Simple Bitter

Very simple, everyday, session beer.

Brewer:	P Hoey		Email:	aliveone97@yahoo.com
Beer:	Simple Bitter		Style:	English Pale Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	10 gallons
Color:	14 HCU (~9 SRM)		Bitterness:	31 IBU
OG:	1.049		FG:	1.008
Alcohol:	5.3% v/v (4.2% w/w)
Water:	1 tsp gypsum & 1 tsp CaCl in both mash water and sparge water. (Aprox 1 tsp of each per 10 gal)
Grain:	16 lb. British pale 1 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) 1.25 lb. British crystal 70-80L
Mash:	72% efficiency
	Infusion mash, 155°F, held for 1 hour and runoff like normal.
Boil:	90 minutes	SG 1.041	12 gallons
	1 tsp irish moss for 30 minutes.
Hops:	3 oz. Willamette (4.8% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Willamette (4.8% AA, 15 min.) 2 oz. Willamette (aroma)
Yeast:	1056 from local brewery, so no starter was necessary.
Log:	Ambient temperature was 65 degrees. Sulfer note duing first three days. Racked on fourth day. Condition at 65(ambient) for one week for clarity, racked to kegs and served.
Carbonation:	12 psi at 45 degrees F
Tasting:	Smooth, simple, poundable session beer. Maris otter flavor evident in finished product. Good balance and spicy Willamette flavor, but not overwhelming.

Recipe posted 03/21/04.