Bitter Check

[20grit]

So, I'm planning on running a bitter. The numbers check out according to an online calculator. Haven't plugged it into my beersmith. I just wanted to make sure it seemed like a good fit. I've not actually cobbled my own recipes from scratch before.

Mash at 150-152°.
8.5 lbs Maris Otter
10.4 oz UK Crystal 45°
5.6 oz UK Crystal 90°
1.5 oz UK fuggles @60 mins
.5 oz UK fuggles @30 mins

Wyeast London ESB

Does it sound in line?

 

[signpost]

Looks pretty good. You kept it simple, which is good. What do your numbers look like for this? (predicted OG, FG, IBUs) I have a feeling with my system it might come out a little bigger than a typical standard bitter.

The only thing I might add to the recipe is just a little bit of brown malt. But that's just because I've been putting a little of that in just about everything I've been making lately.

 

[mongoose33]

I think that looks terrific. I brew a bitter that's similar, I might give yours a try.

 

[20grit]

According to Brewersfriend (have been on vacation, still no input into beersmith).
At 70% efficiency
OG: 1.045
FG: 1.014
ABV 4.11%
34.05 IBU
SRM: 10.35

I'm running new equipment, so I have no idea what to expect for efficiency. Ran at 70% to be on the safe side. It could come in a good bit bigger.

 

[20grit]

Just an update. Brewed on new equipment with a new mill. So, I undershot my OG a bit. Came in at 1.042. Tasted a sample before I pitched and it wasn't my favorite thing ever. Will have to see how things go with the yeast. It was pitched Sunday. I guess I'll know soon enough.

 

[20grit]

A premature tasting says the malt is on the right track. The hops were a bit one note. Which is to be expected out of one hop.

I think the next go around will see some Challenger and/or EKG thrown in the mix.

But this has only been in bottle for 10 days. So, it could come around a bit... it's not bad, just not exciting.