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American ESB

215 calories 22.1 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: Extract
Style: Strong Bitter
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 3 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.095 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.065 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (steeping grains only)
Calories: 215 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 22.1 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Thursday July 24th 2025
1.065
1.016
6.4%
0.0
23.4
n/a
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
7 lb United Kingdom - Maris Otter Pale7 lb Maris Otter Pale 38 3.75 53.8%
2 lb Belgian - Biscuit2 lb Biscuit 35 23 15.4%
0.50 lb American - Caramel / Crystal 120L0.5 lb Caramel / Crystal 120L 33 120 3.8%
0.50 lb American - Roasted Barley0.5 lb Roasted Barley 33 300 3.8%
2 lb Briess - LME Sparkling Amber Liquid2 lb LME Sparkling Amber Liquid - (late boil kettle addition) 35 10 15.4%
1 lb Briess - White Wheat Malt1 lb White Wheat Malt 39.1 2.5 7.7%
13 lbs / 0.00
Priming
CO2 Level: 1.02 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Balanced Profile
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
0 0 0 0 0 0
"American ESB" Strong Bitter beer recipe by Brewer #461554. Extract, ABV 6.37%, IBU 0, SRM 23.43, Fermentables: (Maris Otter Pale, Biscuit, Caramel / Crystal 120L, Roasted Barley, LME Sparkling Amber Liquid, White Wheat Malt)
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  • Last Updated: 2025-07-24 01:13 UTC
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