E.S.B Extra Special Stout

Absolutely Fanstastic Stout by John @ 19, Nov 2007
I made this stout with 3 kg Briess Dark LME, and 3 tablespoons Hershey CoaCoa powder. 5 gallon batch, with OG about 1.036~1.037. Pitched a packet of Nottingham at 74 degrees and fermented for 7 days at about 60 degrees. Finished up about 1.011, for about 3.5% ABV - not exactly a "stout" by traditional meaning of the word, but and excellent session beer. Great tasting, creamy with nice dense head, roasty notes come through, with a lingering chocolate taste that doesn't overpower. Wonderful beer - highly recommend.

Stout! by BFG @ 29, Apr 2007
I have brewed this about four times over the years, volume 18L with S-04 yeast, and is excellent with Irish Ale liquid yeast. Absolutely nothing wrong with this kit, it is rich and roasty yet smooth and has a great head. I've tried other stout kits to compare and haven't found any to match it.

Black Gold by Glenn @ 29, Jan 2007
Brewed this one as per the instructions,used the SA004 supplied, made to 17 litres. Fermented at 18-21 degrees for 7 days. Tasted great after one week in the bottle, and continues to improve. This is a fantastic tasting stout with a tight creamy head that lasts all the way to the end.

Hmm Stout by Polar @ 13, May 2006
made this kit as per instructions - it is now nearly 8 months old and drinking superbly - this will be my stout standard - well worth the money

Beautiful stout by Steve @ 19, Apr 2006
Made up to 20 litres with SO4. 15 days primary at 18. Bulk primed 120gms white sugar. Simple to make and bloody bewdiful at 2 weeks in bottle. Definately do again. Cheers Steve

Choc Stout by Toglosh @ 27, Mar 2006
As per kit with Safale04, made up to 18l + 200gm steeped chocolate grain brewed at around 25C. Beautiful smell and head, very smooth and very drinkable after 5 weeks in the bottle (and getting better). On my to do again list!

Great stout by Nifty @ 13, Oct 2005
Made according to directions with Safale yeast provided. Made to 18 litres and brewed at 18 to 20 degrees for 7 days then racked to secondary for a further 7 days. Big stout taste with plenty of bitterness, creamy head and smooth finish. Very drinkable after 2 weeks and continues to improve with bottle age. Excellent brew.

stout heaven by stuart @ 12, Apr 2005
used the kit as per instructions, started drinking them about a week after bottling. And found that the safale yeast sat nicely on the bottom, and the beer tasted great.. and continued to get better as time went on. Easily the best stout ive brewed

Top stout by Timmmay @ 23, Mar 2005
Brewed according to instructions - made to 18l, used the dried safale yeast supplied, fermented at around 23-25c. An excellent full bodied stout, complex smooth malty taste with a nice bitter finish. Good head retention. The best stout I've made from a kit - far superior to the Coopers stout which I find a bit rough in comparison. Definitely 5 stars from me.