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Yep a little less body and alc% but overall it will taste much the same, just for future reference if the kit says 23L then drop to 22 or even 21 for a better tasting fuller body beer :wink:

That's a good tip, and something I've been considering after the past couple of brews. Will give it a go ...

One thing I'm prone to do (have done it on my last two brews), is test the water temperature with my fingers whilst filling the barrel. Yes, at times I am that foolish

No poor results so far though!

I use plain old Pine Rivers Shire (Queensland) tap water, which so far has been fine. The only problem I've observed thus far in my limited brewing experience is the temperature -- after around a litre of boiling water added to the mix and sugar, the end resultant temperature sits around 28c, which ...

Ah, just the reply I was looking for

Hi folks,

I've just put on my third home-brew (and am loving it so far), but have mistakingly added 24 litres of water (the beer is a Coopers Canadian Blonde). Obviously, this wort kit is only for 23. Will this be OK? What kind of thing should I expect.. with 1kg of BE1, will it just be slightly ...