So I read of a recipe somewhere years ago that suggested adding 1 tin of coopers stout and 1 tin of coopers dark ale.
I did just that.
I added 1kg of Coopers BE2.
While finishing up, just before adding the yeast, I couldn't remember what the suggestion was for yeast, add both from each tin or just the one. I figured it was just homebrew, what could go wrong, just add both. I did just that.
Registered an initial SG of 1120. I originally questioned this figured but I did another batch, much more simple, coopers european style, came out with accurate figures, or as expected anyway. I bought a new test tube to float the hydrometer in because I don't trust those dodgy ones that come with the cheap hydrometers. So I'm inclined to believe the figure. Pretty sure I tested it three times to confirm.
So, within about 20 minutes of closing the lid it was bubbling, then an hour or so later it was frothing out through the airlock. Sort of expected that part.
Today, 7 days later I tested the FG. 1028. Giving it a rough alcoholic percentage of 12-13%.
Obviously the math is pretty simple, ((OG-FG) % 7.46) + 0.5 so the stupid question is...Is this possible.
I would expect adding the two tins and a 1kg of fermentables that it COULD be, but figured I'd ask the wise bunch here.
Cheers.
I did just that.
I added 1kg of Coopers BE2.
While finishing up, just before adding the yeast, I couldn't remember what the suggestion was for yeast, add both from each tin or just the one. I figured it was just homebrew, what could go wrong, just add both. I did just that.
Registered an initial SG of 1120. I originally questioned this figured but I did another batch, much more simple, coopers european style, came out with accurate figures, or as expected anyway. I bought a new test tube to float the hydrometer in because I don't trust those dodgy ones that come with the cheap hydrometers. So I'm inclined to believe the figure. Pretty sure I tested it three times to confirm.
So, within about 20 minutes of closing the lid it was bubbling, then an hour or so later it was frothing out through the airlock. Sort of expected that part.
Today, 7 days later I tested the FG. 1028. Giving it a rough alcoholic percentage of 12-13%.
Obviously the math is pretty simple, ((OG-FG) % 7.46) + 0.5 so the stupid question is...Is this possible.
I would expect adding the two tins and a 1kg of fermentables that it COULD be, but figured I'd ask the wise bunch here.
Cheers.