Fullers ESB Clone

Brewer:	Robert Saporito		Email:	robert@siteminders.com
Beer:	Fullers ESB Clone		Style:	English Strong (Extra Special) Bitter
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	13.5 gallons
Color:	23 HCU (~13 SRM)		Bitterness:	42 IBU
OG:	1.060		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	5.7% v/v (4.4% w/w)
Water:	Add 6 tsp. Burton water salts (2 tsp. per 5 Gal.)
Grain:	3.5 lb. British pale 1 lb. British Carastan light 1.5 lb. British crystal 70-80L
Steep:	45 minutes @ 150° F
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.054	15 gallons
	12 lb. Light malt extract 7.5 lb. Amber malt extract
Hops:	4.3 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 60 min.) 2.5 oz. Fuggles (4.75% AA, 30 min.) 1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 5 min.) 1 oz. Kent Goldings (Dry Hop) (aroma)
Yeast:	London ESB Yeast #1968
Log:	Dry hop in secondary.
Tasting:	This was a fantastic brew. It has quickly become the favorite among the local "experts". Is it just like Fullers ESB? Not quite. The color, while beautiful, is a bit lighter and the flavor isn't quite as complex as Fullers. I noticed another clone recipe used flaked corn which I may add (1 lb.)next time. Left alone, it deserves it's own name and a spot in my top 5 homebrews.

Recipe posted 01/31/00.