***** Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I have the TCS lager and a can of TC light malt extract. My favorite lager is Boags (have never tasted a Cooper's) but I do like most premium lagers. I am looking for advice as to whether I should use the kit as is or whether I should add some hops. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I don't think you will get a Boags Premium clone using these cans. Nevertheless, Paul may give you some good ideas for something similar...... If you are going to use both these cans then it wouldn't really hurt to throw in 250-300g Dex and if you want more hops then you could always dry hop it with some Saaz or something noble. POR would be another option but I think POR is best bittering not dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 I don't think you will get a Boags Premium clone using these cans. Thanks Bill Not really after a clone, going by how poor XXXX gold tasted after sampling my Pale Ale the only place I will be drinking Boags Premium from now on will be when I am out for dinner. I am keen to use some hops and just wondering whether the Heritage Lager would benefit from any additions. I also have no idea about what hops I would like, but I always enjoy different beer e.g Fat Yak, Moo Brew Pils, Two Meter Tall. When it comes to wine I prefer Dry over Sweet Reds over whites, but that's probably irrelevant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I'd suggest getting some Nelson Sauvin, Cascade then. I reckon you'd like these if you like those beers. Amarillo and Centenial are quite nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Thanks Bill It usually takes me a while to say what I mean. [alien] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 The LBS in Hobart doesn't stock Centennial and the one in moonah is far too expensive. If you need this I suggest getting a mail order and whilst doing so you can check the other hops available. However, I will admitt that Amanda in Hobart is very competitive on her yeast and hop prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 However, I will admitt that Amanda in Hobart is very competitive on her yeast and hop prices. Thanks Bill I will call in there Friday. I will use the Nelson Sauvin in my TCS Lager, and also pick up the Amarillo and Cascade as I have decided on the Fruit Salad Ale rather than the Ashes Ale as the follow up brew. So many recipes no wonder some home brewers are running multiple fermenters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistnbroke Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I'd suggest getting some Nelson Sauvin' date=' Cascade then. I reckon you'd like these if you like those beers. Amarillo and Centenial are quite nice too.[/quote'] I agree, ive used a nelson sauvin/cascade combo in a few batches I have done of the heritage lager, and it turned out to be a very tasty drop. Put it this way, they didnt last long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanR Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I brewed mine with 1kg of extra light DME and 300g of dextrose with a 30g Saaz hop tea. Result = Bloody smooth and lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Completed first Hop Boil and addition. Thought I was going to have green (colour) beer there for while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Completed first Hop Boil and addition. Thought I was going to have green (colour) beer there for while. It's the hulk coming out in you [ninja] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Maybe. Certainly the aroma brought back memories of 30 years ago as a kid hanging around the properties along the Derwent that were still growing hops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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