Aroma: The best examples have some malt aroma, often (but not always) with a caramel quality. Mild to moderate
fruitiness. Hop aroma can range from moderate to none (UK varieties typically, although US varieties may be used).
Generally no diacetyl, although very low levels are allowed.
Appearance: Medium gold to medium copper. Good to brilliant clarity. Low to moderate white to off-white head. May
have very little head due to low carbonation.
Flavor: Medium to high bitterness. Most have moderately low to moderately high fruity esters. Moderate to low hop
flavor (earthy, resiny, and/or floral UK varieties typically, although US varieties may be used). Low to medium maltiness
with a dry finish. Caramel flavors are common but not required. Balance is often decidedly bitter, although the bitterness
should not completely overpower the malt flavor, esters and hop flavor. Generally no diacetyl, although very low levels
are allowed.
Mouthfeel: Medium-light to medium body. Carbonation low, although bottled and canned commercial examples can
have moderate carbonation.
Overall Impression: A flavorful, yet refreshing, session beer. Some examples can be more malt balanced, but this should
not override the overall bitter impression. Drink ability is a critical component of the style; emphasis is still on the bittering
hop addition as opposed to the aggressive middle and late hopping seen in American ales.
Vital Statistics: OG: 1.040 – 1.048
IBUs: 25 – 40 FG: 1.008 – 1.012
SRM: 5 – 16 ABV: 3.8 – 4.6%
**Additional Information was provided by BJCP Style Guidelines.
fruitiness. Hop aroma can range from moderate to none (UK varieties typically, although US varieties may be used).
Generally no diacetyl, although very low levels are allowed.
Appearance: Medium gold to medium copper. Good to brilliant clarity. Low to moderate white to off-white head. May
have very little head due to low carbonation.
Flavor: Medium to high bitterness. Most have moderately low to moderately high fruity esters. Moderate to low hop
flavor (earthy, resiny, and/or floral UK varieties typically, although US varieties may be used). Low to medium maltiness
with a dry finish. Caramel flavors are common but not required. Balance is often decidedly bitter, although the bitterness
should not completely overpower the malt flavor, esters and hop flavor. Generally no diacetyl, although very low levels
are allowed.
Mouthfeel: Medium-light to medium body. Carbonation low, although bottled and canned commercial examples can
have moderate carbonation.
Overall Impression: A flavorful, yet refreshing, session beer. Some examples can be more malt balanced, but this should
not override the overall bitter impression. Drink ability is a critical component of the style; emphasis is still on the bittering
hop addition as opposed to the aggressive middle and late hopping seen in American ales.
Vital Statistics: OG: 1.040 – 1.048
IBUs: 25 – 40 FG: 1.008 – 1.012
SRM: 5 – 16 ABV: 3.8 – 4.6%
**Additional Information was provided by BJCP Style Guidelines.
ESB is the strongest of the trio of British ales, Extra Special Bitter is one of the easiest,
quickest and most satisfying styles of beer the home brewer can make. Characterized by the
use of the traditional British ale hops, Kent Goldings, this light red ale will make you feel like
you are sitting in an English pub! Similar to Redhook ESB. Alcohol will be around 6.3%.
Our ingredients for this recipe include:
7.0 Lb of Briess Liquid Malt Extract
Premixed Grain Included:
Crystal 60L Malt
Black Patent Malt
Wheat Malt
Hops Included:
Fuggle
East Kent Goldings
Yeast Included:
Northwest Ale Activator Wyeast
Other Ingredients:
Irish Moss
Priming Sugar
*Each Kit will include Promash Recipe Guide and basic brewing instructions.*
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Makes approximately 5 gallons.
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