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Thanks Nick,

I probably will try another similar batch without the lactose. Bit of experimentation doesn't hurt.

Captain

The Irish Stout brew is going down a treat. Been in the bottle for around three weeks. Head retention fairly good and very easy to drink. :lol: Not quite as bitter as a guinness.

Ended up going with the following recipe:

Coopers Irish stout
500g Light Dry Malt
300g Dextrose
150g Lactose

After ...

thanks for your suggestions guys

haven't decided on the dextrose or dark malt yet.

let you know how i go with it.

cheers.

hi all,

fairly new to homebrewing but have just had a successful brew using the contents of the coopers kits (ie lager kit, brewing sugar (sucrose?). I am a fan of irish beers, mainly guinness and murphy's stout so am wanting to attempt something along those lines.

I am thinking of going along ...