E.S.B Stout Fresh Wort Kit

Light, smooth and pricey by Jacko @ 07, Sep 2006
Kit only had 14 litres of wort. This is the 3rd time I've been short changed. Considering the cost of the kit they should ensure the consumer gets the amount he paid for. There's probably laws against this. Anyway enough ranting... Made to 16 litres with US-56 yeast, fermented at 18 degrees. Quite a light bodied, smooth stout. Probably wouldn't add water next time and some dark grain to add a little astringency wouldn't go astray. I think for the price, the manufacturer should increase the OG so the beer can be made to 18 litres, as advertised, without being watery.

Stout by Baz @ 11, Jun 2005
This brew was made to 18L with a WLP004 Irish Ale yeast, brewed at 20*C for two weeks then kegged. A nice (and lightish bodied) foreign-style dry stout. It is pretty dry and has a hint of coffee (probably from the yeast). It is silky smooth and has a great flavour, but I would recommend only making it to the specified 15L or using a steeped specialty grain with extra water. Will make this one again next winter though.

by Steve @ 02, May 2005
Excellent. If you love Coopers Stout - this is better. 7 days in primary around 20 degress. Fuggles hops T-bag. Windsor Ale dried yeast. Added an extra kilo of light malt extract and made up to 23 litres. Bottled straight from primary, tasted first one after 7 days...bewdiful. Definately going to do a few more of this one. (makes you fart though)!

Made to be an 'Old' by Chucky @ 15, Jan 2005
Added 5 litres of water to this trying to emulate Tooheys Old. Didn't turn out bad, but probably should have made it to 18 litres instead of 20. The early tastings (at 2 weeks)showed it to be a little watery, but this seemed to improve after a month in the keg. I have tasted it made to instructions without added water....exceptional! It fermented in 2 weeks between 16 and 18 degrees using WLP001 California Ale yeast. The only downside to this is the cost....approx $30 for a 15 litre output.