Best Bitter

This beer is scheduled for the BREW FUNK MEISTERS (a.k.a. B.F.M.)
brew off. Members of the BFM will brew this same recipe with
thier own system. Results will be tested (tasted) at the July
meeting. For More Info on the BFM, e-mail Dirkster@ix.netcom.com.
For Extract version, Substitute 5 lb. Light Malt Extract for the 2-Row.
Results on the brew will follow.

Brewer:	B.F.M. Club Brew Off		Email:	Dirkster@Ix.Netcom.Com
Beer:	Best Bitter		Style:	English Best (Special) Bitter
Type:	All grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	12 HCU (~8 SRM)		Bitterness:	35 IBU
OG:	1.041		FG:	1.014
Alcohol:	3.5% v/v (2.8% w/w)
Water:	2 tsp. Gypsum in mash water.
Grain:	6.0 lb. American 2-row .5 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) .75 lb. British crystal 50-60L
Mash:	78% efficiency
	Mash 60 min. at 153 deg.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.038	6.0 gallons
	.5 lb. Brown sugar
	1 tsp. Irish Moss
Hops:	2.0 oz. Kent Goldings (4.4% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Kent Goldings (4.4% AA, 30 min.)
Yeast:	Wyeast #1968 recommended.

Recipe posted 05/21/98.