Bert's Strong Bitter

If you like Strong Bitters, you'll like Bert's.

Brewer:	Buzzerj		Email:	buzzerj@yahoo.com
Beer:	Bert's Strong Bitter		Style:	English Strong (Extra Special) Bitter
Type:	All grain		Size:	5.00 gallons
Color:	13 HCU (~8 SRM)		Bitterness:	37 IBU
OG:	1.056		FG:	1.015
Alcohol:	5.3% v/v (4.2% w/w)
Water:	Add 1 tsp. Gypsum and 1/2 tsp. CaCL2 to sparge water.
Grain:	9.20 lb. British Pale - Maris Otter 8 oz. American Crystal 20L 4 oz. American Crystal 120L
Mash:	75% efficiency
	Mash at 152°F for 60 minutes.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.043	6.5 gallons
	1 teaspoon Irish Moss added with 15 minutes left in the boil.
Hops:	2 oz. Goldings (5% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Willamette (aroma)
Yeast:	Wyeast 1968 London ESB Yeast
Log:	Ferment at 68°F for one week, transfer to secondary and ferment for one additional week at 68°F.
Carbonation:	Keg and carbonate to 1.5 volumes with CO2.

Recipe posted 06/27/11.