In this post, we put the iGulu F1 countertop brewing system to the test. He brews the pale ale that was sent to us along with the unit. He follows his instinct on how to brew this beer as he had a hard time finding the instruction manual. It’s fine – he rises to the challenge and pours a couple of pints for us to taste. Check it out!

The Kit Selection

Of the beer kits that came with the system, Mike choose the pale ale because it is a standard style for tasting and evaluating craft beers. He provides a step by step demonstration of what comes in the kit and how it all comes together in the system. He shows off:

  • 1 pound of Dry Pale Ale extract
  • Natural hops bitter extract
  • Two packets of Mosaic aromatic extract
  • One packet of dry brewing yeast
  • Three packets of priming sugar (they may not be necessary if using CO2 system)
  • RFID sticker for activating the brewing session

After the set up of the iGulu Pale Ale in the system, we waited and then continued the video when the beer was ready.

Our Thoughts

The system is impressive as we decided after the unboxing.
The real question – Does it brew good beer? Here are our tasting notes of the iGulu Pale Ale.

Appearance: Thick head reminiscent of an ice cream float. Golden color with a cloudy haze.
Aroma: Notes of Mosaic hops with hints of pine and earthiness, accompanied by slight sulfur and diacetyl aromas.
Flavor: Fruity and hoppy with minimal bitterness, possibly due to the use of aromatic extracts. Presence of malt sweetness, possibly indicating incomplete fermentation.
Mouthfeel: Medium-heavy, possibly from residual malt extract.
Overall Impression: Despite potential fermentation issues and unclear instructions, the beer exhibits desirable hop flavors with room for improvement in fermentation and clarity.

With more practice, we may get a better outcome with another kit. For this one, we’ll chalk it up to a first try.

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