KoB #9. Australian Pale Ale. This is a coopers kit using their Australian Pale Ale extract from their international range.
Purchased from all ingredients from the LHBS. I think the extract can be had for a couple bucks less but it wasn't worth the driving time.
The recipe:
1 x 1.7kg Coopers Australian Pale Ale.
1.25 kg Brew Booster - from the preferred LHBS
1 pkt Saf Ale US-04 yeast - 11gms
Changes:
Using the LHBS Brew Booster instead of Coopers Brew Enhancer #2. I think it is a similar mix although I'm using 25% more. Used this in several brews now. I could probably save a few bucks ($8 - $10) over several brews if I used the coopers 1 + .25 boxes per brew.
OG 1.042
Brew temp: 19C - ambient
Pitch temp: 20C - wort
Current temp: 18C - wort
Notes: It's damn cold. Well it's ok but cold. Getting the wort temp down was no trouble. Over shot again and found ourselves a bit low for pitching.
I bought an electric blanket as a heating device. I figured for the money I could warm more area for same $ as a heat pad and slightly more than a heat belt. I think the blanket I bought is faulty. No discernible temp on 1st or 2nd setting. I think I can feel something on max setting. I don't think it's working.... unless the world has gone completely bonkers and made electric blankets so safe they don't actually produce any heat.... .like my EU approved hot water heater that is so energy efficient it gets 5 stars. Doesn't produce any hot water making it super efficient and extra safe. Two thumbs up from me.
Anyway. This beer is going to be a bit more malty than the style but I hope to get an idea how close it can be to the actual beer itself... which is a very nice beer. One of the best if not the best domestic beer available here. I like it. It could be more hoppier but not much.