Old Extract Kit

[KtownBrew]

So I bought a NB extract kit 2 years ago and then did not get around to brewing it. So would it still be OK to use or would I be better off just buying a new kit?

 

[woody34]

Depends on the style of beer but it could certainly be less than ideal. Only one way to find out.

 

[squeekybobo]

Order a new one, then brew that one while you're waiting. It'll only cost you your time. The hops have most likely lost a lot, unless you had them in the freezer.

 

[KtownBrew]

Yeah I didn't think about the hops. The grain went in the freezer and I know that I will need to get some more yeast. It was a Irish Red Draught with honey. Think I will just break down and buy a new kit.

 

[gcdowd]

Definitely at least buy new yeast.

 

[OHIOSTEVE]

brew it.... Some friends of mine moved into a new house and found a can of extract in the attic of the garage. The can was swelled up and looked ready to pop. I was making wine at the time and they asked me if I wanted it.. I brewed a batch of beer with it and it was actually pretty good lol....and as has been pointed out, youre gonna be out your time.. thats it.

 

[blaster_54738]

When we were down in Bristol last month for the race we stopped at a winery that sold supplies too. They had a kit that looked old, said it made 6 gallons and was $10. I figured what the hey and got it, still have yet to brew it but I figure for $10 if it turns out like crap oh well. It is more like a wine kit though, comes with a bag full of extract like the bag full of juice in a wine kit

 

[unionrdr]

I used a 2 year old cooper's can once. Made a starter for the old yeast packet. Used fresh hops though,as the can obviously had none. I use extra DME & hops with the OS cans anyway. What resulted looked & tasted like the Salvator Doppel bock. Just lower ABV than the Salvator. It's the "summer ale" in my photos. The can was their OS Lager.
So results can be interesting with old kits if treated normally.