This probably should be two separate posts in two separate sections, but here goes.
I have been on a British beer kick for a little while, and have come to the realization that I don't really know what a true ESB or Bitter tastes like! I make a darn tasty something, but I don't know how close to style I am actually getting. What all can we get in the states (specifically CO) that I could taste and train my taste buds (Microbrews that are authentic tasting, imports from England, etc).
Second, here is an ESB recipe I am thinking of doing. I have done similar ones in the past that have turned out pretty good, but I always like to improve.
Batch size: 5.5 gal
Boil volume: 7.3 gal
OG: 1.056
FG: 1.014
Bitterness (IBU): 40.3
Color (SRM): 11.1
ABV: 5.6%
10.00 lb Maris Otter Malt, 90.9%
0.50 lb Crystal 40L, 4.5%
0.25 lb Special Roast, 2.3%
0.25 lb Crystal 120L, 2.3%
0.75 oz Northdown (AA 9.6%, Pellet) 60 min, 24.2 IBU
0.75 oz Northdown (AA 9.6%, Pellet) 20 min, 14.7 IBU
1.00 oz Northdown (AA 9.6%, Pellet) 1 min, 1.4 IBU
Wyeast 1968
Please pick it apart. The only thing I am really set on is using Northdown since I just bought a pound of them and want to see what they taste like.
I have been on a British beer kick for a little while, and have come to the realization that I don't really know what a true ESB or Bitter tastes like! I make a darn tasty something, but I don't know how close to style I am actually getting. What all can we get in the states (specifically CO) that I could taste and train my taste buds (Microbrews that are authentic tasting, imports from England, etc).
Second, here is an ESB recipe I am thinking of doing. I have done similar ones in the past that have turned out pretty good, but I always like to improve.
Batch size: 5.5 gal
Boil volume: 7.3 gal
OG: 1.056
FG: 1.014
Bitterness (IBU): 40.3
Color (SRM): 11.1
ABV: 5.6%
10.00 lb Maris Otter Malt, 90.9%
0.50 lb Crystal 40L, 4.5%
0.25 lb Special Roast, 2.3%
0.25 lb Crystal 120L, 2.3%
0.75 oz Northdown (AA 9.6%, Pellet) 60 min, 24.2 IBU
0.75 oz Northdown (AA 9.6%, Pellet) 20 min, 14.7 IBU
1.00 oz Northdown (AA 9.6%, Pellet) 1 min, 1.4 IBU
Wyeast 1968
Please pick it apart. The only thing I am really set on is using Northdown since I just bought a pound of them and want to see what they taste like.