Recommend a good stout/porter

[AJ_Rowley]

Hey guys,

With my first batch in the FV bubbling away I have been thinking of my next brew. I want to get a nice stout or porter so as to have for Christmas.

Would anyone know which would be a good kit to go for? I was looking at the Muntons Dockland Porter, has anyone tried this one.

On another note, has anyone tried those new beer kits Festival. http://www.hopandgrape.co.uk/public/det ... ES20292840 I was just wondering if they would be worth the investment?

[Ditch]

AJ; What I'll be doing for a " Xmass Special " is my usual stuff ~ there's a Sticky at the top of this board ~ But, I'll only make it up to three gallons.

Did it before. By mistake! It's incredible!

Best bit is, it's simplicity itself.

[neillf]

As Ditch suggests try the Coopers Stout, just kegged one last Thurs, tasted great straight out of the fv.

For advise on the festival kits, see this:
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=52362

[mattpocket]

Yep, coopers stout all the way. I'm just polishing off a keg of this myself. You should definitely brew it short though.

I was thinking of a spiced stout for xmas but need to get it in this week. Must hurry!

Coopers site has a good selection of stout recipes (adapted kit recipes).

http://www.coopers.com.au/the-brewers-g ... w-to-brew/

Matt

[RdRd]

Do Olds count? If so Norfolk Nog, it ages well in a barrel and improves with keeping. Brupaks Scammonden Dark is a nice porter IMHO