Breeg’s Bitter

Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale) BJCP 2008 – 08C

OG
1.070
FG
1.020
SRM
11.3
ABV
7.2%
IBU
47.3
Batch #
2009-11
Batch Size
5.00 gal
Brew Date
April 12, 2009
BU/GU
0.68
ABW
5.2%
Kcal
234 12 oz
Real Extract
7.3° P
Attenuation
70.2% apparent
57.3% real

Fermentables

British Maris Otter Pale Malt
12.00 lbs|82.8%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
3.0 SRM
PPG
26.0
Info
Premium base malt for any beer. Good for pale ales.
82.8%
Crystal Malt 40L
0.50 lbs|3.4%
Type
Grain
Origin
Varies
Color
40.0 SRM
PPG
34.0
Info
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.
Crystal Malt 120L
0.25 lbs|1.7%
Type
Grain
Origin
Varies
Color
120.0 SRM
PPG
36.0
Info
Pronounced caramel flavor and a red color. For stouts, porters and black beers.
Belgian Biscuit Malt
0.25 lbs|1.7%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
23.0-25.0 SRM
PPG
28.0
Info
Warm baked biscuit flavor and aroma. Increases body. Use in Belgian beers.
American Wheat Malt
1.50 lbs|10.3%
Type
Grain
Origin
United States
Color
2.0 SRM
PPG
42.0
Info
Light flavor and creamy head. For American weizenbier, weissbier and dunkelweiss.
10.3%

Hops

0.75 oz
Magnum 13.5%
60 min Boil
1.00 oz
Kent Golding 4.5%
30 min Aroma
1.00 oz
Kent Golding 4.5%

Non-Fermentables

1 tsp.
Gypsum Water Agent
Boil60 min
1/4 tsp.
Super Irish Moss Other

Fermentation and Aging

7 days
Primary
68°F
7 days
Secondary
68°F
28 days
Age
55°F

Procedure

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