Just Like Tom Thumb's ESB

Brewer:	Mike Pink		Email:	-
Beer:	Just Like Tom Thumb's ESB		Style:	English Strong (Extra Special) Bitter
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	22 HCU (~12 SRM)		Bitterness:	41 IBU
OG:	1.056		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	5.2% v/v (4.1% w/w)
Water:	Cold tap for boil Brita Filter for sparge
Grain:	1 lb. British crystal 50-60L 8 oz. Flaked barley
Steep:	15 minutes at 165
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.103	3 gallons
	6.6 lb. Light malt extract 1 lb. Amber dry malt extract
	1 teaspoon Irish moss added last 45 min of boil
Hops:	2 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 60 min.) 2 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 10 min.)
Yeast:	White labs pitchable british ale yeast #006
Carbonation:	1.9 volumes	Keg: 7.3 psi @ 45°F
Tasting:	Very reminescent of a Newcastle, but a cleaner aftertaste Next time would rack into a tertiary with gelatin crystals to clarify.

Recipe posted 01/22/02.