Hoptimum beer kits

[jeremy Hall]

Just wondering if anyone has brewed any of these before and what the results were like, and how it compares to something like coopers which is my go to.

 

[jeremy Hall]

I take it this must be new to market then if no one has used it?

 

[dad_of_jon]

never seen that kit before , id be adding 1kg of extra light DME & GS or 1.5kg DME

 

[Chester Dave]

Made up to 36 pints as per instructions with 500g medium malt,480g dex. Bottled half of it, then dry hopped the remainder with 33g of cascade for a few days - world of difference!

 

[karakitten]

Any feed back from anyone who has tried these kits ? Are they made by Youngs as seem similar to Youngs Harvest packaging ! Seem to be on sale @£10 at Spitting Feathers Homebrew ...

 

[soupdragon]

Not sure about the Hoptimum but I'm 99% certain that their Hoptimum 2 range are rebadged Muntons Connoisseurs range. Their description of each beer is word for word the same as the Muntons

Cheers. Tom

 

[Slid]

I had not seen these kits before, but used to frequent the shop that Spitting Feathers had in Bolton. The proprietor, a guy called Seb, probably gets his kits from Muntons and I can't imagine there is another UK manufacturer.
He also seems to be about the same price as on-line suppliers, so maybe I should drive down and get my next order free from delivery charges.

 

[soupdragon]

I had not seen these kits before, but used to frequent the shop that Spitting Feathers had in Bolton. The proprietor, a guy called Seb, probably gets his kits from Muntons and I can't imagine there is another UK manufacturer.
He also seems to be about the same price as on-line suppliers, so maybe I should drive down and get my next order free from delivery charges.

I've had a few wine kits from him. He's a good guy. He delivered them personally as he was in the area

Cheers Tom

 

[karakitten]

Thanks for that . May try the Hoptimum 2 Porter kit as hubby likes Dark Ales plus an IPA ! Spraymalt on the site looks very cheap @ £3.50 .Also may try a Superior 7 Shiraz kit . Will probably get via Mail Order .Anyones reviews on Spitting Feathers would be welcome as sometimes use Brew2Bottle .

 

[soupdragon]

I'm currently about half way through the Superior 7 Shiraz. It's ok but I found the South Africa Red and Malbec a bit sharp, a bit acidic for my taste. That said I drank every last drop and enjoyed them once I adjusted to them.
One of the other members on here has done the Hoptimum 2 (licking lips) Traditional Bitter and loved it.

Cheers Tom