This famous English beer, despite its strength, is renowned for being sublimely drinkable. The malty richness is countered by huge amounts of hops to create a perfectly balanced, wonderfully aromatic, dry, fruity flavour. Winner of the World's best ESB Pale Ale in 2008
OG - 1.063
FG - 1.015
IBU - 30
SRM - 14
ABV 6.3%
Note: Results may vary depending on the types of equipment used. If using the Grainfather, go to grainfather.com to strike water and sparge water calculations. Final batch volumes may vary depending on the brewing system used.
Ingredients for the Special London Ale
5.5kg - Simpsons Maris Otter Pale Ale Malt
430g - Joe White Crystal Malt
60 min - 40g Hops #1
15 min - Whirlfloc Tablet
10 min - 15g Hops #2
0 min - 15g Hops #2
1 Packet - Fermentis Saf Ale 04 Yeast 11g
Brew Time: 4 - 5 weeks
This kit also includes hops products, The exact flavours are a store secret. Exact Hop's names are given on the recipe card in the kit.
40g bag of Hops #1
30g bag of Hops #2
Instructions
Mash Schedule: 67°c for 60 mins, then mash out at 75°c for 10 mins (optional: add 5.2pH buffer to strike water)
Lauter/Sparge: Sparge with enough 75°c water to achieve 26L pre-boil volume
Boil Schedule: Boil for 60 mins, adding hops and whirlfloc as indicated.
Fermentation: Cool wort to 24°c, aerate wort and pitch yeast. Ferment at 20°c for 2 weeks or until SG reaches 1.015, then transfer to bottle or keg and allow 3 - 4 weeks conditioning before serving.
Cheers!
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