When I received my MB kit for Christmas my mother in law also purchased the True Brew Oktoberfest Kit as well. I've hung on this in hopes of having it ready for the proper season. Now that I'm in the ballpark of prepping an Oktoberfest, I am looking for a little help on their recipe and on any possible additions. The kit includes:
Amber UME - 1 Can
Light DME - 2 lbs.
Melanoidin Grain - 8 oz.
"Hop" Pellets - 2 oz.
Ale Yeast
OG: 1.041
FG: 1.011
IBU: 6.0
First, any idea what type of "hops" they use for this kit? It's unspecific which has me a little concerned. Secondly, has anyone made this kit that could recommend improvements? Or does anyone just have a recommendation to add to this? I'm assuming some sort of Noble Hops would be beneficial. I'm a little hesitant to add hops without more knowledge of what the hops are that they include in the kit. I also notice the IBU as 6.0 which I'm assuming is a typo. I would think this would be at least 16.0. Finally, 3.93% Alcohol is a little on the low side, would adding more light DME be advisable?
Thanks in advance!
Amber UME - 1 Can
Light DME - 2 lbs.
Melanoidin Grain - 8 oz.
"Hop" Pellets - 2 oz.
Ale Yeast
OG: 1.041
FG: 1.011
IBU: 6.0
First, any idea what type of "hops" they use for this kit? It's unspecific which has me a little concerned. Secondly, has anyone made this kit that could recommend improvements? Or does anyone just have a recommendation to add to this? I'm assuming some sort of Noble Hops would be beneficial. I'm a little hesitant to add hops without more knowledge of what the hops are that they include in the kit. I also notice the IBU as 6.0 which I'm assuming is a typo. I would think this would be at least 16.0. Finally, 3.93% Alcohol is a little on the low side, would adding more light DME be advisable?
Thanks in advance!