Burton Bridge Summer Ale

Type: Kit Brew
Sugars: 1kg Muntons Brew Enhancer (500g Light Dry Malt, 500g Dextrose)
Yeast: Kit Yeast
Additions:Water de-chlorinated with 1/2 Campden tablet.
Time in Primary: 2 weeks
Secondary method: King Keg
Time in Secondary: 21 days
O.G. 1044
F.G. 1010

I had some reservations about buying this, as the nice lady in my favourite home brew centre explained that it was manufactured on behalf of Burton Bridge Brewery by Muntons. After my last experience, I wasn't overly confident. However, my Dad brews one of their bitter kits on a regular basis so I thought I'd give it a go.

Fermentation went without a hitch, leaving it in the FV for my usual 2 weeks. Very slightly darker than the ale pictures, but no much, it was looking hopeful. I had a little taste after2 weeks, but it wasn't ready so I spent another week drinking brought beer, as I had run out of home brew that was ready ~ more on that later.


After three weeks, it is a quite nice pint. Still a little green, or young, but quite drinkable. It has developed a slightly darker shade, but it is still a pale ale, and is quite light and refreshing. Not overly hoppy, either, but with a nice bitter edge. Would I recommend this kit? Yes, I think so, although I'd be tempted to bottle it and give it at least a month before drinking, as I appears to improve with age.

Next up ~ Coopers Original Series Stout 'a la Ditch'.