CanadianQuaffer

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My version of Beersmith is the latest update of v2.

OK, so I've lowered the chocolate down to 1 oz, and yes, it's a 5 gallon batch. Both Beersmith and Tasty Brew are giving my an SRM of 9. Is that in the normal range for an ESB?

Thanks for the help so far guys.

Golddiggie

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BeerSmith lists the SRM range for a recipe when you select the style you want to brew to. An ESB ranges from 6-18 SRM... IMO, you're better off keeping the flavors of an ESB clean. I'd go more simple for the grist, and select a solid yeast. That will give you flavors to enhance the brew too.

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Nugent

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I add about 1/10 lb of black malt or roasted barley to get colour. More than that will take the colour into the deep red range and you'll get the roasted flavour much more. Kind of a dry roasted quality which I like, but not everyone might.

I don't like chocoltae malt much at all and use it very sparingly.

bierhaus15

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I use pale chocolate for color adjustment and have no problems or associated flavors with such small amounts. Again, 1/10th lb is perfectly fine.