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"Adeptus":3me2u68z wrote: Hi Lee, and welcome aboard! To answer your question, yes! In fact, most people would recommend using malt extract/spraymalt to replace the sugar in kits. In something like a bock beer you're well justified in doing a half-and-half.[/quote:3me2u68z]
Cheers mate thanks for that! Its in the utility room as i type i'll keep ya posted on the out come! one more thing does anyone have a recomendation for a good stout or porter kit?
Cheers Lee

"kenmc":534ds51p wrote: Welcome.
I got some good results with a Coopers stout kit a few years back. As always, replace the suggested sugar with spraymalt and you'll get better results.[/quote:534ds51p]
Cheers mate!!

"tba":2hu6zrsx wrote: Hello, just chiming in as a first post, I believe I may be here more in future for advice and general banter.

And general recommendations for a first time home brew? Equipment/type of beer/etc...[/quote:2hu6zrsx]

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