Wilkos Hoppy Hoppy Hoppy Hoppy Copper!

[widdersbel]

I made up the Hoppy Copper I got from the Wilko's sale yesterday evening, to about 20L with 1kg light DME and 250g cane sugar, OG 1042 @ 20°C.

Didn't add any hops but as others have said this is a bit bland, I'm thinking of dry hopping with a hefty dose of Amarillo, maybe as much as 40g. Does that sound like a good idea?

[WalesAles]

I'm thinking of dry hopping with a hefty dose of Amarillo, maybe as much as 40g. Does that sound like a good idea?

Widders,
You are in the ELC! If I say `Put in 50Gr of Hops`, you will do it!
And you will have 50Gr left for your next Brew!
WA

[tazzymutt]

Now I've melted my beer lolly I have bottled it. It is a Hoppy Copper made with 1 Kg of BKE and 68g of Fuggles (10 minute boil). It smells great and the "accidental" taster while bottling was very encouraging.

Happy brewing,


Ian.

[widdersbel]

Widders,
You are in the ELC! If I say `Put in 50Gr of Hops`, you will do it!

I'm worried. 50g would be a *lot* of Amarillo...

What the heck. How bad can it possibly turn out?

[widdersbel]

Ha! Just read another forum where someone dry-hopped with 4oz (112g) Amarillo and it turned out horrible! I'll try not to repeat that mistake. The advice seems to be to combine it with another hop for balance, something more earthy/piney. Maybe I'll try that.

I think I'll see what it tastes like after a week or so in primary before making a final decision.

[tony4938]

OK i've got some Hoppy Copper on the shelf ready to start but as this will only be my second brew, i want to experiment 'a little'. I've got some Light and Medium ME and some beer kit enhancer, and i'd also like to try adding my own hops but haven't a clue how or which to use. Can any of you experienced guys give me a shove in the right direction please.

[WalesAles]

as this will only be my second brew, i want to experiment 'a little'

tony,
Experiment `a little`!
Don`t ask me then! I like to experiment `A LOT`!
What Hops have you got? We will help you all the way through your Brew!
Don`t be afraid to ask questions, we were all novices once! I still consider myself a novice!
The people on JBK are great and will help you right through your Brew!

WA

[tony4938]

I haven't got any, ive had look but haven't a clue which one would go with this, so it was recommendations i was after.

[Exiled Bradfordian]

I imagine East Kent Goldings would go very well with this kit.

[Dave-Leeds]

I was going to dry hop mine with a load of ekg to use them up

should get it going next week all been well.might try a bit of treacle for 1st time see how that turns out

[tony4938]

Cheers EB i wouldn't know any different so will grab some EKG, so next question, how much? How do i add them? When do i add them?

Dave, that sounds interesting, same questions really, how much treacle? when to add?

Cheers for the help guys.

[Dave-Leeds]

Not sure on the amount mate never used it b4 but ill just put a full jar in when mixing the can up with water and dme

i would use about 30 to 40 grams of ekg thats whats roughly left in bag.put them in fv after 7days and leave

For another week or 2

[Monkeybrew]

Not sure on the amount mate never used it b4 but ill just put a full jar in when mixing the can up with water and dme

i would use about 30 to 40 grams of ekg thats whats roughly left in bag.put them in fv after 7days and leave

For another week or 2

If you have never used treacle before, then I would tread carefully. It leaves a very strong flavour in a brew!

If you go for a whole jar, I doubt that you would taste the EKG as they are quite a subtle hop IMO.

Cheers

MB

[Dave-Leeds]

Cheers MB

Probaly best not to use a full jar then. Think i put a bit in and see how it turns out

[WalesAles]

Cheers MB

Probaly best not to use a full jar then. Think i put a bit in and see how it turns out

DL,
How did this turn out?

WA