Hi,
Fancy some light beer to keep in the fridge to quench a thirst!
Think the cerveza is best? I like Corona etc for this purpose normally. This sounds similar.
What d you think?
Also can I check what needs to be bought please? The kit plus brew enhancer? and I guess the coopers drops for the second fermentation?
Thanks in advance.
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I am also about to place an order for the Mexican Cerveza today as every review I have read rates it very highly.
Dave: You recommended brew enhancer 1 but HBO recommend number 2. Have you tried both?
Just a quick note on the enhancers - any enhancer will improve the finished result, Coopers themselves suggest enhancer 2 on the tin, but it is not critical. The difference is that Enhancer 1 is generally more suited to lighter beers and lagers, and Enhancer 2 is generally more suited to beers for a fuller, maltier flavour. This is a little confusing as Cerveza is lighter so you would opt for Enhancer 1.
They will both improve the taste, flavour and body, so you wont go wrong with either, as an alternative you could also use Muntons enhancer which will also give improved results, Coopers perhaps intend for the enhancer 2 to give it a bit more flavour
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Good news, just a case of waiting now! The cappers can make an indent in the caps from where they push down in the middle, don't worry as it won't harm it in any way, we believe it is because the magnet is smaller in diameter than the cap and exerts pressure in a specific point rather than spreading the load a little more evenly, but this does not affect the seal
Often people use brew enhancer for best results, or use sugar instead if wanting to make as cheaply as possible.
If you use more than 1kg of sugar or enhancer to make the brew, then it may alter the flavour and will also increase the alcohol strength.
When priming your barrel or bottles, you can use either sugar or enhancer to prime it, just bear in mind once opened try and use brew enhancer as soon as possible, as it doesn't keep well once opened