Questions about Stovetop ESB

[blackhammer]

I have recently designed a recipe for Saturday. What do you guys think? I only added the Crystal Malt to increase the SRM for the style. Will this much Crystal adversely affect the flavor? Any input will be appreciated. I have made Apfelwein and wines, but this will be my first beer.

BeerSmith 2 Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.com
Recipe: My Stovetop ESB
Brewer: TK
Asst Brewer:
Style: Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)
TYPE: All Grain
Taste: (30.0)

Recipe Specifications
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Boil Size: 5.14 gal
Post Boil Volume: 3.64 gal
Batch Size (fermenter): 3.50 gal
Bottling Volume: 3.00 gal
Estimated OG: 1.059 SG
Estimated Color: 11.1 SRM
Estimated IBU: 45.3 IBUs
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 75.0 %
Boil Time: 90 Minutes

Ingredients:
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Amt Name Type # %/IBU
6.00 gal Deer Park (R), Bottled Water Water 1 -
5 lbs Pale Malt, Maris Otter (3.0 SRM) Grain 2 66.7 %
2 lbs 8.0 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain 3 33.3 %
1.00 oz East Kent Goldings (EKG) [5.00 %] - Boil Hop 4 29.5 IBUs
0.50 oz East Kent Goldings (EKG) [5.00 %] - Boil Hop 5 11.3 IBUs
0.25 oz East Kent Goldings (EKG) [5.00 %] - Boil Hop 6 4.5 IBUs
1.0 pkg Nottingham (Danstar #-) [23.66 ml] Yeast 7 -


Mash Schedule: BIAB, Full Body
Total Grain Weight: 7 lbs 8.0 oz
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Name Description Step Temperat Step Time
Saccharification Add 22.76 qt of water at 165.2 F 156.0 F 90 min

Sparge: If steeping, remove grains, and prepare to boil wort

 

[johnsnownw]

Yes it will.

I use Munich in my ESB's to give it a little sweetness, and I'd focus more on flavor than color.

 

[dustys_dad]

I have an ESB that is about to be bottled, my first ESB may I add. I had 9% Crystal 30L and 3% Crystal 60L and the remaining was Marris Otter.

I have poked around for ESB recipes and had read not to let Crystal be more than 15% of the total grist bill.

 

[blackhammer]

Yes it will.

I use Munich in my ESB's to give it a little sweetness, and I'd focus more on flavor than color.

Would 5.5 lbs Maris Otter and 2 lbs Munich turn out well for the style?

 

[johnsnownw]

Would 5.5 lbs Maris Otter and 2 lbs Munich turn out well for the style?

I've not used that high percentage of Munich in an ESB before, but I'd certainly use it before the Crystal.

 

[brokebucket]

that is a ton of crystal. I have never seen a recipe for over a pound of crystal in a 6 gallon recipe before.

If I were you, I would make it like 3/4 pound victory or biscuit, 3/4 pound crystal (Brititsh!) and the rest Maris Otter.

I would also shoot for a medium body, not full body. It will be plenty full just from the maris otter. I mash at 152 or so for ESB's.

Last note, the last package of EKG clocked in at over 7% AA, so make sure you adjust accordingly.

 

[blackhammer]

Thanks for all the input guys. I appreciate it. I think, since this is my FIRST brew (and since I just picked up my SQ-14 burner yesterday!) I will do a full volume BIAB. A Maris Otter/East Kent Golding SMaSH; so I can figure out the efficiency of my setup and forego Stovetop BIAB for now.