Tuesday 24 May 2011

First double batch

I've heard good results can come from using 2 malt kits in a single size batch, to add a maltier base to the beer. Coopers Draught was the base kit here, and the European Lager the more flavourful kit. Hopefully it should produce a delicious hybrid.









Here it is, just waiting to hit a slightly lower temperature so I can ad the yeast and get this batch started! Should take around a week to ferment, as where I live is quite cold and beer kits take a while to ferment. I can't wait for this to finish and it's not even started!


That's all from me today, I'm off to drink some Harringtons East Indian Lager and relax.

John.

39 comments:

  1. What a brilliant blog, I'm linking you to my friend, he has a full kit, failed with is first batch then never did anything again, I'm sure he could benefit from seeing this!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Friend of mine brews his own! I had his American pale ale and it was delish!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Nice looking beer. How long did it take?

    ReplyDelete
  4. That's just the start of it, it hasn't fermented yet. It's doing that right now in my lounge.

    ReplyDelete
  5. This is pretty awesome, I want to order mr. beer and start to do this

    ReplyDelete
  6. That's looking pretty good. I followed you, and I look forward to reading about your foray into the world of brewing. Keep up the good work!

    ReplyDelete
  7. How's the smell? I've always wanted to try this, but I heard it gets pretty stinky.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Damn, I want some haha

    ReplyDelete
  9. I wish I could do this at my house!

    ReplyDelete
  10. How did it taste? I want to try brewing my own beer lol

    ReplyDelete
  11. Where do you live man? I'll come by and taste test!

    ReplyDelete
  12. nice let us now how it turns out

    ReplyDelete
  13. This is sweet!

    my roommate and I just purchased a 6 gallon Carboy on craigslist.

    We're starting it up next week!

    ReplyDelete
  14. beer and alcohol take so long to make! i think ill just stick to buyin them

    ReplyDelete
  15. how long does it take to make that?

    ReplyDelete
  16. Nice cant wait to hear how it tastes

    ReplyDelete
  17. Wow really nice! I love beer and I have to try this, thanks for sharing! Following.

    ReplyDelete
  18. I too would like to get into brewing. For now I think I'll stick with dos equis, george killian's irish red, and bud light.

    ReplyDelete
  19. never head this about, interesting, waiting for the result!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Excellent, I'll gladly follow your progress. Have you thought about crafting an IPA?

    I can't get enough hops.

    ReplyDelete
  21. too bad im a straight edge :L

    ReplyDelete
  22. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

    ReplyDelete
  23. I love me an old english lager

    ReplyDelete
  24. Good luck with the beer. Hopefully it turns out tasty.

    ReplyDelete
  25. Ooh, good blog topic. Always detailed instructions, ingredients, and pics. Help all of us thirsty people out!

    ReplyDelete
  26. wow, a homebrew blog? i've always been interested in the actual process, i've heard of lots of people doing it but never actual had a first hand opinion.

    ReplyDelete
  27. awesome blog, I love beer (maybe too much) :)

    ReplyDelete
  28. My mates have been brewing like this for about a year now! it can be tasty stuff!

    ReplyDelete
  29. I Always wanted to brew my own, thanks for the motivation

    ReplyDelete
  30. How much room does home brewing take up?

    ReplyDelete
  31. I can't wait to start brewing my own beer (and currant and elderberry wines). Love your blog.

    ReplyDelete