The Tooheys Challenge

[mikey]

Given the price, I couldn't help but buy some Toohey's kits when Coles were selling off their homebrew section. I didn't think about what I would actually make from them and now comes the challenge.

Suggestions appreciated

Tooheys Classic Dark Ale (I'm thinking of using this as a base for Wassas Porter )
Tooheys Special Lager (no idea)
Tooheys Real Ale (I'm thinking of using this as a base for a Mountain Goat Hightail clone )

[timmy]

The real ale can + 1kg LDME + some crystal + cascade + US-05 will get close to a hightail.

FWIW I'd use the dark ale to brew a Tooheys Old clone.

Cheers,

Tim

[mikey]

Thanks Timmy

That's what I thought based on the Mountain Goat recipe here.

In hindsight I probably will make a Tooheys Old with the Dark Ale.

The lager remains a problem to solve.....

[timmy]

Depends on what you like in the way of lagers. For myself, I'd boil up some LDME with some nice fruity hops and then ferment with a good yeast such as S-23. Planning on doing something similar with a cheapo can of Coopers Canadian Blonde I also picked up from Coles.

[Bum]

Completely IMO but I reckon the the only thing any of the low-end lager tins are good for is advanced k&bs/partials/toucans. They're pretty ordinary if you allow the kit to "shine".

[rotten]

Gday mate, I faced the same problem and this is what I did. I'm reluctant to name a style these days but look at IBU and hops to get an idea. Tooheys goop only a base (Liquid malt extract per say)

1.7 kg Tooheys Lager tin
0.75 kg Light dried malt extract
0.5 kg Vienna malt
0.2 kg Amber malt

Worked on goop having 16 IBU
25 gm Simcoe @ 30 min
15 gm Amarillo @ 20 min
15 gm Simcoe @ 10 min
15 gm Amarillo @ flameout
US-05 yeast - 1 ltr starter (yeastcake)
60 IBU
19 ltr
1048 OG

I did a partial mash @ 64c with Vienna & Amber to make it slightly lighter in body. It smelt great, will bottle tomorrow. Really just too cheap to leave on shelf, & I need to continue brewing while finishing AG setup. Hope it helps.
Cheers

[mikey]

Depends on what you like in the way of lagers.

Therein lies the rub. Being in QLD and not having a temp-controlled fridge, I don't do many lagers. My only experience thus far is with a Coopers Euro Lager mid-strength (no comments on the mid-strength part please )

Coopers European Lager Mid-strength

• 1 Coopers European Lager
• .5 kg Light Dry Malt Extract
• Hallertau (10g at 20 mins, 10g at 5 mins and 10g at flameout)

From recollection, this turned out OK.

[Tipsy]

I Just put down a Tooheys Lager with 2kg of Munich 1.

Haven't a clue how it will turn out.

[RUM57L]

I have a tin of the special larger thats been in the pantry for at least 6 months now..
everytime i look at it i just shut the door and walk away.. but since the challenge is out what about something like..

Tooheys special larger / 1.5kg coopers light malt extract / .250kg dex / Pride of ringwood

Dry hop with Hallertau at racking??

Have no idea what that would turn out like but sounds ok-ish.

[bullfrog]

Rum, I reckon you'd be on to a winner if you could use a true lager yeast, if you've got the ability to keep your temps low enough. Otherwise get yourself a neutral ale yeast, US-05 would do well, and still try to keep the temps low (around 16 degrees, if you can).

[RUM57L]

G'day Bullfrog,

Cheers mate, i might give it a shot soon then if you reckon it'd be ok... once i go threw my other cans first lol

I could get it down to 16 or lower if the weathers the same as it has been lately.

Ta for the tip on the yeast, much appreciated

[RUM57L]

Any update on what road your taking Mikey?

[mikey]

Mate, I'm caught up in the Tiges semi-final road ATM but when it comes to HB have the same approach you do. I look a the can and go... nope, not this week......

Go the Tiges!!

P.S. I hate travelling anywhere I can't take my HB's. Had to drink Vomit Bombs at the SFS last night. No wonder we lost!!!

[RUM57L]

Oh deary me,

Sorry about the tigers mate.. I wont mention who i follow as I'm not a fan of rubbing it in. but what i game

[mikey]

Thanks for not rubbing it in however being a Dapto boy you must be a Dragons supporter surely!

[RUM57L]

Lol nah,

Only lived down there for the last 18 months or so Mikey.
Used to live in the Sutho Shire.. but have always supported the Roosters.. soft spot for the sharkies as they were my local team for years.

[mikey]

Grew up in Padstow but saw the light re the Doggies in 69. You could call me a bandwagoner but I think 41 years gets me past that.

[RUM57L]

No worries Mikey,

Bypass Padstow on my way to / from work each day and see many bulldogs stickers on cars around work (chullora)

[mikey]

Just might be seeing you guys in the GF in two weeks. Are you going to fly up to GC to watch the game?

[RUM57L]

G'day Mikey,

Nah i wont be flyng up there, i'll probally be watching either from Home or from the local pub / club.

Going to definately be a strong game this friday night though