

Safale S-04 English Ale Yeast

Mash at 152 F for 60 mins.
Boil 60 mins.

**starrfish** · 08-11-2011, 03:26 AM

this will be another of yours I'll be brewing, as soon as my next few are done. will post back!

**FooFan** · 08-22-2011, 12:34 PM

I brewed it yesterday. I'll post how it turned out in a few weeks.

Cheers

**starrfish** · 10-17-2011, 03:57 AM

This one is a winner! came out great! may brew this again soon with just a bit of victory malt subbed in or flaked barley. my only addition/change I would like to try. Great as is! malty goodness.

**masonsjax** · 10-20-2011, 04:49 AM

I need to make this one again soon. It went so quick the last time that I barely got any myself. Might be good with a touch of biscuit malt too.