Fermented this kit per instructions for
6 days at about 25-26C. Tried one at a
couple of weeks and it was O.K. At 30
days however, it is really a very good
pint of bitter. I agree with the prior
review that it was similar to Old
Speckled Hen, but in my case it seemed a
bit more malty than OSH(not at all
objectionable though). Made per
instructions you can't go wrong, but
give it a full 30 days of conditioning.
Great for a Civilized Pint at the end of
the day!
I made this per directions. Fermented at
26C for 7 days. After two weeks the head
was lacey and it was a little green.
However, after two months I'm very
pleased with it. The head is much
creamier and stays to the end; helps the
'mouthfeel' a bit. I might make it at
20l next time. Possibly with a can of
dark malt and some dextrose to boost the
alcohol a bit (not too much though;). I
might also try to ferment with Munton's
yeast at 20C or so with some Servomyces.
At the very least, I know I can make
this again per instructions and get a
good stout in two or three months.
I wrongly posted this review in the
Coopers IPA (Superseded) section. This
was made with a new production kit.
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I made this IPA using the modified
instructions from Cooper's Web Site.
Made per instrucitions, adding 1kg LDM
and 500g of Dextrose. Topped off
fermenter to 20l. Bottled after 7 days.
After being in the bottles for over a
month, this stuff is heavenly at about
6% ABV. This is nice and hoppy, real IPA
taste. Keeping some for a few more
months until winter. Can't Wait!
I made this IPA using the modified
instructions from Cooper's Web Site.
Made per instrucitions, adding 1kg LDM
and 500g of Dextrose. Topped off
fermenter to 20l. Bottled after 7 days.
After being in the bottles for over a
month, this stuff is heavenly at about
6% ABV. This is nice and hoppy, real IPA
taste. Keeping some for a few more
months until winter. Can't Wait!