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The Hoegaarden style (Brewcraft) I put down it close to the real thing. Head retention is not as good as I expected. I am the process of using different glasses and also chilling them prior to pouring. Overall I am pretty happy with it considering this only my second batch i have put down since...

I just put down a hoegaarden style kit from Brewcraft. It is due to be bottled late this week. I will let you know how it goes. http://www.ebrewcraft.com.au/afa.asp?idWeb...10726&ID=96 Grant

The brewing guide on the Coopers website recommends to be kept in bottle for 12 weeks before drinking. I don't think I could wait that long :icon_cheers: Has anyone else brewed this one? I would like to hear about it.

Thanks for all the help/comments so far. I am now finding that with age the head retention is better. It has been in bottles for 3 weeks now. cheers Grant

Hi All, I am looking at brewing a wheat bear (similar to Hoegaarden) for my next batch. I have seen the Hoegaarden kit on the brewcradt website for $34.95. Can anyone suggest a good value kit to go with. I am looking for something for summer with a foamy head. cheers Grant

Thanks for the suggestions

Hi All, I am just new to brewing. I bought the Tooheys micro home brew kit to kick off with. The brew has been bottled for a week and a half now. The first longneck has been tested. When I poured it into the glass there was a decent size head but it then disappeared after about 5...