Batemans Summer Swallow

[Wezzel]

I got hooked on this on holiday in the Lake District one year and brought a dozen bottles to take home. I know that it is a seasonal ale but I have not seen it sold anywhere near where I live.

I don't suppose anyone has a recipe for it. I know it uses Phoenix and target hops and I assume it is 100% pale malt. Strength is 4.2%.

I guess the target would be used for bittering and Phoenix for aroma. I would think bitterness in the 25 - 30 IBU'S range.

It is a nice easy drinking light summer ale and I really fancy knocking up a batch.

[seymour]

Everything you state sounds reasonable to me, although I haven't seen any Bateman's recipe which uses 100% pale malt. All the ones I've seen contain wheat and 10-20% Invert Sugar Syrup. Even their simplest, palest ales, are believed to be something like 90% Pale Malt & 10% Invert Sugar Syrup.

There's nothing wrong with that, mind you. Keep the fermentation temp low, and pitch a big healthy yeast culture, and you'll end-up with a delicious, lighter-bodied summer refresher. Best of luck!

[Fido97]

There are recipes for batemans victory, best bitter and xxxb in GW's British real ale book. Might give some pointers but not come across summer swallow.

[RichardG]

When it comes to yeast I believe that Brewlabs do a Lincolnshire yeast on request, though that may have absolutely nothing to do with Batemans of course! Other than that, do Batemans produce a bottle conditioned beer?

[Wezzel]

Thanks for your help chaps. I'll put something together and let you know how it turns out.