True-to-Style ESB Beer Recipe | BIAB Strong Bitter | Brewer's Friend
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True-to-Style ESB

201 calories 19.9 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: BIAB
Style: Strong Bitter
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.25 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 6.25 gallons
Post Boil Size: 5.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.053 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.061 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 75% (brew house)
Source: Kegconnection
Calories: 201 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 19.9 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Tuesday January 4th 2022
1.061
1.014
6.3%
27.6
13.0
5.4
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
9 lb United Kingdom - Maris Otter Pale9 lb Maris Otter Pale 38 3.75 78.3%
0.50 lb American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt)0.5 lb Carapils (Dextrine Malt) 33 1.8 4.3%
0.50 lb Belgian - Biscuit0.5 lb Biscuit 35 23 4.3%
1.50 lb American - Special Roast1.5 lb Special Roast 33 50 13%
11.50 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
1.50 oz Fuggles1.5 oz Fuggles Hops Pellet 4.5 Boil 60 min 23.68 75%
0.50 oz Fuggles0.5 oz Fuggles Hops Pellet 4.5 Boil 15 min 3.92 25%
2 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
28.7 qt Strike 159 °F 152 °F 60 min
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
1.60 g Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
1.30 g Gypsum Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
2.50 ml Lactic acid Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
 
Yeast
Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
75%
Flocculation:
High
Optimum Temp:
54 - 77 °F
Starter:
No
Fermentation Temp:
-
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 104 B cells required
0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
Priming
CO2 Level: 0 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Amber Malty (Brun' Water)
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
55 5 10 65 55 35
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
"True-to-Style ESB" Strong Bitter beer recipe by Kegconnection. BIAB, ABV 6.31%, IBU 27.6, SRM 13.02, Fermentables: (Maris Otter Pale, Carapils (Dextrine Malt), Biscuit, Special Roast) Hops: (Fuggles) Other: (Calcium Chloride (dihydrate), Gypsum, Lactic acid)
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  • Last Updated: 2022-02-17 23:36 UTC
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