Happy (almost) National Homebrew Day, everyone! To celebrate the Big Brew, we’re sharing an American ESB recipe from our Barrel House Brewer, Matt Blodgett, from his very own homebrew recipe collection.

American ESB

5 gallon recipe

Malt
4.5lbs 2-row
3.5lbs Golden Promise
1lb Wheat Malt
1/2lb Caramunich I
1/2lb Crystal 90L
1/2lb Flaked Barley
2oz Black Patent

Hops
1/2oz German Magnum 60min
1oz Perle 30min
1oz Cascade 15min
2oz Cascade Dry

Water
Target Mash Temp is 154F
3.5 gallon mash
3.5 gallon sparge
Collect 5.5 gallons into kettle
90 minute boil

Yeast
Wyeast American Ale 1056

Also, check out this video we recorded live of our Microbiologist, Wade, and Brewing Manager, Adam, answering your homebrewing questions!