I've been trying to produce a dark fruity British ale for some time now, in the manner of one of my favourite local brew Uley Old Spot
http://www.uleybrewery.com/ales.htm
I've just done one for the 4th attempt and each one has been better, but I'm not getting the fruitiness. I've tried a variety of yeasts inc MJ Empire Ale yeast, mashing at a higher temperature and larger quantities of crystal malt (17% in the last one) but I'm still not getting what I want.
Was wondering if an addition of aromatic malt would work? Any other suggestions?
http://www.uleybrewery.com/ales.htm
I've just done one for the 4th attempt and each one has been better, but I'm not getting the fruitiness. I've tried a variety of yeasts inc MJ Empire Ale yeast, mashing at a higher temperature and larger quantities of crystal malt (17% in the last one) but I'm still not getting what I want.
Was wondering if an addition of aromatic malt would work? Any other suggestions?