Holy shizz I love bitter

[philrose]

Thanks for posting the recipe link. I'm going to try this with what I have on hand, which (in terms of adjustments) now means splitting the Crystal to .25lb. Crystal 120L & .25lb. Crystal 60L, and swapping the EKG for First Gold hops. Psyched to give it a try!

Sounds like a fine ale!

 

[philrose]

I tend to notice the ordinaries and best really hit their stride about six weeks after fermentation. I brewed one for a party and ended up drink nearly half the keg beforehand. Drinkablity strikes again.

If you can get Maris Otter or Golden Promise, this is a beer that really can showcase them.

And there are a lot of fun British hop strains out there that don't get a lot of use that are wonderful in these beers. It's not all EKG and Fuggles. Challenger, Brambling Cross, First Gold (a new favorite of mine) all have very interesting flavors and are usually overlooked.

This keg will certainly dry by then . I agree with what you said about the base malt as well.

 

[gplutt]

Gplutt- mild exchange, interested?

I'm making one next brewday.

I did some "experimenting" and played with water chemistry and used about 1/2 pound of homemade crystal malts in this one. I usually use 1275 or 1968 to ferment my mild, this time I used Nottingham. I just tried a hydro sample..Its a bit dryer than I usually like it, and it has an interesting smoky flavor. I kinda wish I'd have used a bit more crystal. I'll clear it and carb it and get back to you. If not this one, then definely the next!

 

[Jaysus]

Edit: "Bitter" and "Mild' make great tattoos for lady's nipples though.

 

[philrose]

I did some "experimenting" and played with water chemistry and used about 1/2 pound of homemade crystal malts in this one. I usually use 1275 or 1968 to ferment my mild, this time I used Nottingham. I just tried a hydro sample..Its a bit dryer than I usually like it, and it has an interesting smoky flavor. I kinda wish I'd have used a bit more crystal. I'll clear it and carb it and get back to you. If not this one, then definely the next!

That's cool, I brewed a red ale today instead of the mild & with thanksgiving coming up I doubt I'll have a mild ready to go for a few weeks anyway. Maybe we could target some time before xmas?

 

[ghpeel]

Brewed up my first bitter today based on Jamil's recipe. Only problem is that my efficiency is ridiculously high (like low 90's) on low gravity beers, so the hydro sample read 1.044 at flameout instead of the 1.038 I was shooting for. I guess I'll dilute it with some extra water in the fermentor, but that takes off some IBU's

 

[david_42]

Some brewers are discovering that they can make a Bitter or another small beer for less money and sell it for the same price. They also see it pulling sales from BMC, which means more money in their pockets. Less alcohol also means lower taxes in many states. Monster IPAs may give them bragging rights, but the bottom line is important.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

Some brewers are discovering that they can make a Bitter or another small beer for less money and sell it for the same price. They also see it pulling sales from BMC, which means more money in their pockets. Less alcohol also means lower taxes in many states. Monster IPAs may give them bragging rights, but the bottom line is important.

How many times have you given a "Dark" beer to a BMC drinker and they automatically assume it has a high ABV? In a state where it is not mandatory to put the ABV on the label (I'm guessing all the states) This would be an easy way to trick the little fookers over to the good stuff!

 

[philrose]

Ahhhhh...the pleasure of a homebrew ordinary bitter, a beer I have not drank for two years. Screw you travel/work, I'm just happy to be back home with MY beer.

 

[hodge]

Not English, but I brewed the BYO clone of Bitter American and it tastes great!

People can't believe that it's 4%.

 

[philrose]

This latest bitter cleared up quick. I went with English Base Malt, Biscuit, flaked oats and C-120 for OG 1036. Hopped with Willamette at 60 and 20 for 31 IBU.

Very enjoyable beer!

 

[phoenixs4r]

G-g-g-g-grave digger!

 

[brewski08]

i never tasted this style of beer before. any good commercial bitters out there for me to try?

 

[philrose]

i never tasted this style of beer before. any good commercial bitters out there for me to try?

Not many- some brewpubs will make them, but they're almost never bottled. Your best bet is to search for beer engines/cask beer bars in your area and see if they have an idea.

Big Al's here in Seattle makes one that I enjoy, You could find some fuller's London pride in bottles and that will give a vague idea of the beer. Very vague.

I have not lived in Tallahassee so I might be way off base, but I spent 12 weeks in Florida on business last year and finding craft beer was very challenging. Naturally, you have a much better idea of the area, so I'll shut up.

Brewing it is a great way to get accustomed to the beer! It is a cheap and easy brew day.

 

[philrose]

This latest bitter cleared up quick. I went with English Base Malt, Biscuit, flaked oats and C-120 for OG 1036. Hopped with Willamette at 60 and 20 for 31 IBU.

Very enjoyable beer!

Eff5 bitter is what I'm calling the last beer. Recipe in the link.