ESB Beer Recipe | BIAB Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB) by Brewer #382091 | Brewer's Friend
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ESB

217 calories 24.4 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: BIAB
Style: Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB)
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 2.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 3.13 gallons
Post Boil Size: 2.56 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.053 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.065 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 60% (brew house)
Hop Utilization: 96%
Calories: 217 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 24.4 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Saturday February 15th 2025
1.065
1.019
6.0%
30.7
14.9
5.6
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
6.50 lb United Kingdom - Maris Otter Pale6.5 lb Maris Otter Pale 38 3.75 90.3%
0.35 lb United Kingdom - Crystal 55L0.35 lb Crystal 55L 34 55 4.9%
0.35 lb United Kingdom - Dark Crystal 80L0.35 lb Dark Crystal 80L 33 80 4.9%
7.20 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
0.50 oz East Kent Goldings0.5 oz East Kent Goldings Hops Pellet 5 Boil 60 min 17.74 28.6%
0.25 oz East Kent Goldings0.25 oz East Kent Goldings Hops Pellet 5 Boil 30 min 6.82 14.3%
0.25 oz East Kent Goldings0.25 oz East Kent Goldings Hops Pellet 5 Boil 15 min 4.4 14.3%
0.25 oz East Kent Goldings0.25 oz East Kent Goldings Hops Pellet 5 Boil 5 min 1.77 14.3%
0.50 oz East Kent Goldings0.5 oz East Kent Goldings Hops Pellet 5 Boil 0 min 28.6%
1.75 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
Infusion -- 152 °F 60 min
 
Yeast
Wyeast - London ESB Ale 1968
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
69%
Flocculation:
Very High
Optimum Temp:
64 - 72 °F
Starter:
No
Fermentation Temp:
68 °F
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 53 B cells required
0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
Priming
CO2 Level: 2.44 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
* Distilled Water
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
0 0 0 0 0 0
Mash Chemistry and Brewing Water Calculator
"ESB" Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB) beer recipe by Brewer #382091. BIAB, ABV 5.99%, IBU 30.73, SRM 14.9, Fermentables: (Maris Otter Pale, Crystal 55L, Dark Crystal 80L) Hops: (East Kent Goldings)
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  • Last Updated: 2025-02-15 20:35 UTC
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