Festa Brew - Page 2

scratchypants · 12-16-2009, 01:40 PM

My first brew was a Baron's Premium amber ale. It was a good "gateway" beer, but I have a new friend who has been at it for a few years and since tasting his brew, I have seen the light.

**lurker18** · 12-16-2009, 02:15 PM

Can't help you on the Festa Brew tastes, but I have done 5 Brew House kits, almost the same, they come with concentrated wort and you add up to 2 gal. water. So far I have been very pleased with these, but I have touched up all but the first one. Try dry hopping, steeping grains, adding something. Also, control fermantation temps as best as possible, I found keeping the temps in the mid 60's F seemed to give the cleanest tastes that really let the beer and additives stand out. I have done this and all have turned out very well and were all ready within 3 weeks from bottling.

d_m_s_00 · 12-16-2009, 03:01 PM

I had 2 festa kits, pale ale and west coast IPA. had the same problem that you had with the pale ale. I rased the temp of the fridge, purged the keg and lowered the PSI, it was much better. The WC-IPA is the absolute best kit i ever had! Better than most of my all-grain brews.

YulebeHoppin · 12-16-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by d_m_s_00

I had 2 festa kits, pale ale and west coast IPA. had the same problem that you had with the pale ale. I rased the temp of the fridge, purged the keg and lowered the PSI, it was much better. The WC-IPA is the absolute best kit i ever had! Better than most of my all-grain brews.

I'd believe it about the IPA. The Festa Brew kits are made by Magnotta, and their True North IPA is a great brew. I might have to keep an eye out for the festa brew IPA now.

d_m_s_00 · 12-16-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by YulebeHoppin

I'd believe it about the IPA. The Festa Brew kits are made by Magnotta, and their True North IPA is a great brew. I might have to keep an eye out for the festa brew IPA now.

You may have to make a reservation with your LHBS for the "BREWMASTER'S RESERVE " products like the WC-IPA. I had to get on a waiting list for it. Totally worth it IMO.

Scimmia · 12-16-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ntense

It does taste great, but lack in flavor. It reminds me the Bud light.

No flavor at all.

All three of them are lighter beer styles, what were you expecting?

Ntense · 12-17-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Scimmia

All three of them are lighter beer styles, what were you expecting?

oh well, when I bought the Pilsner, I was hoping to get something close to the Pilsner Urquell....

I might try the IPA next time...

NeonBrew · 12-17-2009, 02:41 AM

I did a Festa cream ale in August. I found that it was well into October before I could enjoy it. A good 8 weeks in the bottle and it tastes pretty good. Everyone I've given one two LOVES the taste. I'm not crazy about it just cuz I'm not into cream ale. I will try to do another though. I'd like to try the oatmeal stout.