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Needs work
by BeerMat
@ 07, Sep 2006 |
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1st batch made according to instructions
with Safale S-04 yeast. Made quite a
nice, but non-descript beer. Low on
bitterness, hops, strength and
character; not sure why it is classed as
an IPA - more like an amber ale.
2nd batch was made with a high
attenuating yeast to increase the
(perceived) bitterness, water reduced to
total 16 liters and 20g of fuggles hops
added (boiled 5 minutes). This made a
very nice beer, closer to what an IPA
should be. 16 liters (just over 15l in
the bottle) for $36 + hops and special
yeast makes it an expensive kit.
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Fresh IPA
by Big Friendly Giant
@ 23, Aug 2006 |
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Added 200g amber grain and 300g dextrose
to this (boiled for 10 mins with 10g
fuggles), then dry hopped 20g fuggles to
the fermenter. Used WLP007 Dry English
ale yeast. This is a nice beer, smooth &
malty with a nice burst of hop aroma to
balance the malt. Not as bitter as I
expected though. For future brews I
would bump up the fuggles to about 20g
boiled for 20 minutes with the adjuncts.
I'm beginning to think ESB are cutting
back on the ingredients with these wort
packs, the OG is always lower than
expected (usually ~1040 to 20L) and
there is not as much hoppiness going on
with some styles that need it (like this
one, and the APA). Other than that, a
nice beer but getting costly at around
$40+.
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by Stuster - Email Reviewer
@ 10, Jul 2005 |
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So easy to make, pour into the
fermentor, pitch yeast, close lid. Sit
down and open a beer. Fermented at
around 19 degrees with White Labs
Pacific Ale (WLP041). Took a while to
carbonate and for the flavours to settle
down but now it's a great drop, complex
flavours, rounded mouthfeel.
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