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This is the kit that was shipped with my brew kit and I'm finally getting around to brewing. I'm brewing it standard (Except that I am using Nottingham Ale Yeast instead of the shipped yeast (which ended up being added to my ginger beer.)) .

I'm a bit underwhelmed by this to be honest. I brewed with 1kg of DME and 150-200g of honey. and I find that it leaves a bit too much of a slimy, filmy after-taste in my mouth which I'm guessing it the DME. (The honey adds just the slightest hint of sweetness which is nice though.) If I did it...

The missus and I (And all the family who got a few bottles for Christmas ) have been enjoying the results of this. We just made it according to the instructions and it is a very pleasant, light summer drink. She Who Must Be Obeyed is already pushing for another batch. We find that the ginger...

Hi, newbie here. I'm going to start brewing this kit this weekend. The plan is to use 1kg of DME. I was wondering whether adding about 150-200grams of honey when I dissolve the contents of the can would complement the flavour of the stout? I like the idea of having extremely subtle honey...

Thanks for all the kind greetings. I look forward to contributing constructively to the forum the more I learn about the subject.

Hi, I've got a few questions about how to prepare sugars for addition to beer kits. So far I understand that dextrose does not add to the characteristics of beer (Mouth feel, flavour etc.) because it is 100% broken down by the yeast, Dry Malt Extract makes for a richer beer and cane sugar makes...

Hi, I'm new to the forum (Although I have had the pleasure of reading a few threads which have proven to be informative and well written.). I've just finished bottling my first Coopers Ginger Beer kit (A concession to the missus for allowing me to take over part of the garage with the...