Freestyler Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Hi guys, I have tried the search bar but couldnt find too much on this recipe. This could in a reality be due to me being an idiot though so I apologise if I have missed huge masses of info on this one already. I have the ingredients for the recipe. The kit, BE1 and molasses, I was wondering though if this could be improved with any small tweaks at all? I also have BE 2, some LDM and brewing sugar. Is it worth substituting any of these for the BE 1 or adding to it. I was thinking of doing the recipe as is and then adding a further 500gms of LDM to the BE1 and kit extract, would you recommend this, also to try and up the ABV to over 5% as most of my beers are already pretty light. Also I read online the molasses does add to the smoothness but also the aroma is very sweet and almost off putting, has anyone else experienced this, should I maybe add 100gms only instead of the 200? and one final question, do I need to do anything to the molasses? boil or something or can I just squeeze it out the squeezy bottle into the water in the FV? Thanks again guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freestyler Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 Oh sorry I also have about 20gms of cascade hops and 100 gms of amarillo hops if that helps, I could dryhop with these if you guys think either will help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I haven't made this recipe or used molasses so I can't help you there or comment on it. My standard English Bitter recipe uses 1kg LDM, 200g Crystal and some hops. It is a great kit. I would avoid using cascade and/or amarillo as these won't really suit the style. You would be best sticking to English style hops such as East Kent Golding, Styrian Golding, Fuggles etc. I usually use EKG but I'm planning on using Styrian next time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I usually agree withe the hairy one but unlike him I would most definately not avoid using cascade with the English Bitter kit. I made the following a while back and it is a great beer which I will definately make again. True, it isn't strictly true to style but who really gives a toss if it tastes good. Cascading Pom 1kg LDM 300g dex 20g Cascade (dry hopped) Made to 22L and brewed at 18C Kit yeast or yeast of your choice I should come out at just over 5% and ages very well [love] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Muddy, are you an anarchist? You will create chaos in the world by encouraging people to mash styles like that. The next thing will be someone making a stout with Galaxy hops and then Europe will be in financial turmoil. Hang on, that's already happening. See what you've started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanR Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I haven't made this recipe or used molasses so I can't help you there or comment on it. My standard English Bitter recipe uses 1kg LDM, 200g Crystal and some hops. It is a great kit. I would avoid using cascade and/or amarillo as these won't really suit the style. You would be best sticking to English style hops such as East Kent Golding, Styrian Golding, Fuggles etc. I usually use EKG but I'm planning on using Styrian next time around. Hi Hairy I will be brewing the EB soon with 1kg of light DME and was thinking of dry hoping with some EKG hop flowers. What quantity do you normally use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I use pellets and usually steep 40g and dry hop 20g. But that's just what I do. EKG isn't the most "in your face" type of hop so you can push it further if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I have made the ESB to the method on this site..... it clearly says how to add the Molasses and this would be one where I wouldn't substitute the BE1 for BE2 as I think it might make it a bit too sweet for my liking. This was not a beer to drink early so you should leave it be in bottles for at least 8 weeks imo. A small hop addition may improve the result but I haven't tried. Method: Dissolve Coopers English Bitter, Brew Enhancer 1 and Molasses in 2 litres of hot water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freestyler Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 Thanks guys, Mixed it up with the BE1, 300 grams LDM and 100 grams molasses. Now the waiting game begins... 8 weeks?!?! haha that'll be a test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 That's 8 weeks with the recipe ingredients amount suggested. i.e. 200g Molasses. You may not need as long for it to blend with only 100g. I tried this early and I didn't like it. However, after sometime in the bottle I found it to be a nice drop and would probably do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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