Can anyone recommend a good stout kit?

[Blueshed]

had a btl of stout I brewed back on January 8th and really enjoyed it, was a bit flat with very little head but great taste.

made my stout tonight, used the Coopers kit http://www.homebrewwest.ie/coopers-original-stout-17-kg-11-p.asp

500g of dark spray malt

250g of dark brown sugar

250g of muttons beer enhancer

250g of treacle.

OG was 1040

23lt brew

this is the recipe I used

[LordEoin]

I've never understand why people like treacle!
But for those that like it, it seems to go down very well.

[Pint-a-water]

Hey everyone , Tomorrow sunday 18th my coopers stout will be  2 weeks in the fermenter. Took a reading today and its 1.016, OG was 1.042

Can anyone tell me how its doing  ?


I also have a "prohibition liqueurs " coconut rum which will be ready for bottling in the next week. Theres a few steps left to do but its all a learning process for me. Loving the new hobby so far 


Thank you !

[LordEoin]

1.016 is probably fine.
My Irish Stout kits generally go to about 1.014, but maybe our hydrometers are a little off
If the krausen has died back and the bubbler is no longer bubbling, you should be good to bottle whenever you want.
Prime less than normal though. 1 carb drop per 500ml, or 5-6 grams per liter.

I'd be interested to hear how the prohibition kit works out for you, never tried them

[Pint-a-water]

Thanks for that Ill go ahead and bottle the stout this evening, I tasted a bit from the trial jar and its not bad at all ! The coconut rum is just at 990 , they advise to wait until its below 990 or ideally 980 before bottling. I should be ready to bottle it next weekend all going well. Tasted some yesterday from the trial jar and its warm on the throat 

Ill keep you posted 

[LordEoin]

They work out at about 20% ABV, right?
I wonder if you could freezejack them a little higher or if it would make the flavor too strong..

[Pint-a-water]

20% if its brewed under 20'c but mine has been 20c-22c , Im working on getting my hands on an under counter fridge 

[LordEoin]

Cheers, let me know if it works out nice. Might grab one at some stage

You're in meath, right?
Here's a fridge in Asbourne for €25
http://www.adverts.ie/heating/fridge-in-good-condition/3577700
Might suit you