E.S.B Lager Fresh Wort Kit

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4.40 stars - based on 5 reviews
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FRESH WORT KITS (St Peters Brewery)

 
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March 12th 2006
4/5 stars
#480

Very nice, but...

Fermented this with WLP 810 using cold spring nights as my 'brewing fridge'. A very nice beer indeed. I thought it was a lager along the lines of Amstel. However, I find all these wort kits disappointingly watery when the suggested 5L extra water is added. At $30-$35 a pop, I think they could have a higher OG. 1.045 at 20L would be more acceptable.
December 5th 2005
5/5 stars
#394

Superb Lager

Kept this simple as it was my first Fresh Wort Kit. Just added 5 litres water and Saflager yeast for superb drinking in just a few weeks. Fermented in the mid-teen temperatures, this beer is very light, yet has a wonderful lingering after-taste. Simply superb!
January 29th 2005
5/5 stars
#164

San Fran Lager Lout

I started to brew this beer in early November when the temp was starting to climb.I used a San Francisco Lager yeast from White Labs(WLP810)because of its ability to ferment at higher tempretures without causing off flavours.Yeast starter 2 days before.Dropped in wort to aerate.Added 5 L water and fermented at 22-24 degrees for 5 days then racked to glass for 2 months.Beer is close to a California Common.Good head ret little sulfur or diacetal.Plenty of mouthfeel.Good allround lager.
January 29th 2005
4/5 stars
#165

Oz Beyond the Pale Ale

Using the Lager wort I added a starter with White Labs British ale yeast (WLP005). Aerated the wort and added 5 L water. Fermented at 20 degrees or thereabouts for 7 days then racked to glass for 4 weeks. This beer is not like an IPA. Although it has a definite hop presence it is not as pronounced as say a Squire IPA.This beer has a character all of its own.Good head, nice hop/malt balance, golden tint and plenty of mouthfeel.Thanks to Gerard Mears of Paddys Brewery for the recipe.Cheers.
January 29th 2005
4/5 stars
#166

Mexican Standoff

Using the Mexican Lager yeast from White Labs in a starter, added to the wort with 5L of water and fermented for 7 days at around 18 degrees.Racked to glass for 2 months.This beer is definately like a Mexican Cervesa.very light on malt and hops but has mouthfeel.Almost a Corona clone.But add some fresh lime juice and the beer comes to life.ZING!!A good after-mowing-the-lawn-on-a-summers-day beer.Cheers.
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