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Beer for those that can't find a kit to their liking

Last week, Evan decided to follow through with his idea for brewing the biggest (most alcoholic) beer he possibly could, and ingredients were ordered:
12 lbs of amber liquid malt extract
2 lbs of light dry malt extract
2 lbs of Belgian candi sugar
3 oz Yakima Magnum hops
1 package Alcotec 48 Hour Turbo Super Yeast

The key ingredient being that yeast - the package claims it can generate 14% alcohol in 48 hours, or 20% alcohol in 5 days. It's not even really meant for beer. I'm fairly certain the whole batch is going to taste terrible. :-P

The real excitement came the next morning, when I was walking down the hallway and smelled beer. Walk in, the carboy is foaming quite rapidly.

Even worse, I look up and see this.

The massive fermentation popped the stopper/airlock out of the carboy, and stuff went everywhere. It was on every wall in the room. It continued to foam all day, and I'd estimate that perhaps 30% of the beer was lost, it was amazing.

So, we'll see how this batch turns out. I'm expecting the worst, so anything that's not terrible will be a pleasant surprise!