LH2/LO2 Special Bitters

This is an initial attempt at producing a Special Bitters
using a partial mash method. I achieved the desired color and a
wonderful aroma. May be a little to hoppy for the category.

Brewer:	Rocket Scientist Brewing		Email:	-
Beer:	LH2/LO2 Special Bitters		Style:	English Best (Special) Bitter
Type:	Partial mash		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	12 HCU (~8 SRM)		Bitterness:	33 IBU
OG:	1.054		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	5.7% v/v (4.5% w/w)
Water:	Pre-boiled, Brita Filtered Clear Lake City water was used.
Grain:	1 lb. American crystal 10L .5 lb. Dextrine malt (Cara-Pils) .5 lb. Belgian CaraVienne
Mash:	70% efficiency
	Heated grains to between 150-158 °F and let stand for 45 min. Sparged with 1.5 Gallons water at 155 °F.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.090	3 gallons
	6 lb. Light malt extract
	Irish Moss added 40 min. into boil. Last addition of Cascade hops added after boil stopped.
Hops:	1.5 oz. Northern Brewer (7.5% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Kent Goldings (5% AA, 15 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (aroma)
Yeast:	Wyeast, Thames Valley
Log:	Fermentation was single stage for 7 days. Then bottled
Carbonation:	1.3 volumes	Corn Sugar: 1.12 oz. for 4.5 gallons @ 70°F
	I used 3/4 cup of corn sugar at bottling.
Tasting:	I achieved the desired color and aroma (thanks Cascade hops) though the hop bitterness may be too strong for the style. I like it though. The only thing I would change would be to try fuggle hops at start of boil for less bitterness.

Recipe posted 03/07/02.