Short Bus Bitter (ESB)

Steven P · Post by **Steven P** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:29 am

I'm going to foray into all-grain this weekend for the first time. I converted a 10 gal Rubbermaid cooler for my MLT and the GF bought me a 8 gallon boil kettle with ball valve and thermometer.

I have a recipe set up at Brewmasters Warehouse called the above "Short Bus Bitter". I figure if I screw it up like I expect to then the name will be truly earned.

My recipe is below if anyone is interested. Based on 75% efficiency (hopefully) and a 5.5 gal batch.

og- 1.056
fg -1.012--1.015
ibu - 37.8
srm -14.65
abv -@5.4%

Crisp Maris Otter 10 lbs
Crisp Crystal Malt 60L 12 oz
Crisp Black Malt 2 oz

1.50 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.50 %] (60 min) (First Wort Hop) Hops 30.4 IBU

0.25 oz Fuggles [4.00 %] (20 min) Hops 2.0 IBU
0.25 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.50 %] (20 min) Hops 2.8 IBU

0.25 oz Fuggles [4.00 %] (0 min) Hops -
0.25 oz Goldings, East Kent [5.50 %] (0 min) Hops -

1 Pkgs SafAle English Ale (DCL Yeast #S-04) Yeast-Ale

Steven P · Post by **Steven P** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:28 am

Glad to say with some bottle conditioning this turned out very well.

tony b · Post by **tony b** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:19 pm

We expect to sample it at the meeting at Randy's!

Steven P · Post by **Steven P** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:21 pm

It'll be there.

kjball · Post by **kjball** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:48 pm

You better watch out, this is how we determine if you're worthy or membership in our club.....

Wait, if that was the case I would've been gone long ago.

Steven P · Post by **Steven P** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:15 am

Oh god. I can't handle the pressure! Ha Ha.