Adding DME to Coopers Stout

[Tangentile]

I was planning to add 1 kg of DME to a Coppers Stout kit as well as 1kg of dextrose. Is that going too make a very high ABV?

Also planning to use cluster hops.

Would love some feedback.

 

[Grmblz]

If you want a big stout from cans https://www.diybeer.com/au/recipe/russian-imperial-stout.html is a good starting point.

 

[Tangentile]

Thanks very much. Looks like it's worth a try. Love how it mellows as it ages.

 

[Grmblz]

Thanks very much. Looks like it's worth a try. Love how it mellows as it ages.

I've got some 2 yrs old, did it as a "what the heck, quick and easy" and am very happy with it, to the point I did it again about 6 months ago (haven't tried that one yet) be aware it climbs out of the fermenter. Bugger it I'm gonna crack one of the new ones now just for giggles.

 

[Grmblz]

Coming along nicely, another 3 months will be good, xmas perfect.

 

[Tangentile]

Coming along nicely, another 3 months will be good, xmas perfect.

How brilliant. Just a quick question, I was going to use an S-05 yeast. Should I put two in or will one be enough?
Cheers,

 

[Grmblz]

Coopers recommends all 3 can yeasts (one is a lager) and that is what I used, if you go with S-05 you'll need 2 packs, this stuff finishes around 9%.

 

[Paleman]

On my to do list, ready for this time next year. Sitting around a fire pit with a few of these babies.

 

[Grmblz]

On my to do list, ready for this time next year. Sitting around a fire pit with a few of these babies.

Use a big fermenter or pressure ferment if you can, the krausen is ridiculous, and yes get one down now for next winter, it needs 6 months before being drinkable (unless yer desperate lol)