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ESBII -- The Sequel

ESBII -- This is my first attempt to improve upon my first ESB.
I've added a couple onces of Special B and used Kent Goldings instead of
Target hops.Since I can't get Danstar London I'm going to try EDME.

Brewer: Gordon Christensen Email: -
Beer: ESBII -- The Sequel Style: English Strong (Extra Special) Bitter
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5.0 gallons
Color:
24 HCU (~13 SRM)
Bitterness: 32 IBU
OG: 1.050 FG: 1.012
Alcohol: 4.9% v/v (3.8% w/w)
Water: Bottled water with the addition of 2 liters of mineral water and burton salts.
Grain: 1 lb. American 2-row
2 oz. Belgian Special B
9 oz. British crystal 50-60L
1 oz. British chocolate
Steep: Cracked Grains and added to (3) quarts of 156° water maintain temp for
30 minutes and sparge with (1) gallon bottled water heated to 160°.
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.041 6.0 gallons
4 lb. Light dry malt extract
12 oz. Wheat extract
Add (4) gallons bottled water and 2 liters of mineral water to the
kettle. Add Burton Salts just before boil starts.

Add Irish Moss and Wort Chiller to the kettle in last 15 minutes of the boil
Hops: 1.0 oz. Kent Goldings (6.2% AA, 60 min.)
0.5 oz. Kent Goldings (6.2% AA, 30 min.)
1.0 oz. Fuggles (aroma)
0.5 oz. Kent Goldings (aroma)
Yeast: EDME
Log: Brew Date: 03-23-2001
Used approximately 1 minute worth of O2 to oxyginate(sp) the wort prior to pitching the yeast.
Fermintation Temp: Primary 68°
Racked:
Carbonation: Force Carb
Tasting: Wort tasted Very Smooth on 03-23-2001, the wort was malty with good bitterness!

Recipe posted 03/23/01.