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Extra Special Brew

Bottled after 10 days in the primary. Tasted it before bottling and it has a butterscotch kind of flavor and a dry finish. Smooth. Not bitter at all. Definitely needs to age for a few weeks. A little darker than I expected but has a real nice copper color. Simple brew. Not exactly an ESB but close enough for me.

Brewer: Big Dog, Little Dog Email: -
Beer: Extra Special Brew Style: English Strong (Extra Special) Bitter
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
14 HCU (~9 SRM)
Bitterness: 17 IBU
OG: 1.063 FG: 1.014
Alcohol: 6.4% v/v (5.0% w/w)
Grain: .5 lb. American victory
.5 lb. American crystal 20L
Boil: minutes SG 1.127 2.5 gallons
6.6 lb. Light malt extract
1 lb. Wheat extract
.5 lb. Brown sugar
Forgot the Irish Moss. Racked it to an empty carboy and let it settle before bottling. Clear.
Hops: 1 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 60 min.)
1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 2 min.)
Yeast: WLP002 English Ale Yeast

Recipe posted 11/16/10.