I just received a Cooper's English Bitter kit. However the kit had no instructions.
I've figured out most of it from online but still have some questions.
The kit came with; the tin of English bitter, yeast, 500g light spray malt and a pack of Cooper's carbonation drops (as I'll be bottling it).
I'd like to get the most out of this kit so;
I've seen online some people add brewing sugar as well as light malt to their brew at the start. Should I do this and if so will I still need the carbonation drops at bottling? I would like a nice ABV for this bitter but don't want to blindly make mistakes and get bottle bombs.
I plan on letting it ferment for about 2 weeks how does this sound?
I'd also like to add to add some hoppiness! A little but not overpowering. Any suggestions on the best way to do this?
I've figured out most of it from online but still have some questions.
The kit came with; the tin of English bitter, yeast, 500g light spray malt and a pack of Cooper's carbonation drops (as I'll be bottling it).
I'd like to get the most out of this kit so;
I've seen online some people add brewing sugar as well as light malt to their brew at the start. Should I do this and if so will I still need the carbonation drops at bottling? I would like a nice ABV for this bitter but don't want to blindly make mistakes and get bottle bombs.
I plan on letting it ferment for about 2 weeks how does this sound?
I'd also like to add to add some hoppiness! A little but not overpowering. Any suggestions on the best way to do this?