E.S.B Irish Red Fresh Wort Kit

Disappointed by Bruce @ 22, Mar 2006
I had great expectations for this after reading the previous reviews. Followed instructions, cut added water to 4L, used supplied yeast Safale S004 (OG 1040 FG 1012), temp kept between 22-24. Final beer: medium bodied ale with good head that lasts, noticeable chocolate flavour. However, the finished beer was very fruity - probably due to type of yeast and high brewing temperatures. All other reviewers had used liquid yeast and where indicated brewed at 20 degrees or below . I would definitely use a more neutral yeast (perhaps the 56) if I do this brew again at temps greater than 20 degrees.

Fresh Wow by Chris @ 27, Dec 2005
Ten out of ten for this beauty, nice red colour, with nutty full flavour, very simple to make. Fermented using Wyeast 1028 London Ale, held at 17 deg for two weeks then kegged. 18 litre keg lasted three months not cause it was bad but because it was so good I guarded it jealously :-)

Irish Red by Baz @ 11, Jun 2005
This was made with the kit plus a WLP004 Irish Ale yeast. Brew temp ~20*C for two weeks, then bottled and primed with dextrose. A very smooth malty beer and creamy like a Kilkenny. Lots of flavour and this yeast has imparted a 'coffee' untertone. Excellent for chilly nights, they're not lasting long. Excellent value.

Excellent by KitKat @ 30, Apr 2005
Brewed with 1098 British Ale yeast, 19 liters, OG 1042, FG 1010, 7 days primary, 8 days secondary, 18 days in bottle now: beautiful, chocolaty flavour present and very nice, smooth, my best HB so far. I'd say I'll do it again, but first I have all the other fresh worts to try ... :)

Kilkenny with flavour by Chucky @ 15, Jan 2005
Super easy kit with outstanding results. Tasted like Kilkenny, but with a bigger flavour. It had a good smooth mouthfeel, with a head that lasted. Brewed within temp range of 15 to 18 degrees for two weeks using second generation WLP001 Californian ale yeast. Heavy yeast activity occurred within 6 hours. Following the instructions (15 litre wort with 5 litres of cold water) gave me about 4.4% A/V in the keg.