Customer Reviews

Best starter beer Review by Bri-Ski

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Brewed this for my first batch and it was a big hit. Very simple brew. Kegged in just over 2 weeks. I have to say that it came out much darker than the picture, which was a pleasant suprise. It looks like an IPA. I will be getting this one again. (Posted on 5/22/12)

Success! Review by Zamp

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This was extremely easy, and very tasty. I had a couple of people tell me it was better than some of the beers they would buy at the store.
I bottled half of it, and added coffee to the other half before I bottled it. I did a cold express with french roast coffee. This also turned out fantastic! I used enough coffee so there was just a subtle difference.
This is a beer I will make again, especially when the warmer months are approaching. Great beer on a hot day. (Posted on 5/19/12)

Even my wife likes it Review by Con Man

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Very pleased with outcome. It's light and refreshing. While it's maybe slightly hoppier than the run of the mill commercial wheat's out there, it's not too hoppy by any means. My wife really likes it, and that's saying something as wheat beers go, because they're not her first preference as beer styles go. (Posted on 5/18/12)

Used for a raspberry wheat Review by ksguy

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I ordered this as my second brew. I knew when I ordered it I was going to make a raspberry wheat. The kit itself was great.

I added 2 pounds of raspberries to this beer. The recommendation is 1/2 pound per 5 gallons - I went slightly under that as I did not want a "fruity" beer - I wanted a nice fruit aroma to complement the hop aroma, and to add a slight twist to a classic. I got lucky and the raspberries I picked up were probably the sweetest ones I've ever tasted. I mashed them up with a potato masher and pasteurized on the stove top, then dumped them into the bottom of the secondary and racked onto them. I let it sit 10 days with the raspberries before moving to the bottling bucket and bottling.

The result is amazing and not at all a "fruity" beer. The beer has a nice slight burgundy hue to it, wonderful aroma, with the perfect hint of raspberry to complement this beer. This is a real crowd-pleaser and has a permanent spot on my "re-brew" list. (Posted on 5/7/12)

Great Drinkability Review by Greg

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Just put my first batch in a corny keg and in my kezzer.
The descriptor at purchase fits this beer well.
Going to have to make this one of my regulars to have on hand. (Posted on 5/5/12)

I enjoyed it! Review by John L

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For the price this is a nice beer and it was very simple to make. Yes, it is a bit darker than the picture, but it is a good "value" beer. I am still enjoying it while my Chinook Pale Ale carbonates. (Posted on 5/3/12)

Quick, Easy, and Delicious Review by Dirty Mexican

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This was a quick down and dirty brew! Easy and fun to do, plus if you want to experament with beer this is the kit to do it with! I did the Lemon/Ginger variation and it turned out like Bud Light Lime, Not a bad Taco eating beer! I will be doing this "Juan" again! (Posted on 5/3/12)

Misrepresented, but still great. Review by David

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Was given this kit with my deluxe brewing kit for Christmas. It's a very easy kit to follow, not to daunting for the first timer. It took three weeks of bottle conditioning, not two. It's also darker in color than the representation here on the site. The taste is great, fruity and hoppy with a clean finish. Can't wait to try my next batch!! (Posted on 4/29/12)

wheat beer fanatic Review by James

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This was my first extract brew...followed the recipe exactly as written and for the recommended amount of time. Similar to other reviews, the final product came out quite a bit darker than what's portrayed on the website. It wasn't very wheaty tasting. I'm thinking the variations of early spring temperatures may have affected the fermentation time. I should have tested a few more samples with the hydrometer I guess. There was very little after taste if any whatsoever. All in all it was a good experience and the taste was alright...I learned a lot for my next brew which surely will turn out better. (Posted on 4/23/12)

so many options Review by BD

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This was the second NB kit I purchased of the ten I purchased over a two month period. I added approxiamately a pound of honey in last 30 minutes of boil. Add a slice of lemon and its a hot. Wife loves raspberry wheat beer so next batch we added 2.5 poinds of frozen raspberries and 1 oz of raspberry extract. She loves it. I have alot of other ideas to try with this kit, but already been told by the boss, to keep raspberry coming. (Posted on 4/14/12)