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Bitter Old Men

Brewer: Mike Email: -
Beer: Bitter Old Men Style: English Strong (Extra Special) Bitter
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
15 HCU (~10 SRM)
Bitterness: 35 IBU
OG: 1.056 FG: 1.012
Alcohol: 5.6% v/v (4.4% w/w)
Water: Spring Water
Grain: .50 lb. American crystal 10L
1 oz. British chocolate
Steep: Steep for 45 minutes
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.093 3 gallons
6 lb. Light dry malt extract
Irish Moss at 15 minutes remaining in boil
Hops: 1 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 30 min.)
1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast: WLP002 English Ale Yeast
Carbonation: Corn Sugar 3/4 cup

Recipe posted 06/10/09.