Benj111
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http://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.uk/hbc-blonde-ale-mashkit-23lt-45-p-1235.html
This was my 2nd ever brew and first all grain brew, so I went for a kit as an easier introduction.
What's included:
Hops (only markings on the packet were timings)
Grain (web site lists Pilsner and Carapils but it all just came in a big bag)
whirlfloc tablet
yeast. (mangrove jacks, cant remember more than that though).
I was expecting the Hops to be labelled as to what they actually were, instead they just had timings on. A bit disappointing as I got a kit to learn a bit more about what's going on, including hop varieties.
Instructions:
Very minimal (half a A4 piece of paper)with the helpful "If using the BIAB method ignore these instructions", no advice for sugar for bottling etc, infact the very last instruction is"Add your yeast". I ended up having to go online to get a recipe that was clear to me.
I suppose if you had done this a few time before if would be useful as a reminder, but as someone who hadn't done this before, not enough!
Taste
Just Bottled it after 1.5 weeks brewing and it tastes..... good :). Was expecting more hoppyness but a nice light ale.
Also tried a little experiment, adding the zest of 2 tangerines to a gallon in the FV, that also turned out well.
Conclusion:
Turned out well, instructions were disappointing. I want to learn about what I'm putting in my beer and why, so I'm not sure that I would return to these kits. But if you know what you're doing and want an AG kit, this should do the job.
This was my 2nd ever brew and first all grain brew, so I went for a kit as an easier introduction.
What's included:
Hops (only markings on the packet were timings)
Grain (web site lists Pilsner and Carapils but it all just came in a big bag)
whirlfloc tablet
yeast. (mangrove jacks, cant remember more than that though).
I was expecting the Hops to be labelled as to what they actually were, instead they just had timings on. A bit disappointing as I got a kit to learn a bit more about what's going on, including hop varieties.
Instructions:
Very minimal (half a A4 piece of paper)with the helpful "If using the BIAB method ignore these instructions", no advice for sugar for bottling etc, infact the very last instruction is"Add your yeast". I ended up having to go online to get a recipe that was clear to me.
I suppose if you had done this a few time before if would be useful as a reminder, but as someone who hadn't done this before, not enough!
Taste
Just Bottled it after 1.5 weeks brewing and it tastes..... good :). Was expecting more hoppyness but a nice light ale.
Also tried a little experiment, adding the zest of 2 tangerines to a gallon in the FV, that also turned out well.
Conclusion:
Turned out well, instructions were disappointing. I want to learn about what I'm putting in my beer and why, so I'm not sure that I would return to these kits. But if you know what you're doing and want an AG kit, this should do the job.
