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.
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38 comments:

  1. JkF5025 May 2011 at 17:16

    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!

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  2. Siiig25 May 2011 at 17:18

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

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  3. ttoti25 May 2011 at 17:21

    Nice looking beer. How long did it take?

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  4. Beer Blog Barry25 May 2011 at 17:30

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

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  5. GFUCKINGL25 May 2011 at 17:37

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

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  6. CSIFOTI25 May 2011 at 17:52

    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!

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  7. Stephen25 May 2011 at 20:34

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

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  8. Anonymous25 May 2011 at 20:35

    Damn, I want some haha

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  9. Rebecca25 May 2011 at 20:35

    I wish I could do this at my house!

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  10. DerpyHerpy25 May 2011 at 20:38

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

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  11. Sammy25 May 2011 at 20:38

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

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  12. GameArtifacts25 May 2011 at 20:41

    nice let us now how it turns out

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  13. m_usicreview25 May 2011 at 20:47

    This is sweet!

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

    We're starting it up next week!

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  14. thomau525 May 2011 at 21:11

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

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  15. Fiddlesticks25 May 2011 at 21:12

    how long does it take to make that?

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  16. Louis Ritchie25 May 2011 at 21:22

    OLD ENGLISH FTW

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  17. Shaun25 May 2011 at 21:45

    Nice cant wait to hear how it tastes

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  18. Quick Reads25 May 2011 at 22:04

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

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  19. Carles26 May 2011 at 01:50

    never head this about, interesting, waiting for the result!

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  20. tony26 May 2011 at 03:07

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

    I can't get enough hops.

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  21. Fermium Death26 May 2011 at 03:13

    Great handcraft there.

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  22. vinex0826 May 2011 at 03:36

    does it taste good?

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  23. chauklet26 May 2011 at 03:38

    too bad im a straight edge :L

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  24. Anonymous26 May 2011 at 04:38

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  25. Anonymous26 May 2011 at 04:42

    I love me an old english lager

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  26. TIMMYTHEROBOT26 May 2011 at 04:47

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

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  27. Sam DeCross26 May 2011 at 05:07

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

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  28. Jokk26 May 2011 at 05:22

    Is it good? :D

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  29. Silk26 May 2011 at 07:18

    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.

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  30. TheBrian26 May 2011 at 07:49

    Looks delicious.

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  31. llllollllll26 May 2011 at 09:10

    Looks good. I'm envious :)

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  32. Fr8lovers26 May 2011 at 09:43

    beer is goooood :)

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  33. Tomas.G26 May 2011 at 09:59

    Love a good pint:D

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  34. liquidelle26 May 2011 at 10:03

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

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  35. Unknown26 May 2011 at 10:09

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

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  36. Mehmet26 May 2011 at 13:13

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

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  37. LemonySword26 May 2011 at 23:02

    How much room does home brewing take up?

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  38. Lisa1 June 2011 at 20:50

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

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