Recipe – AE Brewing – Nectabitter – ESB
Continuing with my experimentation with the hops I got earlier in the year, I decided to try an ESB but instead of noble hops like normal I used Nectaron hops. These are a New Zealand hop that is normally used in more modern takes on IPAs to add fruit flavors and aromas to beer. This experiment tasted pretty good going into the keg, but I haven’t had a chance to try it with carbonation.
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 gal | 60 min | 35.5 IBUs | 12.5689663 | 1.048 | 1.015 | 4.3 % |
Style Details
| Name | Cat. | OG Range | FG Range | IBU | SRM | Carb | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Bitter | 11 B | 1.04 - 1.048 | 1.008 - 1.012 | 25 - 40 | 8 - 16 | 1.6 - 2.5 | 3.8 - 4.6 % |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Pale Malt, Maris Otter | 8.5 lbs | 85 |
| Caramel/Crystal Malt - 80L | 1.5 lbs | 15 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citra 2016 | 1 oz | 60 min | Boil | Pellet | 12.6 |
| Nectaron | 0.5 oz | 15 min | Boil | Pellet | 11.2 |
| Nectaron | 0.5 oz | 5 min | Boil | Pellet | 11.2 |
Miscs
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk | 43.00 g | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) | 15.46 g | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Calcium Chloride | 13.10 g | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Epsom Salt (MgSO4) | 0.89 g | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Ale (WLP002) | White Labs | 67% | 65°F - 68°F |
Mash
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mash In | 152°F | 60 min |
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