I might change things up, but this is the recipe for my last batch. I am always searching for perfection and think things can always be better. I work towards that and experiment. Rarely do I make things the same way twice. I always want to tweak recipes. This batch that I made last year was very good tho:
Original Gravity: 1.061
Final Gravity: 1.020
ABV: 5.5%
SRM: 30°
IBU: 46.1
Boil Size: 6.5 Gallons
Batch Size: 5 Gallons
Grain:
8.5 lbs Maris Otter
1.25 lbs Flaked Oats
1 lb Crystal 80L
.5 lbs Roasted Barley
.5 lbs American Black Patent
.5 lbs Chocolate Malt
Hops:
60 Minutes – Chinook - Pellets – 11.7 AA
1 Minute - Chinook - Pellets – 11.7 AA
Yeast:
WLP005 British Ale Yeast
Trust me on this tweak. Black patent adds a chalky, ashy flavor that messes with balance. You will have a more complex and interesting beer if you replace that .5 black patent with .5 special B. This will add some dark fruit hints. My personal opinion is to suggest using WLP002 which leaves a nice residual sweetness and some fruity notes. you’re hops look fine. Not what I use, but makes the same difference. This is a malt driven beer. A little wheat would increase head retention.