First ESB Beer Recipe | BIAB Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB) by Brewer #424643 | Brewer's Friend
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First ESB

149 calories 14 g 330 ml
Beer Stats
Method: BIAB
Style: Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB)
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 20 liters (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 25.08 liters
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.039 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.049 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 75% (brew house)
Calories: 149 calories (Per 330ml)
Carbs: 14 g (Per 330ml)
Created: Tuesday January 7th 2025
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Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
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Hops
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20 g East Kent Goldings20 g East Kent Goldings Hops 54.00 / kg
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Pellet 4.4 Boil 45 min 11.35 25%
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Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
20 L Infusion 69 °C 67 °C --
10 L Sparge 78 °C 78 °C --
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
8 g Baking Soda Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
9 g Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
1.50 g Chalk Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
2.50 g Epsom Salt Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
7 g Gypsum Water Agt Mash 1 hr.
0.50 tsp Amylase Water Agt Mash 45 min.
100 g Rice hulls Water Agt Mash 45 min.
2.50 g irish moss Water Agt Boil 15 min.
2.50 g Yeast Nutrient Water Agt Boil 15 min.
 
Yeast
Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
5.00 / each
5.00
Attenuation (custom):
78%
Flocculation:
High
Optimum Temp:
12 - 25 °C
Starter:
No
Fermentation Temp:
18 °C
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 85 B cells required
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Priming
Method: MapleSyrup       Amount: 170       Temp: 20 °C       CO2 Level: 2.5 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Balanced Profile II
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
150 10 80 150 160 220
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"First ESB" Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB) beer recipe by Brewer #424643. BIAB, ABV 5.02%, IBU 43.54, SRM 13.82, Fermentables: (Maris Otter Pale Ale, Victory Malt, Caramel / Crystal 60L, Special Roast) Hops: (Target, East Kent Goldings) Other: (Baking Soda, Calcium Chloride (dihydrate), Chalk, Epsom Salt, Gypsum, Amylase, Rice hulls, irish moss, Yeast Nutrient)
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