Midwest Happy Holiday Ale?????

[new2brew1221]

Just wandering if anyone has done the Happy Holiday Ale kit from Midwest Supplies. From reading the description, it sounds like it would be a good tasting brew for the holidays. I am thinking of doing it this weekend, and am looking for any feedback as to what you would change, or what your thoughts were on it. I would be leaving in primary for at least 3 weeks, and then transferring to a keg, but I don't know that that would make any difference.

 

[abjones116]

Just wandering if anyone has done the Happy Holiday Ale kit from Midwest Supplies. From reading the description, it sounds like it would be a good tasting brew for the holidays. I am thinking of doing it this weekend, and am looking for any feedback as to what you would change, or what your thoughts were on it. I would be leaving in primary for at least 3 weeks, and then transferring to a keg, but I don't know that that would make any difference.

I will be doing that kit today. I'll let you know it turns out. It'll be my first batch.

 

[RM-MN]

I've made that kit and I liked how it came out but be aware that since this is a dark beer it may take some time to get to its prime. It will be pretty drinkable by Christmas but better by Valentines if you brew it today.

 

[new2brew1221]

Thanks rm, I was concerned about the aging of this one. It didn't seem like it'd be one that I could turn out in 3-4 weeks.

 

[abjones116]

I've made that kit and I liked how it came out but be aware that since this is a dark beer it may take some time to get to its prime. It will be pretty drinkable by Christmas but better by Valentines if you brew it today.

Thanks for the info. I might open a few on Christmas and put the rest away for when we move into our new home if it's completed by then.

 

[abjones116]

Thanks for the info. I might open a few on Christmas and put the rest away for when we move into our new home if it's completed by then.

Of course if I didn't ruin it ...