DIY ESB V2 Beer Recipe | BIAB Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB) | Brewer's Friend
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DIY ESB V2

191 calories 17.9 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: BIAB
Style: Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB)
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.7 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 6.7 gallons
Post Boil Size: 6.3 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.054 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.058 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 68% (brew house)
Calories: 191 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 17.9 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Saturday June 19th 2021
1.058
1.012
6.0%
58.0
13.0
5.4
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
11 lb Thomas Fawcett - Maris Otter Pale Ale Malt11 lb Maris Otter Pale Ale Malt 38 2.65 84.6%
0.50 lb United Kingdom - Extra Dark Crystal 120L0.5 lb Extra Dark Crystal 120L 33 120 3.8%
0.75 lb Briess - Special Roast0.75 lb Special Roast 33 40 5.8%
0.75 lb Aromatic Malt0.75 lb Aromatic Malt 35 20 5.8%
13 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
2 oz BSG - Challenger2 oz Challenger Hops Pellet 6.3 Boil 60 min 40.36 42.6%
1.50 oz East Kent Goldings1.5 oz East Kent Goldings Hops Pellet 3.6 Boil 15 min 8.58 31.9%
1 oz East Kent Goldings1 oz East Kent Goldings Hops Pellet 3.6 Boil 0 min 21.3%
0.20 oz Yakima Valley Hops - Warrior0.2 oz Warrior Hops Pellet 14.2 Boil 60 min 9.1 4.3%
4.70 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
7.5 gal Strike 154 °F 152 °F 75 min
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
1 each Whirlfloc tablet Fining Boil 20 min.
3.80 g Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
8.30 g Gypsum Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
1.60 ml Lactic acid Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
2.20 g Yeast Nutrient Other Boil 15 min.
4.40 g Epsom Salt Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
2 g Baking Soda Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
1 g Salt Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
0.10 ml Lactic acid Water Agt Sparge 1 hr.
1.50 g Chalk Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
 
Yeast
Wyeast - London ESB Ale 1968
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (custom):
78%
Flocculation:
Very High
Optimum Temp:
64 - 72 °F
Starter:
Yes
Fermentation Temp:
68 °F
Pitch Rate:
0.5 (M cells / ml / ° P) 154 B cells required
0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
Priming
Method: co2       Amount: 8.2 psi       Temp: 36 °F       CO2 Level: 2.3 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Light colored and malty
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
120 15 35 85 225 100
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
"DIY ESB V2" Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB) beer recipe by Brewer #270373. BIAB, ABV 6.03%, IBU 58.04, SRM 13.02, Fermentables: (Maris Otter Pale Ale Malt, Extra Dark Crystal 120L, Special Roast, Aromatic Malt) Hops: (Challenger, East Kent Goldings, Warrior) Other: (Whirlfloc tablet, Calcium Chloride (dihydrate), Gypsum, Lactic acid, Yeast Nutrient, Epsom Salt, Baking Soda, Salt, Chalk)
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  • Last Updated: 2021-10-05 08:04 UTC
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