Hello! I'm about to brew an ESB, which will be my first "proper" beer. I come from Yorkshire, and I believe very strongly that bitter should not be at all effervescent, but should be served aerated (and probably through a sparkler), settling down to a clear pint with a smooth, creamy and...
I am a newbie, so please correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that cold crashing removes most of the yeast from suspension (this is the point of doing it, right?), meaning carbonation may take a lot longer or may not happen at all.