JohnR13 Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 Hi All, I want to do a nice heavy stout (I've just bottled a ESVA as per recipe on here) and can't decide between the Toucan and the Russian Imperial in the recipe section. What ABV could I expect from the Toucan (Stout/Dark Ale/1kg Dextrose)? Is either brew easier to bugga up than the other? I have a 60lt tub so should be able to cope with the foam and will bottle it in the coopers heavy glass bottles. Thoughts appreciated. BTW I love the best extra stout from Coopers, but shouldn't drink it all the way through a game of footy! Cheers John[unsure]
SteveL Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 Have done the dark ale/stout toucan a few times, usually comes out about 6.5% ABV...incredibly simple to make and incredibly delicious! cheers
SteveL Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 Always done mine in the 18-20 degree range. Have used Nottingham yeast recently with great results, also no problems at all with Coopers yeast.
weggl Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 Reading someware that the Russian needs 3 years in the bottle[pinched] [pinched] [pinched] Warren
GrahamB2 Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 You could try the Southwark Stout clone as suggested by PB2: 1.7kg OS Dark Ale beer kit 1.5kg TC Dark Malt 300g Roasted Barley 1kg Dextrose I haven't had a go myself, but I'm keen to try in the not to distant future (7.4%). Whatever you make, please post your results!
Muddy Waters Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 I'd go for the toucan John - Unless you want a very strong beer like the Russian. The toucan Best Extra recipe is on the strong and makes a great beer. I've made both and if my memory serves me correctly the toucan came out around 7% and the RIS was approaching 10%. Both benefit from years in the bottle rather than months (Sorry Weggl).
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