Dave R

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Lol, no, not the King, I just use it cause it's readily available 1/4 mile from my house and it's only about $4.95 a can...it only takes about an hour to make a batch and if it doesn't turn out for some reason, it's not a great loss as far as time and expense.

I started using it when I first started brewing to get my procedure and sanitizing down pat before going on to bigger and better things. But the results have been pretty good and all by buddies like it as well as I do so I've just stuck with it.

My basic recipe is nothing more than 1 can extract, 6 or 7 cups of sugar (I try for 1.048-1.050 OG), top off to 5 gals and let ferment for at least 3 weeks. Then I add flavorings in the bottling bucket at bottling time.
I even added some Quaker Oatmeal to the boil one time and it turned out nice. Added a slight nutty flavor and had a good head and smooth mouthfeel.

The easiest is pure fruit extracts, such as raspberry, vanilla, strawberry, almond,etc. It should be the pure extract and not imitation extract. But only use an once in the bottling bucket or add to your taste.

I've even used different tea by brewing the tea and adding my primer sugar to that and then putting it in the bottling bucket.

All have been very decent beer, not award winning by any means, but better than any BMC that you can find.

I'm at the stage now that I'm getting bored with it, since my sanitizing procedures are like second instinct, and want to go all-grain for the challenge and the ability to control my ingredients better.
I'll still keep a batch of Premier handy at all times though.

Just experiment with it and have fun. It's really hard to ruin a batch.

rosey

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Makes a refreshing lager yields 5 gallons
Ingredients
2 cans 2.2lb/1kg Premier Hopped Light Malt Extract
1 lb Corn Sugar
1 1/2 oz Finishing Hops (e.g. Hallertauer, Tettenanger, Saaz)
1 pkg Lager Yeast

1. Mix the contents of the Premier cans, the corn sugar and 1 gallon of boiling water in the primary fermenter
2. Make the volume of the wort up to 4 gallons with cold water and add the finishing hops. Stir well.

3. Check the temperature before adding the yeast.

4. Ferment and bottle as usual.

Hope you all enjoy.

fezzman

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Which grocery stores sell this stuff? I've not seen it at Publix, Winn Dixie, or Wally World. What aisle is it typically found on? Thanks

Patton191

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Yeah, I have the same question as the post above. Where in the stores is it found? and also what does the can look like?

fezzman

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In my excitement, I made this post before even reading the whole thread. I guess those three stores wouldn't carry it in the first place. Unfortunately, there are no mom & pop stores in my area. Has anybody found this stuff near the Space Coast, FL?

I called Premier and the lady on the phone was kind and as helpful as she could be. She didn't know of any place in my direct area that sold it. She did suggest Piggly Wiggly and Food Lion so I suppose I will just see which city has the closest store and call up. Then I need to convince SWMBO that we need a roadtrip. lol

rosey

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The can is yellow and red with a white lid. You can generally find it in the aisle were they sell the karo syrup or baking supplies. They do not keep it near the alcohol. Or it could be in a specialty foods aisle.

jkpq45

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Anybody in the Kansas City area ever found this stuff?

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Patton191

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I am also wondering if anyone in Memphis has found this. It sounds like it would make a great lawnmower beer.

captianoats

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I always see this sitting at the hardware store. I've been tempted, but never actually picked up. I was afraid I wouldn't be happy w/ the results of the pre-hopped stuff. However, since I'm low on stuff ready to drink now, and since the hardware store is within walking distance.... I'm on my way.

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Carrion

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I went to my LHBS and picked up a can and corn sugar. I'll see how it comes out. I'm not expected much so I won't be disappointed.

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