Morning guys.
So far I've done a couple of kits, a Coopers Lager (which I'm currently drinking, though not enjoying too much but it was my first go so not to worry), and I've got the Youngs Oaked Rum Ale in bottles so I'm looking forward to that.
I quite fancy having a go at an extract next. I like the idea of getting a bit more involved in the process. I'm also going to have a go at Clibit's AG at some point too.
I have an old gas burner in the garage but I don't have anything big enough to boil the whole amount. From what I understand - please correct me if I'm wrong - it's ok to boil around 10 litres then top it up to final volume. I've also read that doing it this way will loose some of the hop flavour/aroma. Is this correct? If so would it be worth dry hopping after a week or so?
I'm not sure exaexly which extract kit to go with just yet. I'll be calling at my LHBS sometime next week to see what they've got.
Any and all advice greatfuly received.
Cheers.
So far I've done a couple of kits, a Coopers Lager (which I'm currently drinking, though not enjoying too much but it was my first go so not to worry), and I've got the Youngs Oaked Rum Ale in bottles so I'm looking forward to that.
I quite fancy having a go at an extract next. I like the idea of getting a bit more involved in the process. I'm also going to have a go at Clibit's AG at some point too.
I have an old gas burner in the garage but I don't have anything big enough to boil the whole amount. From what I understand - please correct me if I'm wrong - it's ok to boil around 10 litres then top it up to final volume. I've also read that doing it this way will loose some of the hop flavour/aroma. Is this correct? If so would it be worth dry hopping after a week or so?
I'm not sure exaexly which extract kit to go with just yet. I'll be calling at my LHBS sometime next week to see what they've got.
Any and all advice greatfuly received.
Cheers.