Brewferm Abdij and dry malt extract.

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Brewferm Abdij and dry malt extract.

Post by Cobby » Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:54 pm

Hi guys sorry for beginner question it’s my second kit. I just got the Brewferm Abdij kit along with 500 g. of Muntons dry Dark malt extract. My question is, can I add 500 g. malt extract together with the same amount of sugar? Or do 50/50 or not at all. Thank you for your time.

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Re: Brewferm Abdij and dry malt extract.

Post by Pinto » Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:25 pm

Very nice choice :) needs a VERY long condition before drinking tho - expect 4-6 months before its reached maturity.

BrewFerm kits work very well with golden syrup - its a very good substitute for belgian candi sugar. As they go, belgians are designed to be brewed using 100% sugar as a general rule, so although its not wrong to use malts (i have with good results with light DME using their tripel kit) then I'd consider using 100% golden syrup and keep the dark malt back for a stout kit (coopers or muntons harvest) .
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Re: Brewferm Abdij and dry malt extract.

Post by Cobby » Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:50 pm

Thanx a lot for the quick answer.Will try the syrup.

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Re: Brewferm Abdij and dry malt extract.

Post by HantsBrewer » Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:53 pm

I've always brewed this kit with candi sugar, but recently brewed it with dark LME.

I'm hoping that it will still be a killer beer [-o<

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Re: Brewferm Abdij and dry malt extract.

Post by Cobby » Sat Jun 09, 2012 1:21 am

Hi guys just want to tell you BIG thank you again,very friendly forum!
Just strarted Brewferm Abdij trying open fermentation for 48 hours then will add the syrup,close the fermenter and air locked.
Will see the final gravity in ten days.My third kit-scarry.But I think all will be cool.
Really want to brew St Peters Ruby Red Ale,but can not find here in Japan.Very sad.Thinking to order from ebay.
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Re: Brewferm Abdij and dry malt extract.

Post by Barloch » Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:17 am

You could try direct from the St Peters site but might be a bit on the expensive side :shock:

http://www.stpetersbrewery.co.uk/store/ ... Position=1

Ruby Red Ale Beer Kit

To place an order for shipping beer kits overseas

please call the office on: 01986 782322.

A delivery charge will be calculated at the checkout.

For further information please see 'shipping rates'.

Rest of the World 0.1 kg £2.75
0.25 kg £4.40
0.5 kg £7.25
0.75 kg £10.00
1 kg £12.50
3 kg £35.00 :shock:
All Higher Orders £14.00
http://www.stpetersbrewery.co.uk/store/ ... nyk4288856&

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Re: Brewferm Abdij and dry malt extract.

Post by Cobby » Tue Jun 12, 2012 2:36 pm

Thank you for the info!!!

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Re: Brewferm Abdij and dry malt extract.

Post by lovelldr » Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:31 pm

Pinto wrote:I'd consider using 100% golden syrup
Anyone remember the percentage of sugar in golden syrup? e.g. if the recipe asks for 750g sugar, and you use golden syrup instead, then you need something like about 850g golden syrup to get 750g worth of sugar...

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Re: Brewferm Abdij and dry malt extract.

Post by Pinto » Wed Jun 13, 2012 7:45 pm

120-125% of dry weight IIRC (well, thats what I use for all my brews) - 1kg of sugar > 1200-1250g of GS. Treat it like using liquid or spray malt
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Re: Brewferm Abdij and dry malt extract.

Post by BigAde » Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:59 pm

I did this kit with golden sugar and it has been in the pressure barrel for over a month now. I tried it this weekend and it tasted off but a post above suggests that it needs 4-6 months, could it still be green?

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