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Lefthook ESB

You'll think your in in London after a 6-pack of these grenades!!!

Brewer: BBQ Bob Email: bbqbob@bobsbeerandbbq.com
URL: http://bobsbeerandbbq.com
Beer: Lefthook ESB Style: English Best (Special) Bitter
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5.0 gallons
Color:
28 HCU (~15 SRM)
Bitterness: 43 IBU
OG: 1.057 FG: 1.012
Alcohol: 5.9% v/v (4.6% w/w)
Water: Spring Water
Grain: 2 lb. British Munich
1 lb. British Carastan
4 oz. British crystal 95-115L
1 oz. British chocolate
8 oz. Flaked barley
Steep: Steep the grains @155 for 30 minutes in 5 gallons rinse bag with 2 gallons @ 170
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.044 6.5 gallons
6 lb. Light malt extract
8 oz. Molasses
Irish Moss @ 15 togo in the boil
Hops: 2.0 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 60 min.)
2.0 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 3 min.)
Yeast: * WLP026 Premium Bitter Ale Yeast
PLATINUM STRAIN – Nov./Dec.
From Staffordshire, England. Fermentation gives a mild, but complex, estery character. Ferments strong and dry. Good for high gravity beers. Best for all English style ales, including bitters, milds, ESBs, porters, stouts, and barley wines.
Attenuation: 70-75%
Flocculation: Medium
Optimum Fermentation Temperature: 67-70°F
Alcohol Tolerance: Medium

Recipe posted 02/23/07.