2015 BU Challenge ESB Beer Recipe | All Grain Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB) by Mellow Fellow | Brewer's Friend
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2015 BU Challenge ESB

181 calories 18.2 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: All Grain
Style: Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB)
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 7.5 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.037 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (brew house)
Source: Mellow Fellow
Calories: 181 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 18.2 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Friday July 10th 2015
1.055
1.013
5.5%
45.5
7.1
n/a
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
9 lb German - Pilsner9 lb Pilsner 38 1.6 85.7%
0.50 lb German - Munich Light0.5 lb Munich Light 37 6 4.8%
0.50 lb United Kingdom - Crystal 60L0.5 lb Crystal 60L 34 60 4.8%
0.50 lb Flaked Wheat0.5 lb Flaked Wheat 34 2 4.8%
10.50 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
1 oz Northdown1 oz Northdown Hops Pellet 8.6 First Wort 0 min 22.29 25%
0.50 oz Northdown0.5 oz Northdown Hops Pellet 8.6 Boil 30 min 14.14 12.5%
0.50 oz Challenger0.5 oz Challenger Hops Pellet 8.5 Boil 15 min 9.02 12.5%
0.50 oz Challenger0.5 oz Challenger Hops Pellet 8.5 Boil 0 min 12.5%
1 oz Challenger1 oz Challenger Hops Pellet 8.5 Dry Hop 7 days 25%
0.50 oz Northdown0.5 oz Northdown Hops Pellet 8.6 Dry Hop 7 days 12.5%
4 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
Sparge -- 152 °F 60 min
Starting Mash Thickness: 1.25 qt/lb
 
Yeast
Wyeast - London Ale 1028
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
75%
Flocculation:
Med-Low
Optimum Temp:
60 - 72 °F
Starter:
No
Fermentation Temp:
68 °F
Pitch Rate:
-
0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
"2015 BU Challenge ESB" Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB) beer recipe by Mellow Fellow. All Grain, ABV 5.53%, IBU 45.45, SRM 7.08, Fermentables: (Pilsner, Munich Light, Crystal 60L, Flaked Wheat) Hops: (Northdown, Challenger)
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  • Last Updated: 2015-09-22 00:29 UTC
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