I've been trying to make an ESB that's similar to Old Speckled Hen (my favorite by far). But I quit using liquid strains as I was going to move, and so began using dry yeasts.
But my ESBs always have this peculiar unsweetened tea-like quality. Certainly not what I'm after.
So what beers is this well suited to making? I've washed some and saved it and would like to find a good yeast that will create the styles is like that S-04 won't do, though I think I'd prefer an ideal yeast to make my ESB.
The other styles I'd like to make are stout, mild, northern brown, barleywine, and IPA.
But my ESBs always have this peculiar unsweetened tea-like quality. Certainly not what I'm after.
So what beers is this well suited to making? I've washed some and saved it and would like to find a good yeast that will create the styles is like that S-04 won't do, though I think I'd prefer an ideal yeast to make my ESB.
The other styles I'd like to make are stout, mild, northern brown, barleywine, and IPA.