ESB stands for “extra special bitter.” This style is known for its balance and the interplay between malt and hop bitterness. English pale ales display earthy, herbal English-variety hop character. Medium to high hop bitterness, flavor and aroma should be evident. The yeast strains used in these beers lend a fruitiness to their aromatics and flavor, referred to as esters. The residual malt and defining sweetness of this richly flavored and medium bodied.
English-Style Pale Ale (ESB)
- 9 lbs Marris Otter
- 12.0 oz Victory Malt
- 8.0 oz Crystal Malt 40L
- 6.6 Crystal Malt 60L
- 4.8 White Wheat
- 1.8 oz Crystal Malt 120L
- 1.25 oz East Kent Goldings (Boil 75min)
- 1.00 oz East Kent Goldings (Boil 60min)
- 2.25 oz East Kent Goldings (Boil 0-min)
- Imperial House A01-Yeast
8 gal of RO water. Murphys-Bitter & Pales Profile: 0.72g Epsom Salt,10.61g Calcium Chloride and 12.53g Gypsum
60min mash with 75min boil.
SG-1.051/FG-1.011
