How much sugar for Boots best bitter kit ?

[jstjst]

I used to make bitter using Boots Best Bitter kit regularly, but have not done so for a few years. I picked up a couple of out of date tins recently, but they lack the instructions and I can't remember how much sugar to use - can anyone help ?

It is the 1.7kg tin, and I seem to remember I used to add 2kg sugar - is that about right ?

Also will the packet of dried (2002) yeast be any good, or should I buy some more ?

Thanks

JST

[MightyMouth]

It should be 1kg of sugar I would think based on other 1.7kg kits.

[Jim]

Yep, 1kg of sugar. That kit must be quite an age! I would very much doubt that the yeast is OK.

[jstjst]

Excellent thanks.
I have started the brew successfully with 1kg sugar and some new yeast.

Now I just need to know how much sugar to use for the secondary fermentation, in the 5 gallon barrel - I seem to remember just a couple of tablespoonfuls ?

Jeffrey

[Jim]

About 80 grammes in 5 gallons.

[KevP]

Can't wait to find out how it tastes! Wondering if the can wouls somehow mature with age before brewing

[jstjst]

I'll let you know how it tastes! It's taken 10 days to reach 1.004 and doesn't seem to be moving, so I guess I'll give it another couple of days, then barrel it (with 80g sugar)

Thanks

J

[Ditch]

Pity ye never used DSM instead of SS. Bet it would've tasted better than any Boots kit ye remember drinking.