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[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

Already made 5ish gallons of this. I think it came out pretty nice. It's very drinkable and dry (finished around 1.008 I think). JK had a sample last night so if he sees this he can post what he thinks.8lbs golden promise0.5lbs C15mash at 149F0.6oz magnum for 60min2oz williamette for 20min2oz EKG for 1minSRM: 4.13OG: 1.045IBU: 42Ferment on Scottish Ale Yeast around 57-60F (estimate based on basement temps)

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

I should note I think I fermented slightly warmer than what I planned. I think it was in the low 60s.

[3rd party JKor]

It's kinda sorta like a summer bitter.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

It's kinda sorta like a summer bitter.

yes, yes it is.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

just had a couple pints of this. it's a little smoother since JK had it b/c the carbonation hadn't been on it that long. turned out very nice.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

this beer is awesome.ETA: chloride to sulfate ratio is balanced.

[3rd party JKor]

You should enter it into a comp as summer bitter, see what they think.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

You should enter it into a comp as summer bitter, see what they think.

I don't think that category exists

[3rd party JKor]

Category 8A

Comments: The lightest of the bitters. Also known as just “bitter.” Some modern variants are brewed exclusively with pale malt and are known as golden or summer bitters. Most bottled or kegged versions of UK-produced bitters are higher-alcohol versions of their cask (draught) products produced specifically for export. The IBU levels are often not adjusted, so the versions available in the US often do not directly correspond to their style subcategories in Britain. This style guideline reflects the “real ale” version of the style, not the export formulations of commercial products.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

Category 8A

never noticed that in the comments! I don't know if scottish ale yeast is generally qualified as "characterful" as I find it to be fairly clean.