Sunday, October 1, 2023

English bitter


Second brew of 2023. Simple English bitter-style ale with Maris Otter and crystal 80. EKG and Fuggles hops. This was a crisp, drinkable beer but I think I just don’t really love the flavor of S04. I often thought the esters were very cherry-like which clashed with some of the ingredients, particularly the first beer I made, Caribou Slobber. One thing I appreciated about this beer is that the malt, bitterness, and ho​p flavor were very balanced. I’ve made beers, such as the Schlafly pale ale clone, in which the malt was completely covered by hop flavor, so it was nice to achieve a balance with this beer.

Recipe for 5 gallons:
7 lb maris otter
.5 lb crystal 80

1 oz ekg 60 minutes
1 oz fuggles 15 minutes

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