Tag: ESB

  • So my ESB has three problems. 1.  The carbonation is not entirely consistent. Not consistent at all, really. 2. It fermented a bit warm. It has a lot of spicy notes that I don’t taste in most british beers. 3. It’s a touch sour. After the IPA I have in my bucket right now comes…

  • ESB in the bottles

    I consider myself a veteran homebrewer, but coming back to the craft after three years can sometimes show where your details aren’t entirely in a row. Brewed an ESB 4 weeks and 3 days ago. Great little recipe using extract and a huge amount of crystal malt. Only Willamette hops too, but 3 ounces. So…