Has anyone tried...

[RichardG]

I saw a John Bull London Porter kit at my local home brew shop which I was interested in. However, before purchase I thought I'd see if anyone has any experience of this kit, and if so, any suggestions of ways in can be 'improved'. Over to you!

[RichardG]

I'll take that as a 'no' then!

[Damfoose]

I am currently brewing 2 stout cans with extra hops and malt extract for a christmas stout at the moment, Seems to be quite happy seeing as it started at 1076 and is now at 1012 still bubbeling smells good and the small samples I lift for testing are good so I would say give it a go you cant really go wrong .... Oh I am using safale s04 for the yeast these days as the stuff that comes with the kit may be old and on its last leggs.

[CyberPaddy66]

Never tried that one but have you ever thought of using Honey instead of Sugar?

[likesbeer]

I did this as my first kit every a few months ago because it was a single can and therefore quite easy. I brewed as per instructions with no additions as didnt know any better. It was fantastic it was rather flat but I expect that was my mistake not rinsing the barrell enough or something like that. At the time someone on here suggested priming with black treacle but I didnt have any so it got common tate and lyle.

It took about 10 days to ferment out and stopped at 1014 I think and started 1044 ish was pitch black and difficult to see when it cleared. First month after conditioning tasted good, second even better and then ran out.

I perhaps wasnt generous with the water and made it up a couple of pints short of the 40 pint mark.

Go for it its a great drink

[RichardG]

Many thanks for the replies gents (looks like I was too hasty!). I've always liked porter so I'll give it a go. Cheers!