horizon

Made to test out Horizon hops all around. Just brewed (30NOV02). Not really an attempt at this style, but it will come closest to this I think...Aroma hops listed are actually dry hops added to secondary...If you want the Promash file, email me.

Brewer:	bearcat		Email:	bearcat1900@hotmail.com
Beer:	horizon		Style:	English Strong (Extra Special) Bitter
Type:	Partial mash		Size:	5.7 gallons
Color:	26 HCU (~14 SRM)		Bitterness:	61 IBU
OG:	1.074		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	7.4% v/v (5.8% w/w)
Water:	filtered tap used for mash R/O used for boil
Grain:	2.14 lb. German Munich 0.53 lb. Gambrinus Honey Malt 0.53 lb. Briess Special Roast 0.53 lb. Belgian CaraMunich
Mash:	65% efficiency
	1.5ratio, 153° F. pH--5.2 Very slow conversion...mashed for 2hours.
Boil:	75 minutes	SG 1.062	6.8 gallons
	9.00 lb. Light malt extract
	Irish Moss for 20min.
Hops:	0.76 oz. Horizon (14.4% AA, 60 min.) 1.02 oz. Horizon (14.4% AA, 20 min.) 1 oz. Horizon (aroma)
Yeast:	slurry of American Ale yeast, 1/2gal starter.
Log:	I'll update this as it goes
Tasting:	Post Boil sample: Tight hop finish

Recipe posted 12/01/02.