Three Kings Better Bitter

Brewer:	Marc Breen		Email:	-
Beer:	Three Kings Better Bitter		Style:	English Best (Special) Bitter
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	15 HCU (~9 SRM)		Bitterness:	26 IBU
OG:	1.043		FG:	1.008
Alcohol:	4.5% v/v (3.5% w/w)
Grain:	12 oz. British crystal 50-60L
Steep:	Add Crystal malt to 1 gallon water at 150°F. Steep for 30 minutes; then sparge with 1/2 gallon water at 170°F.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.085	2.5 gallons
	4.5 lb. Light dry malt extract
	Add water to make 2.5 gallons and bring to boil. Add hops as listed; and add Irish moss at 15 minutes.
Hops:	.75 oz. Fuggles (3.3% AA, 60 min.) .75 oz. Kent Goldings (4.1% AA, 60 min.) .25 oz. Fuggles (3.3% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Kent Goldings (6.3% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Kent Goldings (6.3% AA, 15 min.) .5 oz. Kent Goldings (aroma)
Yeast:	Wyeast 1098 British ale yeast
Carbonation:	Prime with either 3/4 cup corn sugar or 1-1/4 cups light DME.

Recipe posted 08/09/06.