Travisty wrote:Hrm, I have talking to a certain co-worker who has the same kit...... and it had different hops than what Sam told me his has.
I have no idea what you're talking about. Who is this Sam?
Travisty wrote:That kit is actually the same kit I did for my first beer though I think they've changed the kit a bit since mine did come with yeast and it had different hops than what Sam told me his has. It came out okay, however it was definitely no bock. I agree with trying WLP001 or US-05 fermented in the lower 60s. I used the yeast that was provided at room temps at the time so I'm sure it had some fusels and esters, but hey it was my first beer so it had to be awesome! It was the first beer my wife ever liked too.
I am curious how old that kit is though. Sam has no idea. I wonder if there's an expiration date on the can of extract or something.
I already checked the hops (1 oz cluster @ 60min and 1/2oz Saaz @ 5min) and the cans of LME (John Bull Amber) for dates, and nothing. I was already wondering the same thing about freshness. I suppose there's only one way to find out if it's any good ....
Everything in my basement is fermenting at 62-64 right now, so we should be set.
Thanks.
