AHS Guinness kit

MULE · Feb 22, 2008

I want to make this kit for my SWMBO in a big way. http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?cPath=178_452_43_251&products_id=1114

My SWMBO is a big fan of Guinness. Is this recipe worth it or should I look for something else.

FYI - I am strictly extract vs AG at the moment due to education and equipment.

Pf Brew · Feb 22, 2008

I am local to AHS and have used them for all of my kits...I have no complaints about any of the recipes that I have tried and they are great guys to call if you run into a problem or have a question.

Some of the other guys might be able to tell you if this recipe would be better all grain vs. extract-I am only up to mini-mash kits myself.

Cheers!

Kai · Feb 23, 2008

Bear in mind that this is a version of Guinness Extra Stout, which (at least in Canada) is contract-brewed, and not the same Guinness your SWMBO usually has. That said, I'm sure it's great. AHS has a good rep, and their kits are, I understand, pretty accurate. For this beer I'd recommend you go for the liquid yeast, too. I've used the Irish Ale yeast in a stout, and it adds a lot.

MikeFlynn74 · Feb 23, 2008

Have her branch out and make different type of Stout. Go for the RIS888!

MULE · Feb 25, 2008

Thanks guys. The price of the kit falls within the budget so I'll give it a shot.

We have been trying lots of different Stouts lately. An RIS is in the near future.

Eman24dx · Dec 10, 2012

I am going to order this for my 2nd brew. Anyone have any experience with this kit? Introducing a friend to home brewing and he is a Guinness freak, hope its close.

Which yeast would you recommend? It offers the following:
White Labs Irish Ale +6.99
Wyeast Irish Ale +6.99
Montons Premium Gold Ale Dry Yeast +2.79

Is the extra $4 worth the better yeast?

DromJohn · Dec 10, 2012

While I prefer White Labs, if you are concerned about price, strongly consider the AHS Dry Stout. It stood up very well in a side-by-side with Guinness.

kf4ocj · Dec 15, 2012

I just brewed the ahs budget stout mini mash today,smelled great.Hope it taste as good as it smelled :ban:

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