michael_aussie
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I'm not a total tight arse (well actually I am), but I love my beer, so am prepared to pay more if I get an imporved product.
I have been brewing mainly "Dark Ale" from Tooheys and Coopers. Primary because these are the kits available at Coles and Woolies (Safeway), and these are always cheaper than the kits available at the two local HB shops near to me.
To be honest, although each brew batch differs slightly, I am unable to pick the difference between Tooheys and Coopers, although, I haven't yet done a trianglar blind test.
I have also tried a kit from Brewcraft (Newcastle Brown), that was good.
I am currently brewing:
BASIC CHEAP OPTION (roughly $17) Tooheys Dark Ale with Coopers Brew enhancer 2
SLIGHTLY DEARER OPTION (roughly $21) Tooheys Dark Ale with Cellar Plus Dark Brew Booster # 12
ROLLS ROYCE OF KITS OPTION (roughly $33) Morgans Iron Bark Dark Ale with Brewcraft Beer kit converter (dark lager #64)
I'm trying to see if the extra $$ spent on the Cellar Plus is justified (about $4 extra), and whether the extra $$ spent on Morgans with the Brewcraft converter (about $16 more than BASIC CHEAP OPTION) are justified.
I'm hoping they are.
If I can taste a difference I am more than happy to spend the extra money.
What are your comments about price versus quality for the up market products???
I have been brewing mainly "Dark Ale" from Tooheys and Coopers. Primary because these are the kits available at Coles and Woolies (Safeway), and these are always cheaper than the kits available at the two local HB shops near to me.
To be honest, although each brew batch differs slightly, I am unable to pick the difference between Tooheys and Coopers, although, I haven't yet done a trianglar blind test.
I have also tried a kit from Brewcraft (Newcastle Brown), that was good.
I am currently brewing:
BASIC CHEAP OPTION (roughly $17) Tooheys Dark Ale with Coopers Brew enhancer 2
SLIGHTLY DEARER OPTION (roughly $21) Tooheys Dark Ale with Cellar Plus Dark Brew Booster # 12
ROLLS ROYCE OF KITS OPTION (roughly $33) Morgans Iron Bark Dark Ale with Brewcraft Beer kit converter (dark lager #64)
I'm trying to see if the extra $$ spent on the Cellar Plus is justified (about $4 extra), and whether the extra $$ spent on Morgans with the Brewcraft converter (about $16 more than BASIC CHEAP OPTION) are justified.
I'm hoping they are.
If I can taste a difference I am more than happy to spend the extra money.
What are your comments about price versus quality for the up market products???