Brewed_Force
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Hi everyone, this is my first post, so please go easy on me !
I have 'ummed and arred' for several years, but now the time is right for me to start on my first brew.
I have decided to start with a milk stout. Why milk stout? you may ask, well when I was a wee lad my mum used to have a bottle of Mackeson on a Friday night and she always allowed me a tiny sip, it was like nectar! So I hope to recreate that taste....
After reading up on the subject on forums such as this one and sampling friends home brew (for research purposes only you understand...) I think a good bet would be to start with a Coopers stout kit (I'm not ready for all that mashing & boiling business just yet) and add lactose for sweetness.
I need some advice: should I add additional malt or not? (I will probably use brew enhancer)
Also, is a brew heater recommended?, I will be putting the FV in my garage which has a 2 inch gap under the up & over door so it's not warm by any stretch.
Any recipes (based on a can kit) will be gratefully received.
Cheers:
I have 'ummed and arred' for several years, but now the time is right for me to start on my first brew.
I have decided to start with a milk stout. Why milk stout? you may ask, well when I was a wee lad my mum used to have a bottle of Mackeson on a Friday night and she always allowed me a tiny sip, it was like nectar! So I hope to recreate that taste....
After reading up on the subject on forums such as this one and sampling friends home brew (for research purposes only you understand...) I think a good bet would be to start with a Coopers stout kit (I'm not ready for all that mashing & boiling business just yet) and add lactose for sweetness.
I need some advice: should I add additional malt or not? (I will probably use brew enhancer)
Also, is a brew heater recommended?, I will be putting the FV in my garage which has a 2 inch gap under the up & over door so it's not warm by any stretch.
Any recipes (based on a can kit) will be gratefully received.
Cheers: