English Strong Bitter is often referred to as English Pale Ale or Extra Special Bitters. It is characterised by a firm bitterness (often falling in the range of 30 to 50 IBUs), however it should not overpower the malt. Balance is important and most examples range from balanced to moderately bitter.
It should have a moderate hoppy flavour and aroma, with a complex malt and yeast character. It is common for caramel/crystal malts to be used.
The ATF ESB has a complex malt flavour and aroma consisting of a malty biscuity base with layers of light to dark caramel flavours. In the background are delicate fruity esters provided by the yeast.
The hopping provides a firm bitterness that nicely balances the malt character along with a pleasant resinous, citrusy, herbal flavour and aroma with a spicy undertone. Whilst the hop flavours and aromas are apparent, they do not dominate.
The beer has a full, almost silky mouthfeel, that finishes moderately dry.
Yeast is not included in the kit. We recommend using Mangrove Jack's Liberty Bell Yeast, or you could also try Lallemand Verdant IPA.
The Details
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24 L Batch |
48 L Batch |
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Pre-boil Volume @ 100℃ |
28.5 L |
54 L |
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Assumed Boil off rate per hour |
3.5 L |
4 L |
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Post Boil Kettle Volume @ 20℃ |
24 L |
48 L |
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Post Boil Efficiency |
85% |
85% |
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Target Original Gravity |
1.062 |
1.062 |
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Target Final Gravity |
1.014 |
1.014 |
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ABV |
6.4% |
6.4% |
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Colour (SRM) |
12.2 |
12.2 |
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IBU Calculated |
39.5 |
39.5 |
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Packets of recommended yeast - MJ Liberty Bell |
2 |
4 |
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Packets of recommended yeast - Lallemand Verdant IPA |
2 |
4 |
This kit contains:
Detailed recipe and instructions.
Grain (milled or unmilled)
Hops
Brewing salts (if required)
Please select the source water you will be using to receive the correct salts. The target water profile is provided for brewers using another source water so that the correct mineral/acid additions can be calculated to achieve the target water profile and mash pH. Brewing salts and lactic acid can be purchased here.
Kettle Finings
Yeast Nutrient
This kit is only put together when ordered. All hops are kept vacuumed sealed and refrigerated. Yeast is also kept refrigerated.
