Cameron's Strongarm

[Wekslap]

Anyone know nearest kits to Cameron's strongarm? Or double maxim for that matter.

Thanks

John

[Exiled Bradfordian]

Sorry, Weks, the nearest I've had to trying anything of Cameron's was spying a decidedly dodgy looking Cameron's pub in Gateshead town centre...and walking swiftly past it!

Are those beers similar to any other commercial beers? Might help us to identify what you're looking for.

Cheers

[Wekslap]

http://www.cameronsbrewery.com/portfoli ... ngarm-4-0/

[Wekslap]

http://www.maximbrewery.co.uk/brands/double-maxim.aspx

[Wekslap]

Cameron's Strongarm is one of the original British ruby red beers with almost a guinessy head. It was originally brewed for the heavy steel industry workers and their thirsts. Its almost a Teesside version of newcy brown on draught. Malty and, at least in the northeast unique.

[Wekslap]

Double maxim, now also available in draught, is Sunderland's version of newcy brown. Originally brewed by Vaux, it is fuller bodied and maltier than Newcy, with almost bananary, raisiny hints. Darker and maltier than newcy.

[davew]

From norm's real ale almanac

viewtopic.php?p=2446#p2446

I know it's ag but you might like to move to the dark side

[Wekslap]

I would love to attempt the black arts you mention but I have no idea where to start for a begginer. Dont you need loads of specialist equipment?

[Horden Hillbilly]

I would love to attempt the black arts you mention but I have no idea where to start for a begginer. Dont you need loads of specialist equipment?

Not really, there's nothing specialist or too complicated about ag brewing.

Have a browse through this, a blatant plug I know!

http://uk-homebrew.tripod.com/

[WalesAles]

C`mon Weks,
The Gauntlet has been thrown!
Research which Kit Brew is nearest to this brew, you`ve got the hops from the recipe. Game On!
Don`t let us down!

WA

[micmacmoc]

Tee tee teesiders! Don't get Cameron's down here in Cornwall! Thanks for the reminder, its a much missed beer for me (ex Thornaby and a boro fan)! Yeah I know its a monkey hanger beer....still Teesside though! I will stick this on the top of my list.

[Wekslap]

Strongarm 4.0%


The brewery’s flagship beer. Well rounded, ruby red ale with a distinctive, tight creamy head. A good balance of malt, hops and bitterness.

See | Ruby Red

Smell | Rich, Toffee, Malty

Taste | Sweet, Bitter

Hops | Fuggles, Target, Goldings

Malt | Pale Ale, Crystal

[Wekslap]

The only red ale kit I could find is St peters but other than the colour i don't think theyrr very similar.

[Wekslap]

Graham wheeler says challenger and Golding's. Some say Cameron's use black malt or possibly caramel for the redness.

[Wekslap]

Any tips on a suitable kit Mr Wales?