Fathers Day Help

[sparky]

Just been given a woodfordes head cracker as a present but it says on the packet its a barley wine. I'm not really into barley wine since an escapade in my youth.
I don't want to upset anyone by says its not one I like so was wondering if I could add extra water and produce something I could drink and enjoy. Any help gratefully received.
Or do I just say that its not one I like and could we swap it for something I do like. What do you think is the right course to take?

 

[Rivvo]

Try asking on here mate, it's where all the knowledge has gone!

Google "the brewing forum index page" we are the first on the list.

Some names you will recognise.

 

[Slid]

Just been given a woodfordes head cracker as a present but it says on the packet its a barley wine. I'm not really into barley wine since an escapade in my youth.
I don't want to upset anyone by says its not one I like so was wondering if I could add extra water and produce something I could drink and enjoy. Any help gratefully received.
Or do I just say that its not one I like and could we swap it for something I do like. What do you think is the right course to take?

I assume its a 3kg kit?

If so, brew it to 25L with 500g of sugar and you will get a decent enough drink, more to your taste, without hurting anyone's feelings.
:)

 

[sparky]

Thanks for your help slid I will brew it as you suggest and let you know how it goes :-D

 

[mickthetrick]

it makes a real nice pint made to the instructions. like a strong ale, not what i considered a barley wine like gold label.

 

[sparky]

Thanks for the advice Mick I like a strong ale but dislike barley wine such as gold label. I think that I may just give it a go as is nothing ventured nothing gained and if I don't like it I will have to throw a party so my friends can help to drink it :drunk: