ESB

3.15 lbs Gold malt syrup (60 min)
3.15 lbs Gold malt syrup late addition (15 min)
1 lbs Simpsons Medium Crystal
2 oz Willamette (60 min)
1 oz Kent Goldings (15 min)
1 oz Kent Goldings (1 min)
WYEAST 1968 LONDON ESB YEAST.

ESBs are essentially more aggressive and more balanced Bitters, both in alcohol and hop character, but nothing overpowering. Color range will be similar, though leaning towards the darker end of the scale; dark golds to copper. Low carbonation. Malts tend to be more pronounced, often toasty and fruity, with maybe some notes diacetyl. And despite "bitter" being in its name, ESBs are not really all that bitter. They key to an ESB is balance.

Think of this as a British Bitter squared - more malt and more hops equals higher gravity, bigger body, more bitterness, and more intense flavors and aromas. A more complex beer than an “ordinary” low-gravity bitter, an ESB is a showcase for high-quality hops and brewing skill, meant to be enjoyed with consideration rather than merely quaffed.

In other words, this is gonna be good lol..

Rapture Ale

Well, Reverend Camping said the Rapture was coming on May 21st, basically meaning the end of the world, figured I'd brew an English Ale, aptly named Rapture Ale. Now, since I didn't plan on being around to drink it (figuring the world would have ended already), but the end of the world never came. Supposedly it's been postponed until October 21st.

This is a kit from Northen Brewer, called the Innkeeper, but I had to rename it, The Innkeeper is not a name for a beer.

Spicy, herbal, and English biscuits. Flashes of clean citrus and chewy minerals blend into a complex finish that is refreshingly bitter and remarkably dry.

0.25 lbs Simpsons Extra Dark Crystal
0.25 lbs Belgian Biscuit Malt
3.15 lbs Pilsen Malt Syrup
1 lb Pilsen DME
1 lb corn sugar
1 oz Fuggle (60 min)
1 oz Kent Goldings (45 min)
1 oz Styrian Goldings (5 min)
WYEAST 1945 NB NEOBRITANNIA

Cracked one of these open tonight, actually I plan on having a few more too lol..Exactly as the description stated....biscuits and citrus, slight bready aroma given off by the hops. Its lighter than its appearance and surprisingly bright although the pics below look dark but that's only the lighting,  I really like this one. I used the Wyeast 1945 Neobrittania, 2 weeks primary and 2 weeks conditioning in bottles and it's really coming around. Although I'm brewing an ESB and a Cream Ale next, I'm gonna be brewing this again as well, seems to be the perfect summer beer.