So, inspired by @BeerCat thread of wheat beer in a week, and the impending 40th BBQ bash I'm having in 3 weeks, I thought I'd give a quick fermentation brew or 2 a go. I have Voss yeast and temp control so this should assist. However, called the local HBS to order some grain to pick up on way home from work and he's not doing grain anymore, and concentrating on kits. NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Anyway, this weekend is the only time to get brews on and can't get grain in time. So some advice on the following please:
Wilko kits. If I get the Wheat kit and whack in a hop tea and a dry hop would this pimp it up sufficiently? I have 100g of Mittlefruh (???) and Mandarina. Also, I have read that it takes off a bit in FV, would Voss be suitable to use and get it fermented in a week? I imagine I'll be doing 19 or 20 litres.
Similarly, if I get the IPA kit, I have Chinook, Amarillo, and Azacca hops. What might be a nice way of tarting this up? Also, would Voss be OK for this also - just thinking time more than flavour.
Ta in advance.
Anyway, this weekend is the only time to get brews on and can't get grain in time. So some advice on the following please:
Wilko kits. If I get the Wheat kit and whack in a hop tea and a dry hop would this pimp it up sufficiently? I have 100g of Mittlefruh (???) and Mandarina. Also, I have read that it takes off a bit in FV, would Voss be suitable to use and get it fermented in a week? I imagine I'll be doing 19 or 20 litres.
Similarly, if I get the IPA kit, I have Chinook, Amarillo, and Azacca hops. What might be a nice way of tarting this up? Also, would Voss be OK for this also - just thinking time more than flavour.
Ta in advance.