Silmaril Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Hi all, Brew 1 is in bottles. Brew 2 is a Coopers Pale Ale coming along in FV2. Brew 3 is what I'd like some ideas about. I'd like to do a dark ale. I have the Coopers Dark Ale can. But wondering about making it better with some strategic additions. I have a can of dark malt extract, boxes of BE3 and Light Dry Malt, and am visiting the LHBS tomorrow. Appreciate any thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Spicy Brunette looks like a simple but interesting beer. It has some cinnamon added to the fermenter. I have a can of Dark Ale too and might give it a go soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silmaril Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 Thanks Shamus. Went shopping today and picked up the ingredients for this one: https://www.diybeer.com/au/recipe/ol-brown-dog.html Also grabbed some citra hop pellets to throw into my current Pale Ale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Gold chains, fur coat and two gold teeth. sorry not a fan of the dark ale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silmaril Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 24 minutes ago, The Captain1525230099 said: Gold chains, fur coat and two gold teeth. sorry not a fan of the dark ale I love them! Love the Coopers Best Extra Stout too. And now my (2nd) local pub has a craft brew Dark Lager, English Brown Ale, and Irish Stout on tap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I’m happy for you silmaril. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristinaS1 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I am not a fan of this kit either; too bitter. Probably the best thing to do with it is add a large amount of Crystal 60L and steep some Willamette hops for 20 minutes in water just off the boil. Cheers, Christina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 23 minutes ago, ChristinaS1 said: I am not a fan of this kit either; too bitter. Probably the best thing to do with it is add a large amount of Crystal 60L and steep some Willamette hops for 20 minutes in water just off the boil. Cheers, Christina. I think that’s a great idea Christina. Captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I suppose it depends on what you're after from it, what sort of flavors you want to accentuate. That will determine what you add to the kit to pimp it a bit. I have an all grain brown/dark ale on tap in the kitchen at the moment, will be the last of the year for me as it's getting into the warmer weather now but it is a nice brew. I'll definitely do another couple of them next winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyD11 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Have you thought about trying a toucan stout? Just need to add a stout can with the dark ale and you are already there. Turns out to be a pretty decent brew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos_1984 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 3 hours ago, AnthonyD11 said: Have you thought about trying a toucan stout? Just need to add a stout can with the dark ale and you are already there. Turns out to be a pretty decent brew. As above, but apparently that recipe calls for 1kg of dextrose to go with those 2 cans. (Just from word of mouth from around these forums)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 It does but you don't have to add the dextrose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyD11 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 8 hours ago, karlos_1984 said: As above, but apparently that recipe calls for 1kg of dextrose to go with those 2 cans. (Just from word of mouth from around these forums)... It does but that is mainly to bump up the ABV. If you leave that out you still get a nice brew that isnt upwards of 7% ABV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silmaril Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 14 hours ago, AnthonyD11 said: Have you thought about trying a toucan stout? Just need to add a stout can with the dark ale and you are already there. Turns out to be a pretty decent brew. Cool. Might give that a go after the Old Brown Dog attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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