yewtah-brewha
Well-Known Member
Hi, Im new here. I am working on my second batch and have a question. I recently purchased some new equiptment on a local classified ad site for 50.00 it was a Pale ale fermentor, glass carboy, wing capper,hydromoter, cleaner, mics cleanining brushes and a ingredient kit. I think the kit is from 2007. but everything looks brand new.
Ingredient kit is 7lbs of united canadian dark malt extract (liquid), 1.5 oz perle hops and unmarked specialty grains and packet of nottingham yeast.
the grains are as dark as coffe and I wish I knew more about what they are. If anyone can give some input on identifying grains would appreciate it.
The yeast packet say's use by aug 2007. and today is Nov 2012. I have to assume this kit is 5 years old. I have 2 options right now. throw it away or practice with it.
I'd like to hear your comments on what I should do! from what ive read the dark malt is best used for dark beers such as brown ales, porters, and stouts.
please help me out here!
Ingredient kit is 7lbs of united canadian dark malt extract (liquid), 1.5 oz perle hops and unmarked specialty grains and packet of nottingham yeast.
the grains are as dark as coffe and I wish I knew more about what they are. If anyone can give some input on identifying grains would appreciate it.
The yeast packet say's use by aug 2007. and today is Nov 2012. I have to assume this kit is 5 years old. I have 2 options right now. throw it away or practice with it.
I'd like to hear your comments on what I should do! from what ive read the dark malt is best used for dark beers such as brown ales, porters, and stouts.
please help me out here!