Young's Barley Wine Kit

[markyp68]

I have managed to obtain a very cheap Young's Barley Wine kit. I am interested if anyone has any tips...sugar/spraymalt? Use the supplied yeast or go for something else? Conditioning time in the bottle? etc etc.

A friend gave me two pieces of advice....1, it will brew up as a very strong brew and 2, it should stay in the bottle for at least 4 months before cracking one open.

Any advice greatfully received.

[mshergold]

I've just been given one of these kits. Unfortunately, being able to to hold of enough 'nip' bottles is very unlikely, so was hoping someone might have some suggestions.

[markyp68]

I will use my pint bottles and partake as a nightcap......I should sleep very well!

[dunc]

I did this in March, using Nottingham yeast, to 15 litres, with the addition of a 1lb jar of LME, a kilo of BKE and 15g of styrians steeped as a tea then slung the bag in the fermenter. Turned out 7% and rather nice as rocket fuel goes, after a few months conditioning. was passable after three months and really rather good after six, your mileage may vary.

[markyp68]

Sounds good...I may just go with the Notts Yeast LME,BKE and hop Tea