Customer Reviews

still the standard.... Review by MattN

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I've brewed this 3 or 4 times now. It never fails to impress. It is so clean and simple and....good. Everyone comments its better than any store bought. I made the Mild Ale and after I bottled it I put this right on top of the yeast cake (NB1945) and had vigorous fermentation in less than 6 hours. I have made other brown kits, but I always come back to this one. I like the low gravity because I can drink 2 or 3 and not get hammered (and boy do I like drinking 2 or 3, YUM!) My only problem is they disappear too fast and I can't see what one tastes like after 8+ weeks in the bottle.... (Posted on 2/5/12)

Easy drinker Review by flytyer

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Brewed this as per kit instructions using a 4th generation harvested 1945 Neo Brit. Primary 2 weeks, secondary 2 weeks, to keg. Clear mahogony brown body, tan head, sweet malty aroma. Not as complex in flavors as Caribou Slobber, but that wasn't expected. Everyone likes this especially people who are afraid of trying a dark beer. Light in body, but not in flavor. (Posted on 1/12/12)

Hard to screw this one up Review by ken

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I have brewed 5 or 6 batches of this beer at various fermentation temperatures and it comes out great every time. A good session beer that everyone loves. I am going to do the all grain version next time and compare. (Posted on 12/14/11)

Excellent Brew Review by Mike Prez

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This was my first brew on my own, Turned out better than a brew I did as part of a class. Brought this to a Family Memorial Day Party, And we finished the 5 gallon keg that day, Everyone who had it Loved it. (Posted on 11/21/11)

Great Beer! Review by BJ

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First of my extract kits from Northern Brewer. Turned out great. Nice color, very smooth, good head retention. The flavor is nice and mellow. Will definitely brew this one again. (Posted on 11/10/11)

Nutty Brown Goodness Review by Ken

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This was my 4th kit and the flavor is awesome. So far all the extract kits have been very easy and the results as good as the commercial stuff. My only complaint is that the head disappears very quickly. (Posted on 10/26/11)

Very Good First Brew Review by Stephen

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Brewed this kit as my first homebrew and started drinking it after two weeks in the bottle and it was a little harsh. Drinking it now at the four week mark and it mellowed out nicely. Very good...smooth and nutty. Just don't touch it until at least four weeks in the bottle and you'll be happy. (Posted on 10/25/11)

Great taste, less alcohol Review by Mr. Kelly

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I'm happy with the ease of brewing, quickness, color, and taste.
With my first batch of this, I got about 3.6ABV and it didn't have the head I was looking for. A little lighter color too. My second batch was down around 2.7ABV.
Need something stronger, but still like it for the flavor. (Posted on 10/24/11)

Good'n'easy Review by Loyd

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I bought this for my first attempt at brewing and was quite pleased with the results: a smooth, easy drinking session beer.

I would recommend the use of sugar rather than carbonation tablets. (Posted on 10/17/11)

WOW Review by Prelude

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First brew I made. Primary 2 weeks, no secondary. Bottled 2 weeks, good brew. After 4 weeks bottled even better. Let a 12pack sit for 8 weeks, awsome!!!! (Posted on 9/27/11)