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Bob's English Bitter

2024-03-30 · 23 L batch

OG1.044
FG1.010
ABV4.5%
IBU38
EBC16.4

Water prep

Lactic Acid (80%) 3.5 g
Calcium Sulphate 2.5 g
Magnesium Sulphate 1.7 g

Grain bill

Gladfield Ale Malt 4.5 kg
Gladfield Dark Crystal Malt 190 kg
Gladfield Medium Crystal Malt 190 kg

Mash

Strike17 L
Rest 70 °C / 5 min

Sparge

Sparge 10 L at 80 °C
Pre-boil target27 L

Boil 30 min

30 min East Kent Goldings 27 g · Green Bullet 11 g
10 min East Kent Goldings 20 g · Green Bullet 12 g
Post-boil target21 L

Fermentation

Fermentis SafAle S‑04 - Ale1 packets
Temperature20 °C

Into fermenter

Target volume23 L
Pitch temp20 °C