Extra Special Barstard

A nice beer, although one of my flatmates couldnt even drink it, cos it was too bitter for him! more for me!

Brewer:	Alex van den Broek		Email:	-
URL:	http://www.geocities.com/nzhomebrew/index.html
Beer:	Extra Special Barstard		Style:	English Strong (Extra Special) Bitter
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	13 liters
Color:	26 HCU (~14 SRM)		Bitterness:	69 IBU
OG:	1.046		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	4.7% v/v (3.7% w/w)
Water:	Christchurch tap water, its very soft. probably best to add some gypsum
Grain:	150g British crystal 50-60L 50g British chocolate
Steep:	steep grain for 30mins at 65°
Boil:	45 minutes	SG 1.060	10 liters
	1.5kg Light malt extract 300g Cane sugar
Hops:	40g NZ BSaaz (8.6% AA, 45 min.) 20g NZ Fuggles (4.5% AA, 30 min.) 20g NZ Fuggles (aroma)
Yeast:	Safale dried yeast
Log:	primary for 12days at cool temps (10-15C°)
Carbonation:	1 teaspoon of cane sugar per 745ml bottle
Tasting:	A nice beer, sweet malt with a bitter palate that has a long finish of fruit and bitterness.

Recipe posted 11/30/03.