Increasing yields from Two Can kits

[Wraeccan]

Just another idea that I wonder if anyone had tried...

I've just finished conditioning a Munton's Dockland Porter, and it's blummin lovely.
Previous attempts were a St Peter's IPA which was very nice and a Wherry which didn't work too well for me. (brewer and not brew I would expect.

Any way. My question is regarding increasing the yield.

If I were to buy 3 two-can kits, and begin a brew using one of them, could I (after a few days) add one can of another kit (of the same type and along with half the required water) to increase the yield. I would slightly short brew the lot, but I'm worried about a secondary krausen (?) forming and overflowing in the FV.

This is the FV I'm using: http://www.arkwrightshomebrew.com/product_info.php/cPath/25_28/products_id/33

 

[Dunfie]

I am no expert in brewing kits but would it not be better to short brew with three cans from the start and then liquor back when its time to bottle/keg (I would also use two packets of yeast to help it get through the higher gravity)?

 

[Wraeccan]

would it not be better to short brew with three cans from the start and then liquor back ...?

Um...yeah. Probably. Didn't think of that

Given my limited space, I'm trying to get the most out of my FV's by brewing more in the same time.

Your suggestion is certaily worth a try. Maybe next time both FVs are free, I'll use both methods and compare :thumb: