E.S.B Irish Red Fresh Wort Kit

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Total Reviews 8  
Average Rating
4.63 stars - based on 8 reviews
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FRESH WORT KITS (St Peters Brewery)

 
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November 5th 2010
5/5 stars
#1250

First Brew

My first home brew WOW this brew hooked me on home brewing. This is the first beer in my life that I have actually tasted and I have been tipping beer down my neck for 25 years
September 10th 2010
5/5 stars
#1214

Well worth the extra bucks!

I have done this one twice and it is hands down something else! If can kits are a band, these fresh worts are The Beatles with Elvis, The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin as back up singers. They are that dam good! Just add Safale yeast, ferment for 2 weeks, bottle and they are ready to drink in 2 weeks. I could not taste the Kilkenny comparisons and it turned out brown not dark red (Not that I’m complaining, it tasted better than Kilkenny). Word of warning though, only make them to 18 litres. If you add the recommended 5 to 7 litres of water they do turn out watery, so don’t try and stretch out a few extra pints, because it wont work. If you like this one try E.S.B’s Traditional bitter. I reckon it’s better than Wells Bombardier and London Pride (my commercial favourites).
April 5th 2010
4/5 stars
#1124

True to the original

Not a fan of Kilkenny myself, but Kilkenny fans gave it a big thumbs up and said they couldn't tell the difference. Had a fantastic head which lasted the whole glass through. I rate it 4 1/2 schooners!
March 22nd 2006
3/5 stars
#486

Disappointed

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.
December 27th 2005
5/5 stars
#432

Fresh Wow

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 :-)
June 11th 2005
5/5 stars
#284

Irish Red

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.
April 30th 2005
5/5 stars
#258

Excellent

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 ... :)
January 15th 2005
5/5 stars
#101

Kilkenny with flavour

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.
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