Good Stout Kit

[medlington]

Hi,

I've developed a real taste for Guiness over Christmas and so are wanting to get a similar brew on, can anyone recommend a decent stout kit thats similar to Guiness?

Thanks

 

[Kyral210]

Depends what your looking for I guess. I would try one of these:
http://www.thethriftyshopper.co.uk/...out-No-Boil-Dried-Kit-23-Litres-40-Pints.aspx

http://www.thethriftyshopper.co.uk/...-World-irish-extra-stout-BruBox-beer-kit.aspx

Both are pretty similar kits, but the more expensive one makes more beer. Why do I recommend these? They provide the malt extract, some speciality grains, some hops. Ok, you need to buy some extra malt extract for the big one (I would use this http://www.thethriftyshopper.co.uk/brew ... 1.8kg.aspx) and priming sugar for both, but that's ok.

By using these grains and hops you get a more enjoyable beer making experience, and a better beer. Trust me on this. Once you have started down the path of using real ingredients you will never go back to 'that all in one tin kit' again.

 

[jans1971]

coppers stout kit with 500g of dark spray malt and 300g of brewing sugar , iv done 2 of these and its a really great stout . http://www.colchesterhomebrew.co.uk/col ... g-kit.html
and im brewing the coppers brew master stout at the mo . http://www.colchesterhomebrew.co.uk/col ... w-kit.html

 

[philip5660]

Depends what your looking for I guess. I would try one of these:
http://www.thethriftyshopper.co.uk/...out-No-Boil-Dried-Kit-23-Litres-40-Pints.aspx

http://www.thethriftyshopper.co.uk/...-World-irish-extra-stout-BruBox-beer-kit.aspx

Both are pretty similar kits, but the more expensive one makes more beer. Why do I recommend these? They provide the malt extract, some speciality grains, some hops. Ok, you need to buy some extra malt extract for the big one (I would use this http://www.thethriftyshopper.co.uk/brew ... 1.8kg.aspx) and priming sugar for both, but that's ok.

By using these grains and hops you get a more enjoyable beer making experience, and a better beer. Trust me on this. Once you have started down the path of using real ingredients you will never go back to 'that all in one tin kit' again.

Lets say I'm interested in doing one of these, how much extra work/time/equipment is required compared to the old single tin kit. Given that the fanciest thing I have tried is a two tin muntons!

 

[Kyral210]

Everyone starts with one tin kits. Moving up to something more advanced can be a little bit scary, but don't worry! Extract brewing is not difficult at all.

I would recommend the Beers of the World Irish Stout as you don't need anything more than your standard brewing gear and what you have in your kitchen. It is a small batch, but relatively cheap. Their Düsseldorf alt was totally world class, so I am imagining their stout will be too (the two beers are pretty similar)

When you have done that (or even before) read this website.
http://www.howtobrew.com/section2/index.html
I know it doesn't get a lot of love on this forum but I cant fault it. When you are ready, get a little cash from your pocket and buy a 11 Litre stock pot (unless you have on already) and enter a new world of brewing.

 

[gsidford]

Everyone starts with one tin kits

In that case I'd better rewind time, throw away the two can kit I started with and get a one can kit on the go. Don't want to rock the boat

 

[Kyral210]

Ok, most people start with 1 can kits.