English Strong Bitter, April 24 2010

Empty carboys feels like wasted space.  Spending the past two weekends out of town has slowed down the brewing process.  Along with being very busy during the week, the in-house brewery has been slower than usual.  Consumption is up, however, and the supply is dropping fast.  Gotta brew fast before we have to actually buy beer.

English Strong Bitter, April 24 2010

5 Gallons, All Grain, Single Infusion Mash, 90 Minute Boil

10 lbs. Maris Otter Pale
1 lb. Munich
0.5 lb. Red Wheat
0.5 lb. Victory
4 oz. UK Chocolate
Single Infusion Mash 148-152°F

1 lb. Dried Rice Extract

1 oz. Magnum for 60 min.
0.25 oz. Willamette for 20 min.
0.25 oz. East Kent Goldings for 20 min.
1 Whirlfloc tab 20 min.
0.25 oz. Willamette for 10 min.
0.25 oz. East Kent Goldings for 10 min.
0.5 oz. Perle for 1 min.

White Labs WLP007 Dry English Ale (vial to starter), thanks Kara!

OG: 1.067
FG: 1.014
ABV: 7.1%

Kegged on 6/1.  The secondary appeared to be active for quite some time.  Even when kegging, CO2 bubbles readily ran up the side of the carboy.