OK but nothing special

Brewed short as per advice from vendor (18l) using regular table sugar.

Waited for 3 months before sampling (again as per advice from vendor): bit disappointing. Not very flavourful, to be honest (controlled fermentation temp was a bit low maybe, 18 degrees). No brew errors/off flavours though.

However, I have to admit that dark beers are not my regular/preferred tipple, so I may be biased.

As there are so many other good & great kits out there I like better, I won't be making this one again.

Recommendation: add brew kit enhancer (500g glucose/dextrose and 500g or more of DME, especially if brewing to full 40 pints)

Real English Style

Made with 1.5kg liquid amber malt, 100g chocolate malt, 20g northern brewer hops @ 5min, 12g S-04 yeast. Did standard steep & boil with the grain, malt & hops and fermented at 20c for 7 days before kegging. Brilliant beer with rich dark colour and a great creaminess. Tastes pretty authentic to me and I'd say it's one of the best I've made.