suzy Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I have developed a taste for Harp Lager. Does anyone have a recipe for a similar tasting home brew version? I've asked at a couple of home brew shops but to no avail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 G'day Suzy, welcome to our forum! Haven't analysed Harp Lager before - more homework 8) Is it in a can, bottle or on draught? I'm assuming it, being originally from Ireland, would most likely be in a 440ml can?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzy Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks for the prompt reply. It is in the 440 can but I first tried it at an Irish bar in Brisbane and I think it was on tap. Its not as sort of strong as something like Killarney. To buy it as a four pack is quite expensive so a good home brew version would be handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Does it look something like this, but not on its side? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzy Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 It had green packaging when I last bought some, companies are changing their look all the time so I'd say that is most likely the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Great! We tested this brew recently and there was a can left over for me to taste. 8) The words on the side of the can mention a "crisp finish". I have to say that I didn't get "crisp". The bitterness figure backs this up - only 15BU - very soft! Alcohol is 4% and final gravity is around 1.008. Have you tried our European Lager yet? If you make it with Brew Enhancer 1 to 25 litres, use some European Lager yeast like W-34/70 (home brew stores sell this) as well as the yeast sachet with the kit. Ferment at 15C, you may get something close. It is very important to ferment down at 15C in order to achieve similar clean aromas and flavours that Harp offers :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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