Well lads,
I recently got a Brupak's Kirkburton Ale: have ye any thoughts on it? Anything I need to be aware of? Any hints or tips?
Thanks,
A.
Kirkburton Ale
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Brotherton Lad
Re: Kirkburton Ale
I'm a big fan of the Brupaks kits and I used them often until I had a quick dip into extract and then AG. Pricey, but excellent quality.
They're easy to make up, I always boiled the lot and went for the extra hops.
Of course, the kit makes a rather heady potion, but just the 3 gallons, so after a while I stretched it to 4 gallons and still enjoyed it.
They're easy to make up, I always boiled the lot and went for the extra hops.
Of course, the kit makes a rather heady potion, but just the 3 gallons, so after a while I stretched it to 4 gallons and still enjoyed it.
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At. Ailbhe's Brewery
Re: Kirkburton Ale
I'll be going the 5 gallons, I don't want something strong enough to fell an elephant!
4 - 4.5% is spot on for me.
What would you compare it to BL?
4 - 4.5% is spot on for me.
What would you compare it to BL?
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Brotherton Lad
Re: Kirkburton Ale
Crikey, haven't brewed it for over a year, so from memory.
At 3 gallons, it's a seriously chewy after-dinner drink, on its way towards a barley wine, but not so sweet or as strong, maybe go nicely with a mince pie and a glass of port. At 4 gallons, it's slightly reminiscent of Old Peculier, not as dark, malty, lots of body. Memory is fuzzy, though, I also used to brew their dark ale regularly.
Haven't a clue if you dilute to 5 gallons.
At 3 gallons, it's a seriously chewy after-dinner drink, on its way towards a barley wine, but not so sweet or as strong, maybe go nicely with a mince pie and a glass of port. At 4 gallons, it's slightly reminiscent of Old Peculier, not as dark, malty, lots of body. Memory is fuzzy, though, I also used to brew their dark ale regularly.
Haven't a clue if you dilute to 5 gallons.