Coopers Heritage Lager
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sparky Paul
I tried it, but wasn't too impressed with it initially. It tasted bland, a bit sweet when made up as recommended with the liquid malt extract, and on the whole pretty uninteresting. The opened can smelt wonderful, very hoppy, but this diminished during the brewing. It was discussed a little in this thread...
viewtopic.php?t=2474
However, having left the brew for a couple of months somewhere cool, I would have to reconsider my hasty verdict, prejudiced by my lack of patience - it has changed beyond recognition, and is now very drinkable. It would benefit maybe by the addition of some hops, and the use of light DME and Saflager yeast - I've bought some Saaz hops and Saflager yeast on the recommendation of DaaB and will try the same lager again as I've bought a few more kits at the right price...
Hope this helps!
viewtopic.php?t=2474
However, having left the brew for a couple of months somewhere cool, I would have to reconsider my hasty verdict, prejudiced by my lack of patience - it has changed beyond recognition, and is now very drinkable. It would benefit maybe by the addition of some hops, and the use of light DME and Saflager yeast - I've bought some Saaz hops and Saflager yeast on the recommendation of DaaB and will try the same lager again as I've bought a few more kits at the right price...
Hope this helps!
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davidson
Thanks for the reply. I was just wondering as they are on special offer at BrewGenie. £4.75 each or 6 for £24.
http://www.brewgenie.co.uk/index.php?p0=products#
http://www.brewgenie.co.uk/index.php?p0=products#
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sparky Paul
Yeah, I bought some of the short dated ones from BrewGenie, and some of the Sparkling Ale kits too. Theres 2/3 months date on them, so they should be fine for a few years... just add a new yeast.
I posted the offer here...
viewtopic.php?t=2902
It's worth keeping an eye on the 'Bargain Basement' section of the forum.
Don't forget that delivery is free from BG if you order £65 worth.
I posted the offer here...
viewtopic.php?t=2902
It's worth keeping an eye on the 'Bargain Basement' section of the forum.
Don't forget that delivery is free from BG if you order £65 worth.
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davidson
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sparky Paul
As the kits is designed to make 40 pints from one kit, putting two together would possibly make the hop bitterness overpowering. This can work when making dark, stouty type beers, but I'm not sure how it would work with lager kits... perhaps some of the more experienced guys might help.
You are correct, however, thinking that you may not need to add sugar - there's enough fermentables in two cans for a 40 pint brew.
That said, it's much better to add malt extract instead of the sugar, making an all-malt brew without upsetting the balance of the beer. Dried light malt extract is only £4.50 for a kilo from BrewGenie anyway, not much more than the kits that are on offer.
You are correct, however, thinking that you may not need to add sugar - there's enough fermentables in two cans for a 40 pint brew.
That said, it's much better to add malt extract instead of the sugar, making an all-malt brew without upsetting the balance of the beer. Dried light malt extract is only £4.50 for a kilo from BrewGenie anyway, not much more than the kits that are on offer.