Newbie from Lancashire

[Paolomuzzo]

Hi everyone,

I’m Paul and I’m based in Leyland, Lancashire.

I am a noob to Home brewing. I’m drinking a Coopers Mexican Cervesa at the moment – for my first attempt I’m really pleased, it’s clear, got a fizz and a good head – it’s just a bit too light in taste for me. Need something with a bit more body.
I’m brewing a Coopers International Canadian Blonde and a Magnum Apple Cider at the moment – so fingers crossed on those.
I’m really enjoying having a go at this – been wanting to do it for ages.
This site is really helpful and very active, which is great.

If anyone has a recommendation for a good strong lager please let me know.

Looking forward to speaking to and learning from you guys.

Cheers. :

 

[Dieseljockey]

Hi Paul Welcome to the forum :thumb:

More body??....sugar, omit it or replace with malt extract

Can't help with the lager as I only do beer....

 

[BarnsleyBrewer]

Hi Paul,
Welcome to THBF :thumb:
BB

 

[bolty]

Welcome to the forum. :

Also an ale brewer, so can't help with lager. Sure someone will be along in a bit with advice. :thumb:

 

Welcome to the Forum Paul

 

[Cussword]

: Welcome Paul, the coopers canadian blonde should finish at about 6% :drunk:

 

[31bb3]

welcome to the forum

 

[Paolomuzzo]

: Welcome Paul, the coopers canadian blonde should finish at about 6% :drunk:

6% ? That'll do for starters....hehe..


Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.

This is a great forum - full of useful advice and friendly peeps :clap:

Paul.

 

[Tony]

Hi Paul
Nice to meet you!
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[Samarith]

Welcome Paul,

No need to make every pint into 'firewater'. For the cost per pint, why not drink two pints that taste great rather than one that you have to gag down?

 

[aneray]

Hi the Paul and welcome to the forum

If you really want a headbanger buy two Blonde kits and make up to forty pints with the addition of light spraymalt. Use a hydrometer to work out the strength when adding the spraymalt.

Bribie, one of our Australian forum members regulary makes them along with most of his countrymen !!!.

Good luck

Neil

 

[tangledbrain]

howdy paul
by the sound of it your using kits - only things i can suggest are
1) use a r :) eally good lager kit then using a light malt extract raise the specific gravity carefully, it will throw the hop balance out but if you put a half a handful of dry hops like hallertau or saaz it might restore the aroma for you.
2) When the ferment slows down, syphon it into a wine fermenter taking a tiny bit of yeast with it
( gets rid of any yeasty aftertaste)
3) Dont know if you're using finings but when you syphon it try adding gelatine at this point.
best of luck!
graham from lancaster

 

[john_s]

Welcome, Paul.

I work just outside Leyland.

 

[Paolomuzzo]

Hi fellas,

Thanks for all the advice…

Sorry I think I may have given the wrong impression about my drinking habits and tastes .
I was just a bit disappointed with the overall taste of my Coopers Mexican Cervesa – it was too light. I like something with a bit of body.
Maybe I should try a Beer or an Ale? :hmm:

As Samarith says “No need to make every pint into 'firewater'. For the cost per pint, why not drink two pints that taste great rather than one that you have to gag down?”
I Totally agree…
Cheers, Paul.

 

[Paolomuzzo]

Welcome, Paul.

I work just outside Leyland.

Hi John_s,

nice to hear from you.

You must let me know how the Woodfordes Great Eastern turns out :)

Cheers,
Paul.

 

[Paolomuzzo]

howdy paul
by the sound of it your using kits - only things i can suggest are
1) use a r :) eally good lager kit then using a light malt extract raise the specific gravity carefully, it will throw the hop balance out but if you put a half a handful of dry hops like hallertau or saaz it might restore the aroma for you.
2) When the ferment slows down, syphon it into a wine fermenter taking a tiny bit of yeast with it
( gets rid of any yeasty aftertaste)
3) Dont know if you're using finings but when you syphon it try adding gelatine at this point.
best of luck!
graham from lancaster

Hi Graham,

Wow thanks for taking the time to offer the advice - but I'm afraid I'm a bit too wet behind the ears to attempt anything that deviates from the instructions :wha:
Maybe when I gain some confidence I may partake in some experimentation :pray:
Thanks again..
Cheers,
Paul.

 

[Paolomuzzo]

Hi the Paul and welcome to the forum

If you really want a headbanger buy two Blonde kits and make up to forty pints with the addition of light spraymalt. Use a hydrometer to work out the strength when adding the spraymalt.

Bribie, one of our Australian forum members regulary makes them along with most of his countrymen !!!.

Good luck

Neil

Hi Neil,

Thankyou for that... That is useful to know - doubling the kit but making the same quantity. :)

Does this work the other way round? i.e using one kit and not mixing in as much water?

cheers,
Paul.