JBK Own ESB

[Deebee]

That would be a darkish pale ale, wouldn't it?

Yes mate.
Alternatively we could change the crystal for munich. Just for a little extra.
Barry44 70 ibu is ok but might be a little hefty for something of around 6.5%?

We really need a pole then we can start with hops.
My wish is that we try to keep away from the c hops. Please...

[davew]

I think the forums stout recipe is set in stone. Cue Ditch. I would like a classic India Pale Ale for my vote.

[Chicken Dipper]

Jims IPA, designed with experience, created with passion. A 6.5% symphony of selected malts and spicy hops, married together to deliver a hand crafted ale expressing a collaboration of experience in brewing.

I'm thinking that it should be launched with an ad campaign in a film noir genre, tall ships sailing against the wind and crashing waves spraying I the faces of old salty sea dogs, then following the tumult maybe some beautiful Indian models sipping it from champagne flutes in little black numbers (preferably chicks)! With a tag line of "everything is knowledge"

Unless it's pants of course!

[Chicken Dipper]

In all seriousness, could I suggest First Gold and Amarillo for hops, I love them together and use them in a couple of IPA's which are my faves, spicy orangeness so good

[Deebee]

Used fg for the first time a couple of weeks ago... i need to let it mature a little.. but they sound good

[barry44]

I'm liking the sound of this

[jaroporter]

pretty sure there was one in the knowedge pages.. :p

seriously though, i'll brew it. then we all meet, share and drink it?

mine's a vote for the ultimate english bitter in any case. just feels right..

[Deebee]

My preference would really be something English else i fear the new world hops and c hops would win.

I would like either a traditional ipa og pale. British hops british yeast.

Say max 4 hops?

[Jim]

I also think that it would be in the spirit of this particular forum to have something very British as its own brew.

[Cpt.Frederickson]

Traditional IPA or a Classic British strong bitter would be ideal. Goldings for one of the hops, other suggestions? A good solid British yeast. Luvverly. Grain bill not too complex either, best not to overdo things

[Deebee]

Goldings and fuggles are a great combo. Challenger and northdown.
Think we should have say 3-4 additions. Malt backbone with nice aftertaste.
Maybe an idea for someone to make a recipe then it can be tweeked?

[Pinto]

I'd certainly agree with it being an English bitter with a classical hop combo - another vote for Fuggles/Goldings. Also,sticking with Whit B/ SO4 as it's such a solid little performer and EVERYONE can get hold of it with ease; ok, a tad bland on the ferment - but this is about body and those classical hops eh ?

[Cpt.Frederickson]

Good point about availability of so4. I was thinking maybe fullers strain?

[jaroporter]

fuller's in a bitter by a country mile for me. though i concede the point about dried yeast is valid..

[6470zzy]

What about using S-33? Every bit as solid in performance as S-04 but without the tartness and it certainly fits the British bill.