Takasonfletcher
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Hi team,
I'm a first time brewer, just bought my kit today (Coopers Kit) I have a couple of questions for you seasoned brewers before I make my first attempt. I recently went to a Home Brew Store and got 3 cans of Tooheys Dark Ale on sale 3 cans for $20, so I will be using this to start with before using the Lager kit in the box for summer time once I've experimented a bit , I've been drinking Russian Imperial Stouts and Guinness extra Stout this winter in the lead up to this so I'm happy with a full bodied dark ale
Cheers
Taka
I'm a first time brewer, just bought my kit today (Coopers Kit) I have a couple of questions for you seasoned brewers before I make my first attempt. I recently went to a Home Brew Store and got 3 cans of Tooheys Dark Ale on sale 3 cans for $20, so I will be using this to start with before using the Lager kit in the box for summer time once I've experimented a bit , I've been drinking Russian Imperial Stouts and Guinness extra Stout this winter in the lead up to this so I'm happy with a full bodied dark ale
- I've seen videos where people use 2 cans of beer kit and the Beer enhancer to get a lot of flavor (from research this will be approx 6% strength beer +/-, is this about right or should I just start with the 1 can as per normal, I've been drinking Russian Imperial Stouts (roughly 9%) this winter so a strong flavoured high alcohol content doesn't bother.
- I've seen varying posts about the ideal temperature to ferment the wort for this type of beer, about 18 degrees, is this right, I have been relegated to brewing this in the garage so i have bought a heat belt (is this necessary)
- The kit suggests to let this ferment for 7-10 days, Ive seen on some forums people suggest that the wort left to ferment for a month up to 2 in some cases before bottling, hoping to get some clarification on this from the forum im looking for quality more than anything so Im happy to wait to get a perfect brew.
Cheers
Taka