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Maris Otter Best Bitter

A nice simple English Best Bitter

Brewer: John A Email: j_c_arnish@yahoo.com
Beer: Maris Otter Best Bitter Style: English Best (Special) Bitter
Type: All grain Size: 6 gallons
Color:
11 HCU (~8 SRM)
Bitterness: 41 IBU
OG: 1.045 FG: -
Alcohol: -
Water: Burtonized mash water
Grain: 9 lb. Maris Otter (Crisp Malting)
0 lb. 8 oz. American crystal 80L
Mash: 75% efficiency
Single infusion mash (1 qt/ lb)
Mash temp 152°F
Boil: 75 minutes SG 1.034 8 gallons
Irish moss for clarity (last 15 min of boil)
Hops: 1.5 oz. Challenger (6.6% AA, 60 min.)
1.5 oz. East Kent Goldings (5% AA, 15 min.)
1.5 oz. East Kent Golding-Dry Hop (aroma)
Yeast: Wyeast 1968 1 L starter
Carbonation: 1/4 cup corn surgar to prime

Recipe posted 03/27/00.