BREWFERM - Grand Cru??

[mattamyg]

Hi

I am now thinking of my third brew, a 9 litre Brewferm Grand Cru, has anyone tried the Brewferm stronger brews?

I was thinking of fermenting it in the bucket and then using a 9L corni keg.

When its ready, what is the best way to get it into a Keg, just add the sugar and then leave it? Gassing as needed or not bother with sugar and force the co2 in???

I am buying 2 of the 9L corni kegs and opting for C02 from a fire exstinguisher, as my father sells them I have access to hundreds and can get free refills!!

Questions, Questions, Questions.........

Thanks for any help.

[smok3y666]

I did the Grand Cru, wasn't too impressed with it, neither were the few people that tasted it. My lhbs has stopped selling that particular one now too.

[mattamyg]

That's a shame about the Grand Cru, is the diablo any better?

[smok3y666]

Haven't tried any others yet. Was going to try the Abdij or Triple next. Both have good reviews on B.I.Y.

[Chris The Fish]

I have done both the Grand Cru and the Diabolo, and both are fantastic brews.

I made up the grand cru with candy sugar and the diabolo with glucose and they both were outstanding. The Grand Cru was on a par with Shnieders 'Aventisis' a dark wheaty brew with a warming level of alcohol. the Diabolo was a cheap version of Duvel - and when i say 'cheap' i mean not as refined, but still a stunning brew.

In both cases i brewed 2x tins with each and then added a little more sugar as i ALWAYS find that the SG is lower than stated with the recommended amount of sugar.

i cant understand why you'd get poor results as the brewferm brews are some of the best ive done (others include Tarweibier and Ambiorix).

Id say do them again, watch the fermenting temp and perhaps they go better doubled up.