Fullers Mr. Harry

[iowalad]

Does anyone happen to have a recipe for Mr. Harry?

It is a favorite of my wife and I want to suprise her with a batch in the fall.

Thanks

[norman]

Never heard of this one not on Fullers website.

[iowalad]

It is/was a seasonal that didn't make the cut in 2006. I suspect the Gales buy out may have pushed this one out of the line up.

http://www.proudofyourpride.co.uk/other.html

M. Jackson on Mr. Harry -

When ESB lost its seasonal exclusivity, Fuller's came up with Mr Harry, an ale named after an imaginary connoisseur. It contains no sugar or maize, and has a higher proportion of "crystal" malt, making for a specially sweet, nutty flavour. Mr Harry, which began as a bit of fun to brighten the winter months, has become a seasonal fixture.

http://www.beerhunter.com/documents/19133-000748.html

I didn't think there would be a recipe out there but thought I would give it a try. I should be able to make up something in the ball park and have until the fall . .

[BitterTed]

Here's what I found:
90% Pale
10% crystal
Target, Northdown and Challenger
1.048 OG
Hope that helps.

[iowalad]

Thank you -very helpful is consistent with Pride and ESB per Wheeler.

Assume the Crystal should be Dark or Extra Dark (or mix of of both). I don't have a lot of experience with British malts but American caramel malts of 80L, 90L and 120L tend to impart more caramel and raisin notes.

My local home brew store started carrying Optic recently so that should help as well.

Over here Wyeast 1968 is assumed to be the Fullers yeast. Is that the consensus in England as well?

[BitterTed]

Thank you -very helpful is consistent with Pride and ESB per Wheeler.

Assume the Crystal should be Dark or Extra Dark (or mix of of both). I don't have a lot of experience with British malts but American caramel malts of 80L, 90L and 120L tend to impart more caramel and raisin notes.

My local home brew store started carrying Optic recently so that should help as well.

Over here Wyeast 1968 is assumed to be the Fullers yeast. Is that the consensus in England as well?

Yes, it is consistent with ESB and LP. But the others use a portion of Maize and sugar, while Mr Harry does not.
In all the things I have read, it seems that when it's stated crystal malt, it is assumed 55L. I don't know why or if that is correct, but I'd venture to say that would be safe at least!! Last I took a minute and worked up a recipe, I think it'll be a decent start.
Recipe Specifics
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Recipe Name: Fullers Mr Harry
Brewed On: N/A


Batch Size (Gal): 6.00
Est. IBU: 41.4
Est. OG: 1.048 Plato: 11.97


Grain/Extract/Sugar

% Amount Name Origin Potential SRM
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90.0 9.00 lbs. Marris Otter Great Britain 1.038 2
10.0 1.00 lbs. Crystal Malt 62 Britain 1.034 62

Potential represented as SG per pound per gallon.


Hops

Amount Name Form Alpha IBU Boil Time
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0.55 oz. Wye Challenger Whole 7.00 13.3 90 min.
0.55 oz. Wye Northdown Whole 6.60 12.6 90 min.
0.50 oz. Wye Target Whole 9.00 15.6 90 min.


Extras

Amount Name Type Time
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1.00 Unit(s)Whirlfloc Fining 5 Min.(boil)


Yeast
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WYeast 1968 London Extra Special Bitter


Mash Schedule
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Mash Type: Single Step


Saccharification Rest Temp : 151 Time: 90

All temperature measurements are degrees Fahrenheit.

[iowalad]

Thanks for the help.
I think this one just got moved forward to about four brews from now.

I will let you know how it turns out.

[iowalad]

BT,

I think I am going to give this one a go. Unfortunately I forgot to buy Wyeast 1968. I don't have any Northdown but see my homebrew supplier seems to have it now (didn't a month ago).

Oh well will make it an all challenger brew I think with Wyeast Thames Valley 1275.

I think I may use a mix of cyrstals - 60L 80L and possibly 120L.

Noticed that this made the October seasonal for Fullers (London Porter is the November seasonal).

[mr bond]

Here's what I found:
90% Pale
10% crystal
Target, Northdown and Challenger
1.048 OG
Hope that helps.

yep that excell spread sheet of english beers pretty much confirms it.

Definitely wyeast 1968 would be der riguer for this beer

[BitterTed]

BT,

I think I am going to give this one a go. Unfortunately I forgot to buy Wyeast 1968. I don't have any Northdown but see my homebrew supplier seems to have it now (didn't a month ago).

Oh well will make it an all challenger brew I think with Wyeast Thames Valley 1275.

I think I may use a mix of cyrstals - 60L 80L and possibly 120L.

Noticed that this made the October seasonal for Fullers (London Porter is the November seasonal).

Good luck! Let us know how it turns out! Remember, we like beer-porn, so post some pictures!!