Ringwood Best

[moorsd]

After my day working with the brewers at my local brewery (which was cool!) I've managed to decipher the recipe for Ringwood Best...well it's about 90% accurate anyway.

I'm going to give this a go on my next batch after xmas, hopefully it will turn out ok as if it's anything like the real stuff, it will be lovely!

3450g Marris Otter Pale Malt
560g Crystal Malt
50g Chocolate Malt

Copper Hops (90min Boil):
20g Challenger Hops
10g Progress Hops

Late Hops:
15g Fuggles
10g Goldings

Target O.G - 1.041

I'll be using their yeast so it should turn out very similar!

[moorsd]

Unfortunately not, we only brewed Best and 4X Porter, however I might be able to get it...I'll see what I can do!

I'm pretty sure it’s basically the same ingredients as the Best, only without the Chocolate malt and with a higher hop rate. They use the same hops for each variety though (just in different quantities)!

[moorsd]

I work part time as a fire fighter and one of our new recruits works at the brewery...so basically he pulled a few strings so I could spend a day there! I don't think they would do it usually though

They do tours as I'm sure you're aware, but I think I remember the guys saying they have over a years waiting list (unless it isn't a big group and it can be tagged on to another one)!!

They do give out samples of the yeast though....and I might be able to get some malt, but I have to confirm that!

I'll ask my mate if he can see about the 49'er recipe though...I wished I could have got it on the day along with the Old thumper recipe as these are my favourites!