20 pint Kits!!

[Old Jake]

Do such things exist?

Or if I bought one of the more expensive kits, could I just use one of the cans and make it up to 20 pints? Would it still work?

cheers

OJ

[PieOPah]

I bought a kit of Firkin Dogbolter that was for 20 pints. The kits do exisit and are probably some of the stronger beers....

I quite enjoyed the dogbolter when I made it - expensive for the amount though. Think it was about £12 (was a few years ago mind...)

[Andy]

http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/item1419.htm



Probably not what you're after though ? Sounds very strong...

[Old Jake]

Cheers guys!

Presumably though, I don't add any additional sugar (or spray malt) as there's enough in the mix already!

OJ

[PieOPah]

It all depends on what method you use. If you buy a kit that has 2 cans then it is unlikely you will need to add sugar as the second can is basically replacing the need to add sugar (IIRC). If you are buying a kit designed to make 24 pints then you will probably need to add extra sugar. All the requirements will be included so you can make a judgement call.

[shropshirelad]

I think Brewferm do smaller quantity kits and I think Wooforde's Headcracker? is too. they are all quite strong beers. I was thinking of doing one of these to bottle and "lay down".

[Old Jake]

Yes, I was referring to a two can kit that makes 40 pints. I think you answered my question in that I would only use one can and no additional sugar.

cheers

OJ[/quote]

[bitter_dave]

Brupaks make these 10 litre kits for use in their 'brubox', but there's no reason why you could not make them in a standard fermenting bin:

http://www.hopandgrape.co.uk/admin/cata ... e=0&page=1

Sorry for the long link