I was looking over my notes last night and for the last year or more all that I have brewed have been hoppy American ales and I have delved into the lager realm. I think it's time to change it up a bit. I haven't had or made a good English ale for a long time. I think I'd like to try a new British yeast and I'd like to use EKG, Challenger or some other great British hop I haven't used before. So here's what I've used for yeast : S04, 1968, 1098, 002, and 1187. As for hops all I have ever used in Bitters have been Northdown, Target, US Goldings and Willamette.
Personally I'd like to hear what others think of London III - 1318, West Yorkshire 1849, or British II 1335 or any others that you may personally like or have had success with.
Also I know what I'll hear about using EKG but what about other varieties like Brambling Cross, WGV, Challenger, etc...
As for a grain bill I was thinking on the lines of MO / Pale Ale malt , British Crystal 60-150, a touch of wheat malt (maybee).
Ready................... set .......................... GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!