Thanks for the suggestions. I know this "all in one" kit is sort of
cheating, but I'll try to make the best of it...

"Wiz" <noreply@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> You could strengthen it with some dark or extra dark extract. If you add
> extract, it makes sense to add some hops as well. Not too much, though.
> Maybe 3/4 to 1/2 ounce of Fuggles pellets at the start of the boil for
> bittering for every 3lbs of extract you add. How old is the kit you are
> using? Hop bitterness can diminish over a period of months, so if it is
> fairly old, you might consider adding a another ounce of Fuggles (or
> similar).
>
> For yeast, I'd go with a good liquid yeast, either an Irish variety or an
> English ale variety.
>
> Good luck.
>
>
> darb <darb@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> > I have a Glenbrew Irish Stout kit. It's an all in one hopped malt kit.
> > Does anyone have any suggestions on adding malt or hops or yeast to
> > 'freshen' it up?
> >
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