Spraymalt, enhancer or brewing sugar? 1 can kits

[TimBass]

Hi guys,

What are your recommendations for 1 can kits?

Can I use 1kg of dry Spraymalt on it's own instead of 1kg brewing sugar? To get a maximum flavor.

Or it's better to mix the spraymalt with sugar? If so, then what are the proportions?

Enhancer? Is it good idea to use it?


What is the best option in your opinion?
Share your experiences...

I'm not seeking to get strong beer, I'm want to get good body and flavor and % as stated on kit box.

Kind Regards
Tim

 

[MmmBeer]

Using spraymalt will increase the maltiness and body of the beer. Because it contains some parts that are not fermentable sugars, it will slightly reduce the alcohol content, compared to using 100% sugar (brewing or granulated).

There is no definitive answer, it will come down to personal choice, but anywhere between 50%:50% spraymalt:sugar and 100% spraymalt should give a decent result.

 

[Clint]

When I did kits I always used malt extract either dry or liquid.
Two can kits are the way to go if your budget allows.

 

[TimBass]

When I did kits I always used malt extract either dry or liquid.
Two can kits are the way to go if your budget allows.

Any idea of good 2 cans kit Mexican style beer, like Cerveza?

I found only one
Bulldog Brews Cortez Gold

 

[Farley]

Any idea of good 2 cans kit Mexican style beer, like Cerveza?

I found only one
Bulldog Brews Cortez Gold

Wilko do a good cerveza & on offer at the moment at £9 but it's a 1 can kit! Think I done it with 1kg brew enhancer last time, will pimp it with hops next time

 

[parpot]

At £9.00 why not just double up?

 

[Rodcx500z]

Wilko do a good cerveza & on offer at the moment at £9 but it's a 1 can kit! Think I done it with 1kg brew enhancer last time, will pimp it with hops next time

Hi I am drinking one now, well not right now, I put 30g of citra in as a dry hop bloody lovly

 

[terrym]

At £9.00 why not just double up?

If you double up kit cans you not only double up the malt but also the IBUs in the can, so the beer will turn out roughly twice as bitter as intended. That may suit some beer styles/people but not others.

 

[the_quick]

Enhancer is just mix of spay malt and sugar, I think 50/50. Used that before and worked quite well.
Otherwise you can buy 1 can kit and buy canned malt extract (LME) from brewing shop or Hollands and Barret. Mangrove Jacks does LME in a pouch - 1.2kg