Hi,
I am trying to create a clone for Empyrean Brewings Luna Sea ESB, brewed here locally. Their website says Extra Special Bitter is our homage to the best of English beers. Brewed with imported English malts for a bold, caramel-sweet, yet crisp ale. It has an IBU of 31, ABV of 6.3%, an OG of 14.5 and a balanced flavor category. They use 2-Row, Biscuit, Caramel 60 and Aromatic malts, with Galena and Cluster hops.
I dont really know how to describe this beer properly I just know I like it so Ive included a couple of reviews from Beer Advocate:
The beer pours an amber copper color with a white head that turns into a wisp with good lacing. The aroma is hoppy, then sweet caramel and crackers come in. The beer tastes really well balanced. Warm sweet malts bring in caramel before giving way to a clean, dry hop bite. There's a nice bready, cracker heartiness in here too. The mouthfeel is medium bodied and clean.
Poured out a clear, copper color with a one-finger, white head of foam. It left sudsy trails of lace on the glass. It smelled earthy and spicy. Some caramel and toffee aromas, too. It had a nice spicy bite upfront with some earthy tones. Some caramel maltiness and toffee sweetness. It was crisp, sharp and smooth. A medium bodied ale with a dry, clean finish.
Im an extract brewer, and Im thinking about using 6.3lbs of Marris Otter LME with 2lbs of Golden Light DME. This only shows an estimated ABV of 5.4%, but my last clone attempts have gone over on the ABV, so Im hoping to hit at least 6%. I just added 1lb each of Aromatic, Biscuit and Crystal 60 to get started Im sure that is not the proper ratio. Ive also put in 1/2oz Cluster for the full 60-minute boil, and 1/2oz Galena for the last 20 minutes, which gives an IBU of 31.4. The estimated color is 14.6 SRM Im not sure where that puts me on an amber/copper color.
Ive attached a screenshot of this recipe from BeerSmith Id appreciate any input on how to adjust it, particularly in the specialty grains to hit the profiles from Beer Advocate (or your own experience if you've had a chance to taste this beer).
Thank you very much for your help!
I am trying to create a clone for Empyrean Brewings Luna Sea ESB, brewed here locally. Their website says Extra Special Bitter is our homage to the best of English beers. Brewed with imported English malts for a bold, caramel-sweet, yet crisp ale. It has an IBU of 31, ABV of 6.3%, an OG of 14.5 and a balanced flavor category. They use 2-Row, Biscuit, Caramel 60 and Aromatic malts, with Galena and Cluster hops.
I dont really know how to describe this beer properly I just know I like it so Ive included a couple of reviews from Beer Advocate:
The beer pours an amber copper color with a white head that turns into a wisp with good lacing. The aroma is hoppy, then sweet caramel and crackers come in. The beer tastes really well balanced. Warm sweet malts bring in caramel before giving way to a clean, dry hop bite. There's a nice bready, cracker heartiness in here too. The mouthfeel is medium bodied and clean.
Poured out a clear, copper color with a one-finger, white head of foam. It left sudsy trails of lace on the glass. It smelled earthy and spicy. Some caramel and toffee aromas, too. It had a nice spicy bite upfront with some earthy tones. Some caramel maltiness and toffee sweetness. It was crisp, sharp and smooth. A medium bodied ale with a dry, clean finish.
Im an extract brewer, and Im thinking about using 6.3lbs of Marris Otter LME with 2lbs of Golden Light DME. This only shows an estimated ABV of 5.4%, but my last clone attempts have gone over on the ABV, so Im hoping to hit at least 6%. I just added 1lb each of Aromatic, Biscuit and Crystal 60 to get started Im sure that is not the proper ratio. Ive also put in 1/2oz Cluster for the full 60-minute boil, and 1/2oz Galena for the last 20 minutes, which gives an IBU of 31.4. The estimated color is 14.6 SRM Im not sure where that puts me on an amber/copper color.
Ive attached a screenshot of this recipe from BeerSmith Id appreciate any input on how to adjust it, particularly in the specialty grains to hit the profiles from Beer Advocate (or your own experience if you've had a chance to taste this beer).
Thank you very much for your help!