Tweeking a lager kit

[Gjb123]

Hi i have a coopers larger kit [original series ] that i want to tweek . I was thinking of steeping some specialty grains and adding hops and spray dried malt but i am unsure of what to use, or of any recepies, thanks for any advice in advance.

[Reg]

Hi i have a coopers larger kit [original series ] that i want to tweek . I was thinking of steeping some specialty grains and adding hops and spray dried malt but i am unsure of what to use, or of any recepies, thanks for any advice in advance.

Why not use light spray malt and dry hop with Saaz hops?

[mercilessrich]

I was thinking something similar for my next brew! I want something like Pilsner Urquell- nice and hoppy. Which hops do you reccomend for lagers and what protocol?
Also do you reccomend crystal malt or anything else besides the kit?

Thanks!

[Gjb123]

Thanks Reg , could i steep any specilaty grains and if so what ones or would it do more harm than good. As i see on this forum about steeping grains with ipas and bitters thanks Gary.

[Invalid Stout]

Saaz is your classic Pilsner hop. Hallertauer is also very popular in lagers.

I don't know about speciality grains. Most of them are fairly dark and will give you toffeeish and roasty flavours as well as darkening your beer. That's all very well in bitters and stouts, but is that what you want in your lager? If so, go ahead

[Reg]

I don't know about speciality grains. Most of them are fairly dark and will give you toffeeish and roasty flavours as well as darkening your beer. That's all very well in bitters and stouts, but is that what you want in your lager? If so, go ahead

Exactly!

[Reg]

I was thinking something similar for my next brew! I want something like Pilsner Urquell- nice and hoppy. Which hops do you reccomend for lagers and what protocol?
Also do you reccomend crystal malt or anything else besides the kit?

Thanks!

Crystal will make it amber!

If you want hop bitterness as well as aroma and want stronger, German-ish hop notes, try boiling in a little extra Saaz as well as dry hopping with it.

[Gjb123]

cheers for the advice,i will leave grains out and just use hops. Gary

[mercilessrich]

Thanks for the advice, what kind of weight of saaz should i use? (in the wort and dry hopping).

Cheers,
Rich