I had a question regarding the inital SG reading for these Kits. I recently did a Coopers Real Ale kit. They call for 1kg of Dextrose. This only provided me with a 1.030 SG. I ended up adding more Dextrose to get it up to the suggested 1.042 range. In hindsight I see that this caused my cider to dry way out and I'm now having to make adjustments to finish it off and correct the sweetness and thin taste.
I also have a Coopers Draft Ale kit. Both of these kits make 6 Gal US. My question is, can I just add the water until I get to the suggested SG, or should I just add DME? I suspect ether of these would work, however I'm wondering if not adding the full 6Gal that it will be too hoppy?
I also have a Coopers Draft Ale kit. Both of these kits make 6 Gal US. My question is, can I just add the water until I get to the suggested SG, or should I just add DME? I suspect ether of these would work, however I'm wondering if not adding the full 6Gal that it will be too hoppy?