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This kit is to replace their "bitter" kit from before. I have made (2) batches with it, and both have been giant hits. The color is very attractive, people think they are drinking a real craft beer (and they are). It has considerable more body than the typical light beer (obviously), without being a mouthful. The taste has a little twang on the front end (similar to most extracts), but it does packs a surprising spicey punch at the back end of the sip.
As with most English Ales it has a quick turnaround, and the beer was incredibly full flavor after just 4 weeks in the bottle.
The Cooper's guidelines for formulating this recipe need tweaking to ensure full body, flavor and gravity, but I highly recommend this for beginners who wants to make a high quality beer to intermediate brewers who need a quality quick turnaround ale when life gets hectic and has a difficult time squeezing in an all grain.
As with most English Ales it has a quick turnaround, and the beer was incredibly full flavor after just 4 weeks in the bottle.
The Cooper's guidelines for formulating this recipe need tweaking to ensure full body, flavor and gravity, but I highly recommend this for beginners who wants to make a high quality beer to intermediate brewers who need a quality quick turnaround ale when life gets hectic and has a difficult time squeezing in an all grain.