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Charlotte ESB

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Beer: Charlotte ESB Style: English Best (Special) Bitter
Type: All grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
30 HCU (~15 SRM)
Bitterness: 45 IBU
OG: 1.077 FG: 1.012
Alcohol: 8.4% v/v (6.6% w/w)
Grain: 11 lb. American 2-row
8 oz. Belgian biscuit
1 lb. American crystal 60L
8 oz. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils)
4 oz. Belgian Special B
Mash: 80% efficiency
Plan on high temp mash... Shooting for 156 > 166> 170
Boil: 90 minutes SG 1.059 6.5 gallons
Hops: 1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Willamette (4.6% AA, 45 min.)
1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 30 min.)
.5 oz. Willamette (4.6% AA, 15 min.)
1 oz. Saaz (aroma)
.5 oz. Willamette (aroma)
Yeast: Wyeast Thames Valley in 1 Liter starter
Carbonation: 3/4 cup corn sugar

Recipe posted 11/04/05.