Info please on Lager Yeast and Spray Malt

[doeflax]

Hello again all :thumb:
Can someone please explain the use (and benefits if any) of Lager Yeast and Spray Malt to me.
I currently use the Lager Concentrate (Coopers etc) and follow the instructions within, but have heard that by using lager yeast and spray malt I can enhance the finished product.
I basically brew in a sealed plastic keg with screw top and airlock tube.
Mix the concentrate with appropriate amount of H2o, stir well, add the accompanying sachet and then follow the stir & storage instructions.
At time of bottling I add the necessary glucose marbles and allow another period of storage.
Ok, any tips on what, where, and how I should introduce the Yeast and Malt ?
I am keen to try many different brewing processes, so don't be afraid to send any tips from your experiences, I find enjoyment in hearing other brewers tips and stories :clap:

 

[Halite]

Lager yeast would certainly benefit your brew, the problem is that you would need to be able to control the temperature of your fermentation, while ale yeast (the sachet that you use) can ferment anywhere between 15-24c, lager yeast needs to ferment at a much lower temp (10-14c).

The spraymalt would be used as a replacement for any sugar that the beer kit asks you to add, you don't mention adding sugar to your beer, but ordinarily with these kits they ask you to add a kilo of sugar, the spraymalt would replace that. If you use sugar definitely replace it with spraymalt.

I am keen to try many different brewing processes

If you've made a few kits and want to take the next step then you should look at extract brewing.

 

[doeflax]

mmm, thanx Halite, sounds as if the lager yeast will need to be a "winter brew" for me then.
But I will certainly substitute the sugar with the spraymalt for my next brew.
If you've got the time, I'd be happy to learn more of the "extract brewing" or maybe point me in the direction of more info,
Thanx again.

 

[Halite]

Doeflax,

for more info on extract brewing see this section of Palmers How To Brew:

http://www.howtobrew.com/section2/index.html

If you make the jump to extract brewing you will see a remarkable increase in the quality of your brews. I did 6 or 7 extracts before jumping to All Grain and all of the extract brews were great. To start you should plan to make a simple american pale ale.