Two-Can Kits

[robharper]

So this is probably a dumb question, but...

Are the two cans in a two-can kit identical? To be more specific, if I bought a Wherry kit, could I make a 2.5 gallon brew from each can? Just wondering...

[Mike the pint supper]

Yep same stuff in both cans! Although idea of a kit hybrid is forming! any one done a hybrid say half wherry half crusader?

[robharper]

Thanks, Mike.

Hybrid kits, heh! How to ruin 2 kits at once!

[Lillywhite]

.... could I make a 2.5 gallon brew from each can?

Why would you want to do that? Seems like you're making work for yourself.

[Normski]

One can Half a Kit? I was considering using three cans in a 40 pinta.

[robharper]

Why would you want to do that? Seems like you're making work for yourself.

Basically, I drink beer more slowly than I make it, so it's nice to do some smaller batches. I've just started getting into extract brews of around 10 litres, which suits me fine (and allows me to experiment more), but I like to do kits too.

As for the work... So what? This is a hobby!

[Lillywhite]

Basically, I drink beer more slowly than I make it, so it's nice to do some smaller batches.

OK, but you don't have to rush to drink it and you should remember that the condition of your brew will vastly improve after 6-8 weeks, so even after 6 months it will still be be fine.

[robharper]

Very true, Lilly. Though at the moment I'm enjoying having a few different brews available to choose from rather than one or two large batches. I'm definitely making sure that I keep a few bottles from each batch for a few months before drinking.

[Mike the pint supper]

Fair play I've just realised I'm going to run out of bottles soon! Think I'll have to get another 80 or so!