Recent content by PeiHomeBrewer

165th day of 2008 isn't the expiration date, it's the date it was packaged. It's good till 165th day of 2010.

Sorry to resurrect an old threat, but here is some info that might to helpful to others with yeast questions regarding Coopers yeast: Original Series:- Ac (26807) International Series:- Australian Pale Ale - Ac+L (26807 Int) Mexican Cerveza - Ac+L (26807 Int) European Lager - L (26807 P)...

I quite agree. Living in Canada, and especially on PEI, I have no access what so ever to decent ingredients, or even decent dry yeast for that matter; but it is no excuse for following the instructions with the kit and making crappy beer. I use DME exclusively; when I can, I order a decent dry...

I don't see how the colour of the extract would effect the sweetness of the end product. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like the brew shop owner has no clue, along with 99% of the rest of them, here in Canada anyways. I would have gone ahead and used the amber, since you are...

Probably around 1044 since it advertises it makes beer at 5% ABV.

I've tried them all. They are not bad at all, they taste better than canned kits. The Pilsner is probably my favourite. I am a little concerned about them being in clear bottles though. When I buy mine, I always pick from the back of the shelf, so I get one that isn't exposed to the light. Never...