>
> I havent donr it , but I've HEARD that the ale yeast for such a
> beverage in very , very active. Be prepared to clean up some spillage
> if you didn't leave enough headspace for the froth...
>
> --- In E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.com, "recchiap"
> >
> > So what products/types of extract have been tried by everyone? I have
> > found both hopped and unhopped malt extract. I'm going to try some
> > Cooper's hopped extract. Does anyone have any tips?
> >
> > Also, should I spend the money buying the corn sugar that is
> > recommended? It seems like a sound purchase, and if it makes the
> > process work better, then I'm all for it.
> >
> > Any experiences or stories you would like to share would be greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
>
Ok, I have finished this experience, and it was a GREAT one.
I used Cooper's Hopped Malt Extract - Lager. It's a good mix, I
enjoyed it.
1. I dipped the syrup in hot water to loosen it up. While it was doing
this I sanitized everything I was going to be using (except the 4
sealed gallon jugs of water.
2. I mixed the syrup with 2 liters of hot water, and stirred it up. I
then poured half of the mix into an empty (clean) one gallon jug.
3. I added half the sugar to each half of the mixed syrup. I stirred
it up until it was fully mixed up.
4. I divided 23 liters into all the containers I was using, and using
that fraction, I added the same fraction of the gallon of wort to the
mixture, then filled it up with water. I then shook it all up.
5. I mixed the yeast I had with the pack with 23 oz. of water, then
put one oz of the mix for each liter of liquid.
6. For those containers which I did not use e-z-caps for, I put a
balloon on top with a few pinholes poked in them. This acts as a
ghetto air lock.
7. Let it ferment for 1 - 1 1/2 weeks, then bottle the e-z-capped
beverages. For the others, it still needs to be carbonated, so I added
sugar to some 2 liters, then siphoned the non-carbonated beer into
there, shook it up, and capped it for about another week.
8. I really enjoyed this mix, it was very hoppy, which is something I
like. Would go GREAT with a pizza.
If you have any questions, let me know.
BTW, I did all of this work without a stove. I did this in a dorm
room, and did not make a very big mess. Also, it is GREAT beer. Enjoy it!
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