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Brewing Discussions => Cider, Perry, Wine & Mead => Topic started by: fishjam45 (Colin) on February 14, 2014, 10:44:58 PM

Title: Muntons Premium Gold Autumn Blush 3.6kg
Post by: fishjam45 (Colin) on February 14, 2014, 10:44:58 PM
Evenin all!

I acquired this kit today from the very kind CH and am "contract brewing" it  :)

I even managed to get it into the FV today too seeing as the missus popped out for an hour with baby number 1 as baby number 2 slept soundly.

Heres the link to the actual kit - https://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/muntons-premium-gold-autumn-blush-36kg-p-682.html (https://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/muntons-premium-gold-autumn-blush-36kg-p-682.html)

Its different from any kit I've done so far because it has 2 cans and a sachet of yeast.  Any other kit I've done has been a only 1 can, a sachet of yeast and either brewing sugar or a tin of Malt Extract.
It was easier (if it could get any easier) to brew than the other kits because all you do is warm the 2 tins, pour them into the FV, add a kettle of boiling water then top up to 17 litres. Oh, take a reading and pitch the yeast next of course.

OG: 1.046    Fri 14th Feb

Pics to follow.
Title: Re: Muntons Premium Gold Autumn Blush 3.6kg
Post by: fishjam45 (Colin) on February 14, 2014, 10:48:48 PM
Here some pics
Title: Re: Muntons Premium Gold Autumn Blush 3.6kg
Post by: fishjam45 (Colin) on February 16, 2014, 07:55:26 PM
She started bubbling away after 3 hours and is still popping away nicely.
Title: Re: Muntons Premium Gold Autumn Blush 3.6kg
Post by: fishjam45 (Colin) on March 13, 2014, 10:06:42 PM
14th Feb  1046 OG
4th March 1006
9th March 1002
Title: Re: Muntons Premium Gold Autumn Blush 3.6kg
Post by: Liam on July 24, 2014, 12:04:26 PM
I've got a question regarding priming this kit. On the box it says to use one teaspoon of sugar per 500ml bottle. I've got some brewing sugar left over from a previous kit and was wondering if it is ok to use a teaspoon of this sugar per 500ml bottle?
Title: Re: Muntons Premium Gold Autumn Blush 3.6kg
Post by: fishjam45 (Colin) on July 24, 2014, 09:06:45 PM
Quote from: Liam on July 24, 2014, 12:04:26 PM
I've got a question regarding priming this kit. On the box it says to use one teaspoon of sugar per 500ml bottle. I've got some brewing sugar left over from a previous kit and was wondering if it is ok to use a teaspoon of this sugar per 500ml bottle?

Hi Liam,  sorry but I didnt prime this kit.  The very good Ciderhead used gas to carb it for me.
I reckon your sugar should be good to use . . . presuming it hasnt be left open too long and allowed any nasties into it?
Title: Re: Muntons Premium Gold Autumn Blush 3.6kg
Post by: Liam on July 24, 2014, 10:24:23 PM
Thanks Fishjam45. The sugar should be fine. It was kept in an airtight bag since been opened a couple of weeks ago. I just wasn't sure if there was a difference between the sugar mentioned on the kit box  for priming and brewing sugar I had left over.
Title: Re: Muntons Premium Gold Autumn Blush 3.6kg
Post by: fishjam45 (Colin) on July 30, 2014, 09:05:44 PM
Tried another bottle this evening.
As you can see it's clearing up nicely and the taste is still improving.