Wilko Winter Ale

[DavieC]

I bottled this beer 18 days ago but after letting it carbonate for 2 weeks couldn't wait any longer for a taste,so after a few days in the cold garage I just had to sample one. Dark plum in colour ,the spice aroma which was strong at bottling has now mostly receeded, leaving just a hint of fruit and cinnamon. The beer itself has a rich mouthfeel with dark fruits,plum,liquorice and almost oak and rum flavours(maybe I imagined the rum?), its delicious, but because the flavours are so well balanced nothing overpowers anything else. Its a great tasting,well rounded porter style ale,mine came out at 5.2% and I'll definitely be doing this kit again.

 

[CeeGee]

Single can kit? If yes, what sugars did you use? This sounds interesting.

 

[user 23602]

That actually sounds delicious. I've decided to do the Chocmeister from Wilko last Sunday as it was half price, I've not heard great things, but for £7, you can't go too wrong.

 

[DavieC]

Hi,@CeeGee The winter ale is a 2 can kit(3kg total) so I just made as per instructions.Im really pleased. Other thread https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/winter-ale.83153/unread
@Grizzly Notations , the wilko kits ive done have all turned out ok.(I've added spraymalt to single can ones)

 

[Rodcx500z]

I did the velvet stout with 500g dme and a little challenger hops bloody lovley

 

[user 23602]

Hi,@CeeGee The winter ale is a 2 can kit(3kg total) so I just made as per instructions.Im really pleased. Other thread https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/winter-ale.83153/unread
@Grizzly Notations , the wilko kits ive done have all turned out ok.(I've added spraymalt to single can ones)

I went with Beer Enhancer and 1kg Dextrose.