Coopers Irish Stout

[stephen1546]

Hi

Ive seen a lot of threads on here regarding recipes for this kit, would like feedback if this recipe that i have tailored would work well. Im looking for a stout that comes out at around 4.5%.

The tin

1 kilo of DME

200g black treacle

300g Demerara sugar

Thanks in advance

Stevie

 

[terrym]

Looks OK, but you never really know until you have tried it.
Otherwise wot I think....
I use dark DME in mine, its more roasty than medium DME (apparently).
And for me, the black treacle is on the limit or even over it, unless you particularly like the taste.
Finally I think you may as well substitute ordinary sugar or golden syrup for the demerera , since I think it will get lost in there.

 

[ACBEV]

I've used 200g of black treacle in a brew before, I found it to much.

I've used soft brown sugar, either light or dark, depends on how much molasses flavour is wanted.

 

[stephen1546]

Looks OK, but you never really know until you have tried it.
Otherwise wot I think....
I use dark DME in mine, its more roasty than medium DME (apparently).
And for me, the black treacle is on the limit or even over it, unless you particularly like the taste.
Finally I think you may as well substitute ordinary sugar or golden syrup for the demerera , since I think it will get lost in there.

Thanks very much for the response, will adjust treacle, dont want too much, just a hint of it. I read folk use like 400g which i thought would be overpowering. Not that im an expert

 

[stephen1546]

I've used 200g of black treacle in a brew before, I found it to much.

I've used soft brown sugar, either light or dark, depends on how much molasses flavour is wanted.

Thanks for the response. Appreciated.

 

[terrym]

If you are unsure about the black treacle, I use 125g Dark Muscavado sugar in mine, which works for me.
The rest of what with this kit I do is here
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/coopers-irish-stout-review.17818/page-3#post-802573
I suppose the chocolate malt is optional.

 

[stephen1546]

Think i might go with that recipe, you brew short to up the abv a little or/plus to add body to the pint?

 

[terrym]

Think i might go with that recipe, you brew short to up the abv a little or/plus to add body to the pint?

I did this originally (without the Chocolate Malt) with a Coopers Original stout to up the body but keep it in the FV because the Original was known to be quite a vigorous fermentation under the right conditions. However the Irish comes with a different yeast and the fermentation is a bit more subdued so that is now less relevant. There isn't a great deal to choose between the Original and the Irish imo but I marginally preferred the Irish and have stayed with that. From memory the Irish is a bit drier in taste whereas the Original is slightly fruitier, others will have their own preference.
Also I package stouts to a PB and can be dispensed with a lasting creamy head which you don't get with bottles.
Finally one good thing about these two kits is that in my view you can start to drink shortly after they are carbed up although they do continue to improve for a few weeks on, and that means you can notice how the flavours change.

 

[stephen1546]

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[stephen1546]

If you are unsure about the black treacle, I use 125g Dark Muscavado sugar in mine, which works for me.
The rest of what with this kit I do is here
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/coopers-irish-stout-review.17818/page-3#post-802573
I suppose the chocolate malt is optional.

My Coppers Irish Stout turned out amazing. My best attempt yet. Thanks for your advice.

 

[terrym]

My Coppers Irish Stout turned out amazing. My best attempt yet. Thanks for your advice.

Good to know. Thanks.