Jimmy’s ESB - Strong Bitter - 2009 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 6 Gallons (22.71 L)

    12.0 lb (5.44 kg) Maris Otter pale malt
    1.25 lb (0.57 kg) 10L crystal malt
    1.25 lb (0.57 kg) 40L crystal malt
    1.0 oz (28 g) East Kent Goldings pellet hops, 4.8% a.a. (60 min)
    1.5 oz (35 g) East Kent Goldings pellet hops, 4.8% a.a. (30 min)
    1.0 oz (28 g) East Kent Goldings pellet hops, 4.8% a.a. (10 min)
    1.5 oz (35 g) East Kent Goldings whole hops, 4.8% a.a. (10 min)
    Wyeast No. 1768 VSS-PC English Special Bitter ale yeast (2 L starter)
    Whirlfloc to clarify
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.06
    Final Gravity: 1.017
    ABV: 5.64%
 

Directions

    Mash grains at 154° F (68° C) for 60 minutes.
    Primary fermentation for 21 days at 68° F (20° C).
    Secondary fermentation for 14 days at 70° F (21° C) in keg.
    Forced CO2 to carbonate (1.9 vol).