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Simple Bitter

Very simple, everyday, session beer.

Brewer: P Hoey Email: aliveone97@yahoo.com
Beer: Simple Bitter Style: English Pale Ale
Type: All grain Size: 10 gallons
Color:
14 HCU (~9 SRM)
Bitterness: 31 IBU
OG: 1.049 FG: 1.008
Alcohol: 5.3% v/v (4.2% w/w)
Water: 1 tsp gypsum & 1 tsp CaCl in both mash water and sparge water. (Aprox 1 tsp of each per 10 gal)
Grain: 16 lb. British pale
1 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
1.25 lb. British crystal 70-80L
Mash: 72% efficiency
Infusion mash, 155°F, held for 1 hour and runoff like normal.
Boil: 90 minutes SG 1.041 12 gallons
1 tsp irish moss for 30 minutes.
Hops: 3 oz. Willamette (4.8% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Willamette (4.8% AA, 15 min.)
2 oz. Willamette (aroma)
Yeast: 1056 from local brewery, so no starter was necessary.
Log: Ambient temperature was 65 degrees. Sulfer note duing first three days. Racked on fourth day. Condition at 65(ambient) for one week for clarity, racked to kegs and served.
Carbonation: 12 psi at 45 degrees F
Tasting: Smooth, simple, poundable session beer. Maris otter flavor evident in finished product. Good balance and spicy Willamette flavor, but not overwhelming.

Recipe posted 03/21/04.