http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Brew UK Forum » Forum: Guestbook - Recent Topics en Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:38:47 +0000 http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-a-newcastle-newbie#post-30769 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:54:29 +0000 grimespie 30769@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hey everyone! I have always wanted to brew some ales but never had a chance. Well my girlfriend must have got bored of me banging on about it, so she bought me a starter kit for my birthday. </p> <p>Just set everything up so fingers crossed it tastes good! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-allintro-and-ginger-beer-enquiry-o#post-30006 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:53:06 +0000 kristopgun 30006@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Great site &amp; very informative, i&#39;ve just moved to the US after living in NZ for the last 4 years (originally from UK tho) and find myself now deprived of both the shop bought non alcoholic ginger beer AND my good kiwi friends home brew Coopers derived alcoholic ginger beer &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_sad.gif&quot; title=&quot;:(&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; Fortunately I have just been given a brewing kit by my in laws and would like to start of course, with an alcoholic Ginger Beer. I have searched the site and have read Tony&#39;s posts about his ginger beer with interest and seen several mentions of the recipe as being found in the recipe section...i cannot for the life of me find it tho? Could anyone help me out and send me a link to this recipe or tell me exactly where it is?<br /> Also does anyone know if the alcohol content on the Coopers Ginger Beer mix can be boosted and how? According to my research the standard mix allows for 3.5% abv and i would like to aim more for the 6% abv mark.<br /> Any help is much appreciated!!<br /> Cheers<br /> Kris </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/working-in-a-brewery#post-29931 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:52:18 +0000 Als Pals 29931@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi guys,<br /> Does anyone know anyone who works or who has worked in a brewery before? Reason I ask is iv been offered a position at a small micro brewery called red squirrel in Hemel hempstead as a trainee brewer. I&#39;m a legionella risk assessor at the moment and really feeling a career change whilst iv still got a bit of youth left! I know it would be physically demanding and I&#39;ll probably never wanna to smell home brew again let alone taste it. Just wondered if anyone knew of anyone who has experience in the field and whether they enjoy the job? Does anyone have any thoughts about this do u think it&#39;s worth following up or would working in a brewery be a big no no?!?<br /> Cheers all </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-1#post-29647 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:33:12 +0000 Mech 29647@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>To introduce myself, this is my first time on this forum and have recently returned to brewing after having a go in the early 80&#39;s, WOW hasn&#39;t everything improved for the better. I have done about a dozen kits to get me back into the swing of things, moved onto extract kits and have done about half a dozen of them and I am really impressed with the results.</p> <p>For Christmas my wonderful family have purchased me the All Grain Starter Kit from Brew UK and I have also obtained some other basic equipment needed. I&#39;m know ready for a test run and then I shall have a go at my first all grain kit, can&#39;t wait &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>Happy brewing everyone and what a fantastic forum. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/how-long-to-stir#post-29321 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:29:10 +0000 Als Pals 29321@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi guys,<br /> I was lucky enough to grab a stir plate from one of the labs i drop samples off at &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; currently got my starter going now for my ESB brew day on Saturday. So I see alot of u guys using stir plates and wondered how long do you stir the starter for, for hours on end or just 15 minutes every now and then.</p> <p>Cheers all </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-southampton#post-28484 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:38:50 +0000 Coby 28484@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Right then you lot, been tinkering with the idea of brewing my own for a while now, and made a new years resolution to finally take the plunge. Bit mind boggling to be honest, so where do I start?<br /> Eventually want to try the all grain method but think I better start with something more basic. Came across this site when I Google&#39;d Summer lightning (Heaven in a bottle as far as I&#39;m concerned, but I&#39;m probably a bit biased, cos&#39; I&#39;m originally from Salisbury). Baring that in mind, any suggestions of starter kits to begin with would be greatly appreciated</p> <p>Cheers </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-all-2#post-29058 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:25:28 +0000 Briff 29058@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello all,</p> <p>Just wanted to say a quick hello, just ordered my first beer brewing kit, and i cannot wait to start brewing hopefully ths weekend, just intime to have my first batch for the end ofthe 6 nations ..... </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie-3#post-28846 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:44:26 +0000 beany151067 28846@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>hi everyone i am a complete newbie to all this brewing.this forum looks like it has great people and advice so i will probably be asking soon.<br /> regards<br /> rob........................ </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-8#post-28242 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:02:30 +0000 steveh 28242@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi, just watched your life of brewing video !! &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:-)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>Brewing AG about a year, about to do a triple brew to celebrate a couple of things this year</p> <p>Steve H </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28680 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:18:20 +0000 Tebb 28680@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi to all you fellow brewers, thought I&#39;d better join you all in the great journey of beer making, I&#39;ve drank plenty in my time and spent a small fortune on bottled conditioned ale. I thought it was about time to be brave and make me bloody own. Started in October and I&#39;m on my 6th kit now, with pretty good results I must say. Only used the two can kits so far but I&#39;m getting ready to try something different. I did have a conservatory back then but now it looks like a dodgey back street chemistry lab. The mrs has just ordered a pop up bed for me, so I can keep it warm on those colder nights. Might needs some tips and advise from you pro&#39;s in the future . Kind regards Tebb. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-newbie-here#post-27388 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:16:17 +0000 syejohnwilliams 27388@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>hi all just thought i&#39;d pop in im sye just finished my ginger beer and vodka kit so new to all this </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/what-started-first#post-28302 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:44:51 +0000 iceman 28302@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Just been a member for a few weeks and wondered what started first the forum or the shop web site?? </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job-clone-mk1#post-28304 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:50:34 +0000 shallow ale 28304@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Just bottled 40 AG Proper Job clones mk1 and my delivery for my next brew day arrived earlier today. Can I get a whoop whoop?</p> <p><img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u443/shallowale/IMG_0228.jpg"> </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28133 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:04:02 +0000 shallow ale 28133@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi everybody<br /> Ive been trying to post some pictures of my new brew fridge, for which i took inspiration from this site. Can someone let me know how to do it and i&#39;ll show you the Mohammed Ali of all beer fridges!! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/diy-bucket-sieve#post-27953 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:47:43 +0000 Sqiffy 27953@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>OK, I know this post is going to be of limit interest as many on the forum are beer brewers and this sieve was designed for a specific problem we faced while transferring large quantities of wine from the primary buckets into carboys. In case anyone faces a similar problem I thought I&#39;d make this post.</p> <p>Every few years the condition of my brew buckets necessitates their replacement, so if you too replace these buckets periodically, this is probably the best time to make the sieve. The sieve requires 3 or more (depending on your requirements) of the large Young&#39;s 26 litre buckets. As far as I am aware these are the only ones I have found that will do the job.</p> <p><img src="http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/6754/77755608.jpg"></p> <p>The reason these buckets are so well adapted to this sieve design is the reinforcing fins the bucket uses to reinforce the bucket rim.</p> <p><img src="http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7893/24522983.jpg"></p> <p>To make this sieve you will need 3-4 Young&#39;s 26 Litre Buckets and the following tools.</p> <p>a pad or hack saw (preferably with a blade for cutting metal)<br /> A drill with a 3mm bit<br /> Pencil or marker pen<br /> a tape measure<br /> A roll of masking or brown parcel tape (optional)<br /> a stanley or craft knife<br /> a sheet of fine grade sandpaper (optional)<br /> a needle file (optional)</p> <p>Take the bucket in the best condition and drill around 30 holes in the bottom. Don&#39;t drill too many as this may cause the sieve to split when fully loaded.</p> <p><img src="http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/4904/63162017.jpg"></p> <p>If you drill from inside the bucket to the outside it is a little trickier to do but makes debarring much easier.</p> <p>Once you have all your holes drilled flip the bucket and use a knife or fine file to deburr the holes. Once you are happy that the bucket bottom is burr free it&#39;s time to move onto making the collars.</p> <p>Take the bucket in the worst condition and measure down about 6cm below the fin edge of the bucket. Mark with pencil. Do this three or four more times.</p> <p>Now take the tape and run a piece right around the bucket so that it gives you a continuous line to cut around. Once you are happy with the tape line get cutting.</p> <p>You will end up with the bucket &#39;collar&#39;</p> <p><img src="http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/7929/36758249.jpg"></p> <p>Personally I think two collars works just right, so sadly you&#39;ll have to struggle through cutting up a second bucket. I would advise taking a break for a cup of coffee at this point. &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>So once you have the desired number of collars cut take the sand paper and deburr each one. You will probably need to use the knife too to get everything reasonably smooth.</p> <p>Take the last, untouched bucket, place it on the floor, drop the collars onto the rim and finally drop the sieve element inside. Done.</p> <p><img src="http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/6122/18780677.jpg"></p> <p>This bucket sieve (using two collars) has a fill capacity of 26 litres with a liquid collection in the bottom bucket of more than 2 gallons.</p> <p>Using this bucket sieve I scoop all the solids out of the primary and just dump them in the sieve, adding to it as more material gets strained out of the primary and by the time I&#39;ve finished processing the contents of the primary the bucket sieve has sat on the floor and collected me a couple more gallons of clean wine.</p> <p>I hope this post was of use to a few readers,</p> <p>Cheers! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-deepest-darkest-warwickshire#post-27641 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:50:28 +0000 Technotrucker 27641@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi to all of you, I&#39;ve been into homebrewing for years on &amp; off, also make a bit of wine.<br /> This morning I&#39;ve put my last brew (an IPA) into a corni. Next weekend I hope to have a go at a Trappist recipe that I&#39;ve been playing with for a while. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/woodfordes-admiral-reserve#post-26824 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:23:49 +0000 kamma 26824@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Just bought an Admirals reserve kit.This is my second kit from Woodfordes,wherry being my first.As well as finding the yeast sachet to add,in this kit there is a sachet of Goldings hop powder.Is this supposed to be in there because it doe&#39;s not mention anything about it on the side of the box it came in. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-central-scotland-and-thanks-for-all-your-help-so-far#post-26659 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:42:26 +0000 Derek 26659@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi, thought I&#39;d finally subscribe to thank everyone who I&#39;ve taken advice from over the last few months starting up the homebrewing again.<br /> I dabbled years ago and it was always a hit or a miss. This time round, I tried a Wherry kit and BAM, back in business. That kit is excellent - after 4 weeks it tasted as good as a pub &quot;guest ale&quot;.<br /> 2nd attempt - Norfold Nog. Dabbled with Muscovado sugar for 2ndary fermentation and I was delighted with that too.<br /> 3rd attempt - Imperial Pilsner with Saflager 24 yeast. 3 weeks SF and even before it has some final clearing to go, it tastes super-clean and more-ish. I actually find it a perfect Pils type, no overpowering flavours and no sore head which I can get with some lagers which have been messed around with - even Becks.</p> <p>Anyway, thanks to those who gave me confidence when I thought I had overcooked the Nog, blew the bubbler out and it stank like cat&#39;s piss - it resolved. And when I undercooked the Pils and it took 2 weeks to get under 1014 - I just added a bit of heat. </p> <p>It&#39;s building up to be a great resource this.</p> <p>Cheers! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/finished#post-26186 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:58:36 +0000 mugins 26186@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>i have finished with this joke of a forum members just taking the mickey out of other members </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-guys-and-gals#post-25984 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:17:57 +0000 mugins 25984@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>hi just like to say hello to you all<br /> i have been brewing beer for about 10 years now well if you can call adding water sugar and a can of stuff brewing i would like to start brewing using hops and grain this is why i have joined this forum<br /> so i will say SORRY for all the stuff i will be asking and the stupid stuff as well </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/diacetyl-rest#post-20617 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:11:54 +0000 Als Pals 20617@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi guys, probably a bit of a basic question but when is it best to raise the ambient temp of ur fv for a diacetyl rest, i hear people say after the fermentation is complete at the second or so week. Iv heard people also say just before fermentation has finished?? Really dont fancy a butterscotsch brew!! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/just-to-say-hi#post-25513 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:19:33 +0000 oldbrewer 25513@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all</p> <p>Now I have retired I have a little time to concentrate on my may hobbies, I have always liked to drink, but now I have time to produce too.</p> <p>I have made wine for many years, but beer has not been top of my success list until recently. I purchaced some equipment and pressed a stockpot into service for my first brew for many years. (Previous attempts failed misserably).</p> <p>From the book &quot;Brew Your Oun British Real Ale at Home&quot; I tried the London Pride which matured just in time for Christmas - everyone loved it, including me. I have a few pints left with another 5 gals on the go, this time an old Yourshire Ale.</p> <p>Chears to all and happy brewing (and drinking). </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hola-from-barcelona#post-25302 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:15:18 +0000 ZegaBrew 25302@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>I&#39;m a new home brewer from Scotland now living in Barcelona.</p> <p>Stumbled upon the forum after ordering from the shop and was impressed by the amount of info going on my current method of extract brewing. This seems to be brushed over on a lot of other forums.</p> <p>I have one extract brew under my belt that turned out not bad but definately want to impove and this seems an excelent place to do so.</p> <p>Cheers,</p> <p>Zegs. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-therenewbiee-from-pooledorset#post-25148 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:17:34 +0000 jezmondo 25148@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi guys,just a quick hello ..</p> <p>got myself a new starter kit for christmas...coopers larger was on the go christmas day!!</p> <p>regards jez </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wyeast-1968-or-white-labs-wlp002#post-23227 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:41:10 +0000 Als Pals 23227@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Was looking at doing an graham wheeler extract of London pride and esb and have seen that white labs do a similar strain yeast, thought it would be easier to make a starter with the white labs yeast by just tipping half the yeast from the tube and making a starter and then just putting the lid back on the tube and leaving it in the fridge till next week and doing the second brew, rather than going to the hassle of splitting the yeast in different cartons like u would do with wyeast, would this be ok doing this? And has anyone tried the white labs esb strain?? </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/gws-hopback-summer-lightning-yeast#post-24570 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:59:53 +0000 Als Pals 24570@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi guys,<br /> Was looking at doing this recipe over the next month from Graham Wheelers book from extract, just dont have a clue what kind of yeast i would use?? Has anyone brewed this and what yeast would you recommend, was thinking maybe the wyeast ringwood but thats a pure guess? cheers &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wye-valley-hpa#post-24475 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:18:36 +0000 Felto 24475@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi guys, I am another newbie who is finding this forum very informative and helpful. I have had a few goes at extract brewing with fair results however I could do with some advice. My latest brew was an attempt at an HPA clone. Now the result so far hasn&#39;t come out to bad and has been in the barrel conditioning for 2 weeks so far. My initial tasting though confirms that it hasn&#39;t got the early sweetness you get on the palate. Bittering is good though and it has a nice dry hoppy finish. Any ideas? Here&#39;s what I did.</p> <p>2x Coopers Light malt extract brought to the boil.<br /> Added 1oz Target hops 12.53% alpha, for 60 mins.<br /> Made up brew to 23 L in the FV and pitched a packet of Muntons yeast when cooled.<br /> Then added 1oz Styrian Goldings 4.5% alpha and allowed to ferment.<br /> OG 1040. FG 1015.</p> <p>All the best, Felto. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/high-street-shop#post-24404 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:32:06 +0000 kamma 24404@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Anyone know of any homebrew shops out there in Cambridge area,can&#39;t seem to find any online. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-northampton#post-24257 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:20:33 +0000 Lord_David13 24257@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>Thought id pop in and say hello. I have been looking at this site for a while now, contemplating on getting into home brewing and on Saturday i finally took the plunge and ordered the Wherry starter kit which arrived yesterday.</p> <p>Big Thumbs up for the fast delivery! Unfortunately the steriliser was missing but i have had an email from Greg to say he will send it out asap so i will wait patiently untill it arrives before starting my brew.</p> <p>No doubt i will back asking plenty of questions once i am up and running but for now just wanted to say hello to you all.</p> <p>David </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/guinness-substitute#post-24352 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:01:04 +0000 kamma 24352@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Can anyone suggest a good Guiness substitute? </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/frothy-beer#post-24227 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:21:53 +0000 kamma 24227@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all.<br /> Just started home brewing beer &amp; just about to enjoy my 40 pints of wherry.Only one problem,when I pour a pint from barrel,comes out frothy.The pint taste fine when foam has died down,any advise! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hey-up-all#post-22010 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:09:42 +0000 merlin 22010@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Got married 40yrs ago - got gazumped - no spare cash - so to ease the pain started with a can of Tom Caxton and a ton of sugar, 20yrs later had the Saudi experience with fermented grape juice ( very good in fact ) tried the fermented/distilled sugar water called &#39;Siddiqui&#39; ( arabic for my friend ) which was very very potent but when mixed with tonic or coke you could swear it was Gin or Bacardi. Now I&#39;m retarded or going that way !? with a bit of time on me hands and I really do like good beer. So it came to pass I was nudged/pushed to try a brew putdown by my son-inlaw... bloody good it was, Wherry Bitter it was, so Wherry Bitter it is that I&#39;ve just bought with all the gear to putdown a keg before Christmas. Found this website searched for &#39;Wherry tweak by saracen&#39; got a message that an ailen had just made a search so decided to join yer all with a view to ask for help - Joe </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-n16#post-23129 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:33:39 +0000 craig 23129@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Just wanted to say Hi from Stoke Newington. </p> <p>I had a brainwave to try homebrewing a couple of months ago – I like cooking and drinking so it seemed a sensible thing to do. I have to say that reading this forum has been a massive help – I have questions on a daily basis and the answers are almost always somewhere to be found.</p> <p>I tried the Wherry kit first of all, and am nearly halfway through drinking the keg I brewed. It was really simple and better than I expected. My wife, who never usually drinks ale, is helping me drink it. So kind. </p> <p>Then 10 days ago I tried an extract brew – Way to Amarillo. It’s in the FV now and bubbled away very nicely for a couple of days and then slowed down to one or two blips per minute. I was a bit worried it had stalled but the hydro read 1.014 a couple of days ago so I reckon it&#39;s nearly done - I&#39;m going to leave it a full 2 weeks then bottle. Anyway, assuming the WTA comes out OK I am looking for what extract brew to try next. I like hoppy ales, wheat beers, dark beers, anything really – any thoughts anyone? I am thinking it might be easiest and economical to stick to an extract kit like WTA.</p> <p>Anyway, more of a ramble than anything - thanks again for a great site<br /> Craig </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/my-elerflower-champagne-has-no-fizz#post-23080 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:38:13 +0000 keast 23080@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi my recent batch of Elderflower chanpagne was in a brewing bucket for two weeks and was fermenting well, when I was putting it into bottles I noticed that it had gone flat. It&#39;s been a week now and no better. Any idea what I did wrong (I used the recipe off this website and my first batch was perfect)? Also am I able to save it? maybe by adding sugar? </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-cornwall#post-22615 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:38:37 +0000 Barracuda 22615@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>First time home brewer here.</p> <p>I&#39;m a big fan of using forums whilst indulging in hobbies, they are a great source of information and enthusiasm.</p> <p>Please forgive that I will no doubt be initially using my posts for countless questions (I already have a few in mind) but once I have a firm grounding in the practicalities, i&#39;m sure more reciprocal chat can take place.</p> <p>I&#39;m being bold and starting with a 30 bottle wine kit (Beaverdale Rioja), as wine is my passion. I&#39;m a qualified restaurant manager, and certified to intermediate (studied part though advanced) in the WSET wine qualifications. I hope the knowledge on theory I have will help me succeed brewing it myself!</p> <p>I&#39;ll no doubt venture into Cider and Beer also. Now I have most of the kit, I&#39;m gonna use it! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/temptation-was-too-much#post-22374 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:23:43 +0000 Als Pals 22374@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Just popped in to my local waitrose in ruislip for a sun newspaper and a bottle of oasis, 20 quid later I come out with 2 bottles of jaipur, 3 bottles of hop back summer lightning, bottle of st peters ruby red, bottle of tribute and admirals ale, and a bottle of rebellion red which is a lovely beer. Now to throw a sicky from work for the rest of the day and polish off the lot. I do love pay day... &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-to-wine-and-making-it-hi-to-you-all#post-22335 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:08:55 +0000 cjjones 22335@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>New to wine as only started drinking it the past year or so , tried some home made cherry wine and was amazed and now started my own 7 day kit and a 3 week version.</p> <p>I dont understand how some of you can leave a bottle for months to mature lol thats going to be hard for me.</p> <p>Hi to you all<br /> chris </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/blonde-beer#post-21865 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:58:35 +0000 stubell 21865@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>thinking of trying a blonde beer but not sure what grains would be best for this, any and all ideas welcomed. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-everyone-2#post-21907 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:10:51 +0000 Grizz01 21907@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi, new to the site. Just bottled the very last of my elderflower champagne today. Making way for the Pumpkin Ale, ready to bottle in a few days. What&#39;s everyone doing for Christmas? &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/greetings-from-preston-lancashire#post-21889 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:01:36 +0000 johnh 21889@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>hi there, my mame is johnh i&#39;m 47 from preston, lancs. just started homebrewing last month, so now got 2 brew kits under my belt....( Carrying 30 years of beer above it!..)have just joined your forum, be nice to be a part of like minded people to help, share, get advice, hopefully give some as i gain experience/knowledge in the coming future. just did my first posting on the beer thread about St Peters Ruby Ale posted by Nath..( hope i did it right!..) as i said previously it&#39;s nice to be a part of your community and i look forward to &#39;learning new things tomorrow,that i don&#39;t know today&#39;.. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/north-wales-brewer-hello#post-21693 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:44:51 +0000 nuck-thompson 21693@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi,<br /> I&#39;m in North Wales,27 years old, homeowner, wife, 2 year old son, Everton Fan, F1 fan<br /> bought all the equipment back in April, brewed a kit of cooper lager during August. Was pleased with the results.<br /> I currently have wherrys in the bucket bubbling away.<br /> Starting on St Peters ruby red ale next week.<br /> Would be glad of all your help, suggestions on progressing etc, I&#39;m hoping to frequent these boards regularly now </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/greetings#post-21676 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:34:45 +0000 Murderdeth 21676@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello all,</p> <p>My Name is Graham. I&#39;ve recently purchased a Woodforde&#39;s starter kit and got into brewing. My kit arrived this morning and I got straight onto it.</p> <p>Having followed all sanitising and brewing instructions i took a Hydrometer reading of 1.040 which is about spot on. I had a quick taste of the wort which tasted like very watery, burnt golden syrup. Is this normal?</p> <p>Anyway. Its great to finally have the space to do my own brews after reading up on it for so long.</p> <p>Nice to meet you all.</p> <p>G </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-sw-france#post-21583 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:34:48 +0000 Appleoak 21583@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Having read some of the forum there is som much help I just had to sign up and get involved. Only brewed kits so far with a Woodefordes Wherry just about to be bottled and a few more on order from Greg which will be transported down to me from the UK mid November. Want to progress to Extract and the All Grain. I am lucky enough to have the space (property is so cheap down here!)to be able to create a purpose built brewery, but unfortunately not half the nouse I need to do it. Following up on Hamish&#39;s excellent set up. Gonna have loadsa questions, which I am confident will be answered by you patient lot!!! Good Brewin to you all. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-worcester#post-21507 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:54:34 +0000 StueyJ 21507@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Evening all. Been lurking here for a while and put in a couple of posts. Brilliant forum - I reckon we could all be awarded bachelors&#39; degrees in brewing after lurking here for 6 months. Enjoying the extract kits from here. Summer Ale nearly finished, Amarillo been in the bottle for 2 weeks and Rocker still fermenting. Can&#39;t believe the quality of these. Drinking a Wherry at the moment (made about 5 months ago), It looks stunning -crystal clear but very definitely home brew so won&#39;t be sad when the barrels finished. Hoping to give AG a go after Xmas. Have been on lots of internet fora over the years but have never come across one that is so friendly, informative and useful - should get some sort of award! is there anywhere to nominate for this sort of thing? </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-new-to-brewing-not-to-drinking#post-20955 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:45:57 +0000 ovenbeasts 20955@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi All</p> <p>Just joined and new to brewing, but not to drinking, so thought I&#39;d try and do it myself. Decided to start off with Coopers Canadian Blond which I tried for first time yesterday after 2 weeks in bottle but bit yeasty so will leave for another few weeks. Got a Coopers Euopean Lager on go and looking if I can squeeze something a bit quicker in that might be ready for for Christmas. Maybe a nice seasonal ale.<br /> Hoping to learn a lot from you guys.<br /> Cheers</p> <p>Steve </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-south-wales#post-21103 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:19:19 +0000 Francis 21103@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi everyone, my names Francis, ive been brewing beer for around 4 months and have decided to expand my horizons and join a forum &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/stir-in-sugar-in-barrel#post-20960 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:20:58 +0000 fredtucker@tiscali.co.uk 20960@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>I have never home-brewed before so not sure how to add the sugar to condition the beer in the barrel. Surely if you just pour in it will sit in a heap on the bottom of the barrel? A book I am reading says dissolve the sugar first in a little warm bear from the FV and then add to the barrel and stir. Is this a good method?</p> <p>Many thanks for any help. George </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-7#post-20921 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:16:59 +0000 sonicm1etn 20921@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>just a quick hi, been lurking for a bit got loads of tips ideas. Currently got a couple demi-jhons of wine on the go and a muntons kit.</p> <p>Just getting the bit together to try all grain out. I do like proper cask ales mainly the English Pale type, can&#39;t stand larger, so looking forward to recreating those in my house &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:-)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/way-to-amarillo-needs-more-fizz#post-20917 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:53:54 +0000 Als Pals 20917@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Just tried my Amarillo after 3 weeks of conditioning, starting to taste good but still not quite there, I batched primed this before bottling with 80 grams of priming sugar. I left the bottles for 1 week at 20- 21 degrees. I then moved it to my brew fridge and kept them at 11-13 degrees, but after trying my brew it just doesnt have that much fizz to it, I was wondering if I could store my bottles at 20+ degrees again to bring them back to life, or would the change in temperature ruin the conditioning of the beer and the taste be spoilt?<br /> Cheers guys </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-newbie-damsel-in-distress-needs-winemaking-wisdom#post-20767 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:37:22 +0000 dilly dally 20767@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello everyone I&#39;m very new to this and I&#39;m hoping there is a wine making knight in shining armour out there to help me. Or is it too late.</p> <p>My first ever batch of wine(pear and Damson) made using a hedgerow wine kit is bubbling away but my second batch which is from home grown grapes seems to have stopped in it&#39;s tracks!!! </p> <p>I find the whole issue of how much sugar to add very confusing and probably got it wrong. I also made the huge mistake of forgetting to write down exactly how much I put in or the SG&#39;s. </p> <p>Fairly sure the juice was 1060, used campden tablet then 24hrs after put pectolase, nutrient and All purpose red wine yeast and approx. 500gms sugar(that was my best guess after reading lots of info I didn&#39;t really understand in various books and forums! I should of asked sooner! (yeast said sufficient for 5 gallons I only had 1 gallon so I didn&#39;t put it all in. Was that wrong? </p> <p>All seemed well for 6 days kept stirring the skins under. Recipe said after 7 days strain out grapes. Which was last night i did notice not so active. Transfered to demijohn and air lock SG now 0998 wasn&#39;t sure if should add more sugar and now no sign of bubbles at all!</p> <p>Is it down the sink or can it be saved? It&#39;s a good red wine colour just cloudy. I still have the rest of the yeast in an airtight container. Also have some grape concentrate. </p> <p>Would love to here any pearls of wisdom </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-in-pet-bottles#post-20811 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:35:49 +0000 Andy 20811@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Just a quick question. How long will beer keep in the plastic PET bottles ?<br /> I have 0.5 litre and 1 litre bottles<br /> Thanks Andy </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all#post-20718 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:33:28 +0000 bobleeuk 20718@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>hello all, just got in to brewing wine so please excuse any daft questions i may ask, cheers lee </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-chibly#post-19776 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:43:15 +0000 chibly 19776@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello everyone.</p> <p>Have been lurking reading this excellent forum and finally took the plunge and bought Wherry microbrewery last week. Have brewed b4 at uni, after uni and after wife/b4 kids but back into it now for the 4th time. Wherry gone in tonight (no mods)at 1036OG @ 26C. Was a bit worried about pitching yeast at that temp despite leaving FV outside sealed with airlock for over an hour. Sure it will be fine. Look forward to sharing my experiences and more like it asking you all for help.</p> <p>Happy Brewing</p> <p>Chibly </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-2#post-20508 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:33:23 +0000 keith4city 20508@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>hello from manchester </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-1#post-20474 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:43:30 +0000 HicHaecHoc 20474@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi - Just joined having purchased a couple of wine kits but having found you I thought I&#39;d ask a Newbie question. I&#39;ve got 5 gallons of Coopers Brewmaster Pilsner on the go with the bottom fermenting yeast that came with it - should it be getting a shake to lift the yeast deposit to ferment it out more efficiently or will that just lift dead yeast and impair the flavour? I started homebrewing as a 14 year old with the objective of getting as strong a brew as possible. After many years of not brewing and now with an older (much) and maybe wiser head on my shoulders I&#39;ve started brewing again but this time going after quality. Initially just following the instructions and recipes until I know a bit more. It&#39;s good to have found an active forum. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wherry-kit-has-stopped-blowing-bubbles-o#post-20382 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:48:11 +0000 ian2710 20382@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi there<br /> Kind of new at this ..</p> <p>I piled everything into the primary fermenter on sunday as instucted.<br /> Within 24 hours it was bubbling away really nicely.</p> <p>The instructions say 4 to 6 days. Other posters say they want to leave it two weeks.</p> <p>It&#39;s now 48 hours and the bubbles have all but stopped. </p> <p>Have I lost my first brew?</p> <p>cheers!</p> <p>Ian </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/1st-extract-recipecrimbo-stylee#post-20326 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:37:45 +0000 Als Pals 20326@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>This is my first attempt at a recipe, well i say my first attempt... i had a look around the forum and took a bit from a few of other peoples recipes &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_razz.gif&quot; title=&quot;:P&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; so here it is any suggestions??</p> <p>Pale malt extract: 3kg<br /> Chocolate Malt: 200g<br /> Crystal Malt: 100g<br /> Roasted Barley: 200g</p> <p>Fuggles: 60 grams, 60 min boil<br /> Challenger: 20 grams. 10 min boil</p> <p>1x cinnamon stick<br /> 3x large orange peel<br /> 100 grams of ginger<br /> 8 black peppercorns<br /> 1 vanilla pod<br /> 200 grams of honey</p> <p>Irish ale wyeast.</p> <p>23 Litre<br /> IBU: 35<br /> EBC: 174<br /> ABV: 4.8%</p> <p>Steep grains 30 mins at 65-70 degrees in 8.0 litres. Bring to boil and add 1kg of extract. Boil fuggles for 50 mins then add the 20 grams of challenger for last 10. Add all the crimbo ingredients with 5 mins left of the boil. At end of boil add the 2kg remaining extract. What does anyone think, or do u reckon this would turn out rank?? Cheers guys </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/returning-winemaker#post-20224 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:44:08 +0000 Frank 20224@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>I&#39;ve returned to winemaking after Mr. Tesco and others doubled the price of my favourite wines over a three year period . I decided on a Beaverdale Chiraz 30 bottle kit which is fermenting nicely . Never having much joy with extraction and poor results with kits made me hang up my hydrometer nearly forty years ago , but I&#39;m back and this time I mean business :-)) The quality and range of the kits has improved enormously and I have two questions .<br /> Can anyone recommend a White Wine kit . I would like to try something similar to the floral , crisp ,acid finish German wines .<br /> With kits costing over £100 for 30 bottles does the higher end kit make a far superior wine ?<br /> Any help appreciated . </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/this-time-iv-done-it#post-20225 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:44:55 +0000 popey 20225@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>I was in the big home brew boom, about 30yrs ago,when everyone you spoke to seemed to be brewing.<br /> I had fv&#39;s all over my house,i also made wine, i thought that i would never have to go to a pub again,the problem was,how to make it TASTE like beer or wine,there was no internet forums in those days, all imformation<br /> came from the numerous magazines that suddenly appeared,but they could never cover the problems that are now answered in this forum,therefor we never new what we were doing wrong,but we did know that it did not taste like beer.<br /> Most of my brews ended up, being thrown away,untill i execepted that i was never going to make it as good as a pint in local pub, so i decided to pack it all in.<br /> But now i&#39;v found this forum, and im back on the road again, with a werry at 1010 in the fv, so thanks guys for all your advice. Popey </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie#post-20087 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:44:55 +0000 delbert 20087@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>A friend has given me his old stuff and im just starting out, the gear is about 10 years old but have soaked it 24 hours to sterilise. changed the seals and taps on both fv and kingkeg. the fv has a tap at the bottom, can i use the tap to transfer the beer into the barrel when its ready or will it drag all the sediment with it this way? got a woodfordes great eatern in there for a week as we speak( all seems well, mate told me to put whiskey in the airlock and did so but seems odd to me but not knowing any better followed his advice. the new tap on the kingkeg seems to have a very small leak on it when tested with water(about 1 drip an hour, cant see where its dripping from but have seen stain on the floor, should i bin it and get another one or is there anything i can do to remedy this? dont want to transfer my ale into and find it leaks. any advice please..sorry for daft questions but i aint got a clue to this game yet..i get the feeling that im going to become addicted to homebrewing though..thanks Del. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/confussled-newbie-saying-hello#post-19985 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:52:57 +0000 DominicJ 19985@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello all<br /> Newbie trying to get his head around whats needed for Kit Can lager, fruit juice wine, and possible even those &quot;spirit&quot; kits.<br /> This<br /> <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/beginners-kits/beer/starter-equipment-set.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/beginners-kits/beer/starter-equipment-set.html</a><br /> And the Ozy Lager seems a sensible starting place for that, but the fermented orange juice is proving trickier.</p> <p>Has anyone done a guide to turning a 5L Water bottle inton a demijohn for example? I&#39;m aware it can be done, but would be nice to know exactly which bung and airlock would be required, and what size drill bit would be wield on the lid would be handy.</p> <p>Seems a shame to buy this<br /> <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/beginners-kits/wine/brewuk-s-essential-equipment-starter-kit-6-bottle.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/beginners-kits/wine/brewuk-s-essential-equipment-starter-kit-6-bottle.html</a><br /> If its much cheaper to make own, more money for lovely beer kits.</p> <p>Are there any equipment/consumable lists floating around for say, a budget of about £100? </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-cardiff#post-19562 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:06:34 +0000 Iestyn 19562@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Just signed up - purchased all my kit from this site and love it. Totally new to brewing; I can see from the posts that I should be aspiring to the &#39;all grain&#39; beers in time, but kits will have to do me for the time being till I get my beer wings.</p> <p>Have coopers IPA and British bitter on the bottle and keg. Waiting with anticipation, though not expecting too much. It&#39;s been a good learning curve getting through the motions though.</p> <p>Will read on with keen interest for tips and tricks</p> <p>cheers guys/ and gals</p> <p>Iestyn </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/3-grain-mash#post-19897 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:14:07 +0000 stubell 19897@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Going to try a 3 grain mash today for the first time, any ideas on the best way to do this??, All ingredients in the pot at the same time??. Any and all ideas would be appreciated. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/amarillo-brew-day#post-19839 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:05:38 +0000 Als Pals 19839@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Did my first amarillo kit today and to say i wasn&#39;t looking forward to it all week would have been a lie &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_razz.gif&quot; title=&quot;:P&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; its my 2nd extract now first being tettnang tiger which is conditioning at the moment. All went really well except for when england scored a try in the rugby meaning me running to the t.v for 30 secs and in that time its almosrt like the stock pot knew i werent looking and decided to boil over a bit &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_rolleyes.gif&quot; title=&quot;:roll:&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; not to bad though the mess was cleaned up before the missus had time to tip the brew in the garden! Really starting to enjoy these extract brews now and cant wait to do the GW london pride recipe. The only real minor worry now is the starting OG was 1.030 instead of 1.050!! when i took the reading at 23 degrees and before adding the yeast. I think this could be down to the whole wort mixture not being stirred properly before taking a representive sample and cos i was topping up the wort through the strainer and hops it wasnt really mixing the wort up nice so i think most of the goodness was still near the bottom of the fv. Still not really too torn up about it nothing i can do now, but once again another very enjoyable brew day &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-south-dorset#post-19855 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:56:52 +0000 Matthew77 19855@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi All </p> <p>Just bought a Cider kit &amp; press to get me brewing some ciders. </p> <p>Sure to be a few questions so see you all around the forums &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi#post-19538 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:24:53 +0000 Digger 19538@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>Have been a lurker on the site for some time having done quite a number of beer kits now. Looking to make the jump to all grain. I&#39;ve got together most of the kit for a gas setup with my father-inlaw and brother-inlaw. Just need to sort out a mash tun now. Looking forward to tapping your collective knowledge for advice. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/pep#post-19585 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:58:08 +0000 Jean 19585@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Can wine be stored in the 5ltr plastic containers, or do you have to bottle it. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/boiler-probs#post-16247 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:33:52 +0000 beery bob 16247@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>hello fellow brewers, has anybody had problems with &#39;severin&#39; boiler.What i thought was a blown boiler the other day was not the case so it seems.Took it apart and tested found no fault put it back together put some water in plugged in turned on blew trip switch, reset switch turned on hay presto worked.Bit dubious about using it now though,any ideas would be apprieciated. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-simple-recipes#post-19598 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:40:14 +0000 math 19598@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi there, I wanted to say this is such a great site! I read a load of different stuff before I took the plunge, but when it came to it, the one page instructions the came with the Road to Amarillo pack were exactly what I needed!</p> <p>I have a couple of questions, I hope someone can help me out..</p> <p>When I syphoned the Amarillo, I tried a pint (I had to!) and it was cloudy, which I expected, but there was a huge citrus hit in it, very grapefruitey to me. I&#39;ve started drinking it in the last few days (after a week and a half in keg, it&#39;s nearly clear, and I can&#39;t really resist.. should I wait longer?) but most of that hit has gone. Will it come back as it clears more? At the moment it comes flying out of the key leaving a very frothy head, but I&#39;m smelling a lot more malt than hops. Maybe I should have left some hops in the barrel - is that &#39;dry hopping&#39;?</p> <p>My other question is, does anyone have a recipe for a simple, &#39;American craft style lager&#39; - something like Brooklyn Beer or Sam Adams, but simple like the Road to Amarillo recipe? I&#39;d love to get a really tasty lager in for Christmas &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>Oh sorry one more.. would the Amarillo recipe work well with Cascade hops?</p> <p>Thank you! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/bottled-or-on-taphmmm#post-19464 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:23:38 +0000 Als Pals 19464@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>So the question is would you rather have a fizzy, frothy bottle of your fav beer? or see it in your local on tap with that flatter, creamier head? on tap wins hands down for me!! &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_cool.gif&quot; title=&quot;8)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-to-all#post-19447 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:52:23 +0000 clovisthefatcat 19447@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all </p> <p>Started making wine last year with kits and got hooked pretty quickly - all drinkable and gloriously cheap.</p> <p>Then leapt into the realms of country wines and it all went horribly wrong! Disasterous dalliance with peach, plum and blackberry wines; all of which got stuck and refused to start again. Slightly more success with apple wine: got the right reading with hydrometer, but it steadfastly refuses to clear. Dandelion wine still in production, although also worryingly slow to clear. My faith in country wines finally paid off with some highly drinkable elderflower champagne earlier on this year.</p> <p>Anyway, just got a new batch of freebie apples so thought I&#39;d search for inspiration here. Will post some questions and see what happens - thanks in advance for any help offered. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/extract-recipe-stress#post-19370 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:23:43 +0000 Als Pals 19370@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Been trying to get my head around this for the last couple of weeks now and the more i read older posts that people have written the less i understand it, basically i would like to change some of graham wheelers AG recipes into extract recipes, but i dont have a 20 litre plus stock pot or boiler to do the recipes how he says, i just have a standard 15 litre stockpot. I have read some of saracens extract comments that other people have asked about this subject and unfortunately i seem to be a bit &quot;blonder&quot; on this subject than others cos they seem to understand straight away. Saracen says to use an 8.0 litre boil with 1kg of DME and add the rest at the end of the boil, with the hops reduced from the normal recipe to suit the 1kg of DME. So how do i work out the correct hops? i have beer engine, does this mean when doing an extract recipe on beer engine i should always type in 8.0 ltres in the volume section rather than the full 23 litres final volume then just add the hops from then onwards until they equal the right ibu&#39;s etc im looking for in the recipe? So basically never type 23 litres in the volume section because that aint the boil im looking for. If not too confusing for u peeps can someone try and describe this in a language a divvo like me would understand, sorry for the long basic question but its driving me mad &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_cry.gif&quot; title=&quot;:cry:&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; much love </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/off-to-new-forest#post-19262 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:47:01 +0000 Als Pals 19262@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Im off for the bank holiday to Lymington in the new forest, havent really had time to do my &quot;research&quot; on pubs, but i am looking forward to sitting down in a nice pub with good ale on the go and grub, anyone been here berfore and any recommendations, I&#39;m relying on some of u salisbury lads for a few answers here...... &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; cheers </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-si#post-19036 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:34:14 +0000 Simon78 19036@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello everyone,</p> <p>I&#39;m brand new to this forum and am hoping to ask a few questions in due course. I started brewing about a year and a half ago after starting out with a London Bitter BruBox which was bought for me as a gift. I was pretty impressed but the 18 pints went in no time! So I decided to buy the excellent Woodfordes Wherry Microbrewery. It was susch good value I ordered another one straight away. So far I have only done 2 brews, first I did Wherry and soon after I tried Admirals Reserve. I must say I was absolutely blown away by both (and so were my mates, my dad my father in law and everyone else who happened to drop by!!!!). Well that was 4 or 5 months ago and I haven&#39;t done anything since due to a crazy work schedule, however I am about to get back into business, I have just ordered a Woodfordes Nog kit and a Muntons Premium Smugglers Special Ale. Can&#39;t wait until the postie brings them! Roll on the homebrew...... </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/anyone-made-pear-cider#post-17060 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:05:37 +0000 Mark 17060@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all<br /> I want to make up a magnum pear cider kit to try, has anyone made this kit? If so what do you think?<br /> Also i want to make it up as specified 1st time and then make it with some pear juice next time as i have access to a supply from tree in garden. So if i juice say hyperthetically 2 litres would i just minus 2 litres of water to get the same 40 pint volume?<br /> Any advice? </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/golden-lager-recipe#post-18865 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:40:21 +0000 eca 18865@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>wondering if anyone else has tried this kit, recipe doesnt mention adding spray malt, but this was sent with the kit. Has anyone tried this kit? Was wondering if maybe use this as a primer when bottling?<br /> Thans, eca. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-everyone-1#post-18188 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:00:46 +0000 Grinderboy 18188@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Thought i would say hello to Everyone, Grinderboy here, pleased to meet you all.</p> <p>I have been hovering around the forums reading and digesting the wealth of information one here, which has helped me to decide to give Home Brewing a go!.</p> <p>A mate at work gave me some Fermenting buckets and barrels, so today I went out on a mission to Wilkos in Leek to finish off getting the final bits and bobs to get me started. Well while I was there a superbly packaged box of Norfolk Ales Wherry decided to leap into my arms!</p> <p>I didnt have the heart to put it back! so i took it home! much to the dismay of Mrs Grinder.</p> <p>Hope to start the brew once i have been on holiday. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/earls-court-beer-festival#post-18611 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:08:28 +0000 Als Pals 18611@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Just been on the camra website and have noticed that the great british beer festival is on at earls court until tomorrow, seeing its only a few tube stops from me im gonna pop down there and see what its about. Never been to a beer festival before has anyone else? hopefully learn a thing or two and try a few new brews &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:-)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-hull#post-18376 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:57:17 +0000 Matthew 18376@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello all, Just like to say I have found everything on brewuk really very helpfull, I have been brewing ciders and wines for a while now and have just bottled my first wherry kit which has gone really well(so far).<br /> I want to get into AG brewing and am in the process of building a gas fired setup using old beer kegs(scrapped ones not stolen ones!) and was wondering is anyone from the Hull/east yorkshire area? I would like to get some advice and pick up some tips before I finish my setup,and maybe watch someone else with experiance have a brewday but cant find anyone locally,<br /> Hope there is somebody out there! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/noob-brewer-got-the-bug#post-18321 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:22:27 +0000 Loz 18321@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi All,<br /> After years of thinking about it I got myself a Youngs Brew Buddy kit, made it &amp; drunk it! </p> <p>I was so pleased with the results I&#39;ve bought 2 x fermenting buckets &amp; 2 x barrels, &amp; so now have 3 beers on the go!</p> <p>I&#39;ve been reading this forum for a couple of days so thought I&#39;d say hello &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:-)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>I&#39;ll no doubt be picking all your expert brains very soon....</p> <p>Cheers! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie-on-forum#post-18048 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:40:16 +0000 Nobby 18048@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all,<br /> I live in Lowestoft, Suffolk and have now just starting to use this forum as wanting to start brewing again after a long time not doing any due to extension work at home. I mainly have made beer from kits and now looking into starting with boiling, mashing etc for a proper brew. Will be looking into getting equipment for this and hopefully this forum will point me in the right direction.<br /> I have also enjoyed making wine, again from kits.<br /> Looking forward to starting up again &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:-)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; <br /> Cheers<br /> Adam </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/help-with-priming-please#post-16401 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:59:58 +0000 Mark 16401@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all<br /> Years ago when i used to prime bottles i just put a level teaspoon of sugar or enhancer straight from packet and tipped it down funnel straight to bottom of bottle as advised by Cliff at BeersUnlimited Westcliff.<br /> Never had a problem with this and thought it be less messy than disolving sugar in water and then adding to bottles.<br /> Does this still seem ok with you or is there a tried and trusted method that i may find easier or get better results from?<br /> Was also thinking of adding 1 and half carbonation drops to the bottle as well. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/first-crack-at-extract-tettnang-tiger#post-18155 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:06:35 +0000 Als Pals 18155@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>So today has finally come after all week of non stop brew talk to the missus. The lucky little devil &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; . So everything is set up, the wyeast Pilsner lager is expanding nicely in my boiler cupboard and my hops and malt extract is all lined up nicely on my kitchen counter like a kid with their christmas presents. Just about to set the brew fridge to 20 degrees before i get started... really looking forward to this one and hope there aint no hiccups cos wanna give a few bottles of these bad boys out to mates to show em exactly what a good old home brews really like &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_cool.gif&quot; title=&quot;8)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; . Someone recommended putting the hops in a kind of hop sock to save little bits going thru the sieve. Would this interfere with the hops doing their job properly?? </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/evening-all#post-18090 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:18:38 +0000 funky-eddie 18090@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi People,</p> <p>I&#39;ve finally got myself a woodforde microbrewery kit from BrewUK after promising myself I would for ages once I had a spare few quid. And in fact today I ordered a few more bits to add to my booze making so thought I should really say hello before I start bombarding the forum with questions and requests for advice. So hello &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>I&#39;ve made ginger beer a few times before using very basic recipe but this has always been in a 5 litre water bottle with no air lock and the need to release the lid at least once a day to stop me having a ginger beer stained ceiling. So of course the first thing I&#39;ve started on once my kit arrived was a vat of ginger beer. Once thats done I&#39;ll get onto the wherry but I wanted to have a drink ready soon and the ginger only takes about a week. I&#39;m really looking forwards to making some fruit based drinks and the turbo cider recipe on this forum has got me thinking too...</p> <p>Anyway I&#39;ll try to keep the stupid questions to a minimum and hopefully I&#39;ll have some advice I can pass on at some point...</p> <p>Ed </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-6#post-18123 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:38:15 +0000 jinxy72 18123@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>hi all .. this forum has been rated/suggested to me cos its friendly and welcoming to noobs lol ... so here i am &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/the-waiting-is-killing-me#post-18067 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:48:30 +0000 AKMild 18067@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>First brew (Wherry) has been in the keg almost four weeks and I vowed I&#39;d let it condition for that long before touching it. Don&#39;t know how I&#39;ve managed! Roll on the weekend!</p> <p>Keith </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/primingim-confusedplease-help#post-15970 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:01:02 +0000 champs 15970@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>I&#39;ve just joined the home brewing scene and I&#39;ve learnt a great deal from your forum threads and tip. Thanks.<br /> I&#39;m hoping someone can clarify the priming process for me when bottling....I&#39;m a little confused. I&#39;m on my first IPA brew kit and will be looking to bottle in about a week’s time from now. I understand that adding half a teaspoon of sugar per pint to the beer prior to bottling will carbonate and condition the beer? Will this be a lot of carbonation, as I don&#39;t particularly want fizz in my ale when drinking or will it be removed from the beer when the bottles are opened....or have I got the wrong end of the stick altogether?</p> <p>Any help is much appreciated,</p> <p>Cheers. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/lager-recipes#post-17985 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:32:55 +0000 Als Pals 17985@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Good evening fellow brewers,<br /> anybody know any good lager recipes? got the brew fridge up and running tonight :D, with thanks from older posts from the likes of Nath, Hamish and others... i am just about to order the tettnang tiger lager extract kit off of Greg but seeing there is only two extract recipes for lagers on this site i was wondering if anybody new any recipes, i have also downloaded beer engine and would anyone recommend ingredients to start off the process such as lager malt and dried pale extract and such to maybe create my own recipes?? Unfortunately cant afford all grain kit at the moment so extract will havr to do for now. &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_rolleyes.gif&quot; title=&quot;:roll:&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>cheers guys, </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-everyone-new-this-this-thing-and-may-need-help#post-17651 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:28:43 +0000 simonpauls 17651@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello everyone just about to start building a 100litre brewery and<br /> Need all the help I can get. Which is the best system??? </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-newbie#post-17677 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:26:08 +0000 elbasstardo 17677@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi guys</p> <p>new to the forum but hardly new to brewing!</p> <p>a bit about me.... home brewing since i was 18 so 14years now, mainly ale but will try anything have done cider, lagers, stout, wines all sorts! i do enjoy an experimental brew</p> <p>mainly use brew kits then add enhancers/different flavours additives and that but have brewed from scratch a few times and now grow my own fuggles and golding hops.</p> <p>I usually bottle all my beer but have recently rediscovered my 2 pressure barrels in the back of the shed so will be making use of them this year, when i find the correct seal kit!</p> <p>ive always just bodged around with my brewing but will now start asking questions about how to do it properly!</p> <p>cheers<br /> stu </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-to-all-fellow-brewers#post-17603 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:58:52 +0000 seyvalb28 17603@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi Guys,</p> <p>I made country wine many years ago from all the usual ingredients, blackberries elderberries, etc. but stopped when wine became cheaper in the eighties. On retirement I took on an allotment and planted a dozen Vines, six each of Müeller Thurgau and Seyval. With a bit of luck I managed to obtain 6 gallons of wine last<em> Vendage</em> which should be drinkable next year. I also brewed up a couple of gallons of Cider from windfalls.<br /> Carry on the good work. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/not-quite-the-dark-side-but-definately-in-the-shadows#post-16002 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:37:46 +0000 seamus48 16002@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi All...</p> <p>Have been lurking here for a while as a guest and have picked up lots o useful info along the way. Have been brewing for about 2 years now (although did a bit quite a few years ago ;-)) Started off as a means to help my teenage son understand organic chemistry for GCSE and it just grew from there. Prolly done about 40 kits since then and only had one that was rank.</p> <p>Anyhoo... it&#39;s been a busy day today... bottled 40 pints of Blackrock cider this morning and then spent the rest of the day brewing an Amarillo swiftly followed by a Summer Ale. Thanks Greg... the packs were excellent and real easy to follow. Smelt awesome (although my daughter wrinkled her nose up when she got in after her GCSE exam this afternoon... Wimmin... can&#39;t live with &#39;em, can&#39;t kill &#39;em and bury &#39;em in the garden.</p> <p>So... having now been seduced by the whole bubbly pan of goodies on the stove thing I think my son and I are slipping further into the shadows towards the dark side... Now, where&#39;s that winning lottery ticket I need to convert our shed into a microbrewery?</p> <p>Oh, and how does one add a &#39;drinking, fermenting, planning etc thingy to to bottom of a post?</p> <p>Drinking: A take on Blackrock Cider, St Peter&#39;s Ruby, Woody&#39;s Great Eastern, Coopers Australian.<br /> Fermenting: Amarillo, Summer Ale (our first extracts!!)<br /> Conditioning: 80 pints of Cider, 80 pints of Ruby, 80 pints of Great Eastern, 40 pints of Coopers.<br /> Planning: </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/how-rude-of-me-hello#post-17314 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:31:20 +0000 Spyke 17314@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>I just realised that I have dived into the forum, asking questions of you all without introducing myself.</p> <p>So briefly,</p> <p>Hello. I am Spyke.</p> <p>I have been looking at home brewing for a few years now and Real Ale is my drink of choice. Followed closely by rum. Finally taken the plunge and like many opted for a Wherry Kit to get em going.</p> <p>Selection of my favorite tipples include - Hog&#39;s Back TEA (Local), Surrey Hills Shere Drop (Another Local), Adnam&#39;s Broadside, Sharp&#39;s Doom Bar. I could go on (Tanglefoot, Old Peculier)</p> <p>When not drinking I am generally doing something active and outside (running, cycling, surfing, climbing) or fixing up my splitscreen VW.</p> <p>I look forward to exchanging knowledge, brewing beer and drinking with you fine looking folk. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-new-member-neil#post-16993 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:43:16 +0000 neil dm 16993@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi, all<br /> Just registered, I&#39;ve been brewing beer from kits on &amp; off for many years &amp; planning to try grain brewing to see how I get on. Hoping for any advice or tips so I don&#39;t make a complete mess of it. Cheers Neil. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/mini-keg-or-bottles#post-17078 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:58:33 +0000 Als Pals 17078@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>evening all, was going to brew a lager next month and i want to keep the stock for a couple of months. I&#39;m really liking the look of the mini kegs but wondering if any of u guys have used them before? In terms of conditioning lager i know its better to bottle than barrel to keep the fizz, and im just wondering whether a mini keg would be able to contain a fizzier lager than barrel because i don&#39;t really fancy the hassle of cleaning and sterilising 40 bottles everytime i use them! how good are mini kegs for lager? </p> <p>cheers, Al. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/stirring-whilst-fermenting#post-16986 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:40:15 +0000 Als Pals 16986@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi Guys, just a quick one, my brew has been fermenting for 11 days now but 3 days ago i gave it a little stir just to try and encourage the yeast to drop, cos of the weather was lookin at gettin it barreled today to get the second stage going or is it still too soon after i stirred it, will there still be sediment that hasnt dropped from the stir yet or is 3 days long enough? </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/can-cornelius-kegs-bbe-used-for-real-ale#post-16969 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:05:32 +0000 Ian 16969@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>I live in Australia and I am going to try and brew some real ale (not the fizzy larger they sell down here) The only kegs I can find are &#39;Cornelius kegs&#39;. Can these be used for real ale? I understand that you have to put gas in them - will that not make my ale fizzy? Going to attempt a Timothy Taylor so don&#39;t want it fizzy.</p> <p>Ian PC. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-5#post-16669 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:43:22 +0000 Notts19 16669@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Just A Quick Hello From Me , Just joined this site , Ive been brewing now for 25 years and love it CHEERS &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/dry-hopping-adding-to-brews#post-16698 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:40:15 +0000 Als Pals 16698@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi guys,</p> <p>still reading the great advice from the forum that everyone gives have learnt so much already that i didnt think i would, at the moment cos im still an amateur i have done 2 kits, (whilst im trying to feel my way round the whole different yeasts and hop options and what they do!), hopefully going on to extract before christmas. I want to add a little bit of something to my kits until then, just finished a ruby red and as nice as it was i felt it was missing something, i see people saying &#39;dry hopping&#39; spices things up a bit. What exactly is dry hopping and how does it work? what stage of the brewing process do i start dry hopping, making the wort of in the fermenter? Any other tips anyone else can give to adding more to kits.</p> <p>cheers, Al. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/tips-on-sterilising-please#post-16478 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:23:11 +0000 Mark 16478@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>As you know had an 8 year lay off from brewing and before i start again shortly getting as much information and help as possible as rather rusty and out of touch on the methods.<br /> Sterilisation most important part anybody got any tips to help me get it spot on when i start as i do not know what product is best to use? Best way to sterilize FB and bottles please as well.<br /> Thanks Mark </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/loads-of-yeast-on-surface#post-16812 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:56:45 +0000 Als Pals 16812@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all, again!...</p> <p>currently brewing a woodfordes great eastern and its been in the fermenter for 9 days now, just done a hydro reading and it read 0.012 but upon doing so saw that there were loads of little pieces of yeast all on the surface of the brew quite a lot aswell. is this normal? or has something gone wrong, also shall i keep it fermenting or move it to the barrel, been really looking forward to this one so hope all will be fine &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif&quot; title=&quot;:?&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/whos-who#post-16344 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:25:59 +0000 Mark 16344@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>As a member whom has just joined today i was wondering if the regular contributants to this site with all the brew speek and knowledge could take the time and give a lowdown on their experience with brewing and this site.<br /> For example how long you been brewing?<br /> How long have you been giving advice on this site?<br /> What do you brew?<br /> Do you brew just beer or wine or both or anything else?<br /> Do you use kits like us novices or recipes only?<br /> Anything else you could add to do with your favourite pastime?</p> <p>Think anything you could say about your experience will be of great reading and interest to us who are new to this.<br /> Thanks Mark </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/2nd-brew-on-the-go#post-16276 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:15:59 +0000 Als Pals 16276@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>just finished my st peters ruby red and has been conditioning in the barrel for a week now, still a bit cloudy though, but the flavours are starting to come together now compared to last week :P. Now i have just stuck my woodfordes great eastern ale in the fermenting bucket and cant wait for that golden colour to come thru! i heard woodfordes did good kits any reviews on the great eastern? i think my next project will be either amarillo or summer ale, i am also on the verge of a brew fridge coming in to the garage next week! just waiting for the highly recommended atc 800 to arrive at my door, its all looking up! just gotta make sure i keep the missus sweet. Maybe i should treat her to a day out? anyone know any good breweries to visit!! &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/boiler-blow-up#post-16138 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:31:27 +0000 beery bob 16138@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>What a bummer of a day. Half way through a boil, boiler blows all trips in house,can&#39;t fix it so get out standby, goes fine for ten minutes then starts blowing 13 amp fuse every 20 minutes.I,m goner savour every last drop of this brew. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/youngs-yeast#post-16113 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:13:15 +0000 beery bob 16113@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>hello guys new member but been brewin for donkeys years.anybody got anything good to say about youngs yeast, run out of safale 04 so got wife [big mistake] to get some yeast from local store,got some youngs well rather disapointing to say the least. brew could be down the drain job.sob sob </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/amarillo-can-it-be-barrelled#post-15963 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:23:51 +0000 Als Pals 15963@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Evening all,</p> <p>Was looking at going to an extract brew of which my choice would be the highly rated amarillo, just wondered whether it can barrelled rather than bottled? and what is the best kind temperature for the beer to be served at? Also would be ok to barrel than maybe bottle some of it to give to friends a few weeks later or would the beer taste no good once already barrelled??</p> <p>any advice for a newbie!!! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/inexperienced-new-brewer#post-15786 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:24:29 +0000 Als Pals 15786@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>:-)Hi all,<br /> Been following a few blogs people have posted on the forums and i must say its refreshing to see a forum where people don&#39;t slag others off and who are genuinely here to help!! I have just ordered the st peters brewing starter kit and i see alot of recommendations about using spraymalt instead of sugar before transferring to the barrel, i will probably sound well naive now :oops:, but there are so many different types of spraymalt, which would be suited best for the st peters ruby red??</p> <p>Cheers guys and its a pleasure to meet u &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:-)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/old-newbie#post-15816 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:52:38 +0000 AKMild 15816@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi everyone, having reached the wrong side of 50 and been bought a ginger beer kit for Christmas (which has turned out nicely for a soft drink), I thought I&#39;d get in on the home brewing lark. My Avatar reflects the liquid I was weaned on all those years ago. I remember when I started drinking I could get very merry indeed on £1.00 (5 pints), and I am pleased to say that due to my age and lack of practice I can still do so (a quarter of a pint!).</p> <p>Ordered the Wherry microbrewery yesterday and boyish impatience has already set in. How I will be able to leave a keg for four weeks is anybody&#39;s guess.</p> <p>I&#39;m impressed by Greg&#39;s helpfulness on a couple of newbie-type questions I fired off before buying.</p> <p>Happy brewing!</p> <p>Keith </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-champagne-help-please#post-15573 Sat, 28 May 2011 17:47:42 +0000 Maz 15573@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all, more of a lurker than a poster.</p> <p>My other half brews a lot of the ales from Brew UK, and I have decided to get in on the act and try the Elderflower Champagne.</p> <p>I&#39;ve followed the recipe that came with the kit and I&#39;m ready now to filter and bottle up. It&#39;s had two weeks fermenting and I&#39;ve used the dried flowers not fresh. It&#39;s been bubbling happily for the past 2 weeks.</p> <p>I&#39;ve just taken a quick peek as I was going to bottle it up, but there is mould like lumps on the surface. Is this normal and in fact not mould but possibly the yeast reacting with the flowers and nothing to worry about? I don&#39;t want to bother sterilizing bottles and the such if it has gone off. &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_sad.gif&quot; title=&quot;:(&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>I tried to post in the wine section but for some reason it keeps asking me to log on even though I&#39;m logged on. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/another-new-swansea-girl#post-15622 Sun, 29 May 2011 20:24:58 +0000 madlen_lieb 15622@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>hi,<br /> my hubby and me are brewing beer kits since last years fathers day. for real brewing is to less space in our house (including 2 lively toddlers) 200 grolsh bottles and several 5l barrels &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_sad.gif&quot; title=&quot;:(&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; <br /> as we are german, we prefer lager, pilsner and wheat beer</p> <p>i found the forum yesterday, when i was looking for a better fermentation bucket </p> <p>lg maddy </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/elderflower-champagne-insects#post-15598 Sun, 29 May 2011 13:07:07 +0000 blondedolphin 15598@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi I&#39;m new to the home brew thing but I thought I&#39;d have a go at the elderflower champagne. I thought I&#39;d got all the insects off the flower heads, I rinsed each one really thoroughly but when I put them in the brewing barrel a few floated to the top, is this going to be a problem? Also I wasn&#39;t sure if I should take the stalks off the flowers? I&#39;ve left them on.<br /> The recipe that came with the kit says to leave to ferment for two weeks, some other recipes advise stirring the mix regularly<br /> Any advice welcome, I hope I haven&#39;t ruined my first attempt at home brew<br /> thanks </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-brewer-1#post-15581 Sun, 29 May 2011 08:10:12 +0000 Bernie 15581@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>Just set up the Micro Brewery kit with the St Peter&#39;s Ruby Ale and have to say very impressed so far.</p> <p>Delivery just in time for the bank holiday weekend. All set up and really brought some memories of my dad doing his real ale. He can&#39;t wait to get one of his own on the go after a 20 year gap!</p> <p>The fermentation bin is set up and down in the cellar. At the bottom end of the recommended temp on the box (17o) for the fermenation but hope things are just a bit cold after the night.</p> <p>One question - after measuring the gravity using the trial jar and hydrometer, should you clean and sterilise both now, or clean for the meantime, and then sterilse before the next use?</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>Andrew </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-girl#post-15508 Thu, 26 May 2011 12:38:20 +0000 Jules 15508@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi<br /> I have been making my own fruit wines for a couple of years now and last year also got into brewing beer and cider from kits.<br /> This weekend I plan to try a mash kit for the first time and have brought the Summer Ale recipe.<br /> Later this year we plan to make cider from apples - free access to an unwanted crop - so my birthday present is a crusher and press!<br /> I have often used this forum for tips and ideas so I thought it was time to join - hope you guys don&#39;t mind a girl joining your gang!</p> <p>Have a great Bank Holiday - a whole extra day for brewing judging by the weather forecast! &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif&quot; title=&quot;:lol:&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>Jules x </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-brewer-saying-hello#post-15522 Thu, 26 May 2011 21:59:46 +0000 deadeyedave 15522@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi<br /> It has taken me a year to get round to brewing my first brew (got the equipment for my 40th...shat it and waited for ages), but am sitting here supping a fine Way to Amirillo that I brewed up several weeks back and was ready yesterday. A fine beer, am dead chuffed with myself at being able to brew up a good un and not to contaminate it with my various flora. And the taste!!! Equally as good as many many beers that I have ben forkign out sveeral quid on ever week....so all good!</p> <p>Anyway, boiled up my first summer ale on Sunday and got way too brave and added coriander seed to the boil and some lime leaves to the end of it. It&#39;s in its FV and smelling fine. Am converted; this home brewing lark is the business...hope th summer al comes out good</p> <p>Will hopefully &quot;keep the heid&quot; over the next few beers and follow the recipes so that I have something to comapre my experiments to; looking forward to joining in the forums too</p> <p>Here&#39;s to you all!<br /> Dave (dead eye) </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/abv#post-15529 Fri, 27 May 2011 13:24:18 +0000 stubell 15529@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>is it possible to increase the ABV during a 2nd fermentation and if so, how?, i know that sounds like a silly question but my ABV is looking slightly disappointing at the moment. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hops-1#post-15411 Sun, 22 May 2011 11:45:08 +0000 stubell 15411@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Just made a new batch this morninig using GOLDINGS hops and intend &quot;DRY HOPPING&quot; a 2nd fermentation, any suggestions on what would compliment the GOLDINGS? </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-again#post-14838 Tue, 03 May 2011 09:05:47 +0000 calibra 14838@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Don`t know why so much of origianl post was missing</p> <p>Seems to be no way of editing and correcting it</p> <p>Calibra </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-4#post-14837 Tue, 03 May 2011 09:02:59 +0000 calibra 14837@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>I used to make wine and beer at home, many years ago. I would like to start again, beginning with beer making. Equipment specs have moved on it seems since 1970 !!! I used to get all my <code><br /> <pre><code>u</code></pre> </code> from Boots the chemist. Don<code><br /> <pre><code>r</code></pre> </code>tubes<code><br /> <pre><code>a</code></pre> </code>t really know where to start, been such a long time.</p> <p>Regards</p> <p>Calibra </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-3#post-14826 Mon, 02 May 2011 13:34:52 +0000 Dunners 14826@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Just registered having started drinking my Woodfordes Wherry. Fairly pleased with how it has come out. Only criticism is that it&#39;s a bit watery. Have Muntons Connoisseur&#39;s Continental Lager fermenting now, but having read up on this forum am interested in trying some extract brewing. The Amarillo recipe seems to be quite popular so will probably give that a go. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/the-search-for-old-peculiar#post-14458 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:32:00 +0000 bigknickers 14458@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi to you learned brewers from a newboy. A year ago I bought a Muntons kit as it was supposed to be a close resemblance to old peculiar................sadly it wasn&#39;t and as a result I couldn&#39;t be bothered to have another go.</p> <p>But I&#39;ll give it one more shot, for me, I only like a beer you can stand a spoon up in! I&#39;m very much an Owd Rodger/Old peculiar/Old thumper kinda bloke, so experts, is there a kit/extract that resembles one of these wonderful elixars? </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-newbie#post-13697 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:06:21 +0000 JT035 13697@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>hey all put my first brew in its barrel and left it sitting in my cuboard under the stairs for 3 mounths will it be ok and is a brewferm diablo a good next kit to try many thanx ps iam in wiltshire just outside durrington </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/any-advice-please#post-13713 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:54:55 +0000 yampy 13713@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all,<br /> I have just started drinking my St Peters Ruby Red Ale 40 pt and I am loving it.<br /> I have a Coopers Australian Lager 40 Pts in the FV at the moment and I am planning<br /> my next purchase of lager, any recommendations would be welcome.</p> <p>My lager will not last very long as I have a couple of sons that will be helping me<br /> drink it. So I will have lager in the FV all of the time. So my question is would I<br /> be able to use the 2 gallon barrels for lager or should I stick to bottles? Could I<br /> use the PET Bottles 1 Litre Clear Carton for lager and for bitter?</p> <p>Thanks in advance</p> <p>Thanks Greg for a first class all round service. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wannebee-salisbury-ag-brewer#post-13464 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:16:19 +0000 Anonymous 13464@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello, building my kit slowly to do my 1st AG. Gonna do one extract in the meantime. Any Salisbury AG brewers prepared to let me sit on on their brew ? </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/can-i-leave-my-brew-fermenting-for-too-long#post-9944 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:24:57 +0000 Ian S 9944@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello all</p> <p>I just joined the forum tonight as I have my very first brew just about ready to go. I can&#39;t wait.</p> <p>My brew has been fermenting now for 11 days (Youngs Harvest Ale - not sure if its any good. The wife baought it with the kit). Instructions said 5-10 days. The reason why I&#39;m leaving it longer is that I&#39;m waiting on a delivery from BrewUk for another 25Ltr bin with a tap and little brewer along with coopers carbonation drops (order shipped 15/12). I figured it would be easier to bottle if I syphoned the first fermentation batch through a muslin cloth and funnel (to try and remove any sediment caught up) into my second bin. From there I could bottle it through the tap and little bottler. All in all just to make the whole process tidier.</p> <p>The brew has been kept at a constant temperature (20 - 22 degrees C) for the full time. It now has a SG of 1.006.</p> <p>Question is: would it be OK to leave it for another few days until my other equipment arrives or do I need to bottle it now?</p> <p>Thanks in advance for any responses</p> <p>Ian </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/easy-peeps-been-a-while#post-13422 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:19:37 +0000 PMA 13422@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>How&#39;s tricks people? I&#39;ve been incredibly busy the last month or so, so I&#39;ve not had much time to post <em>or</em> brew for that matter. Since I last posted I&#39;ve turned 30, got a CAMRA membership and I&#39;m now on the lookout for a fake beard and some ugly knitwear to complete the look &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>I got a few quid by way of gifts for my birthday, so I&#39;m probably going to order the Amarillo extract pack soon, so I can get it bang on for the warmer climes. Just a quick question if I may: If I keg the beer (more than likely for the sake of ease) can I then bottle some if I want to, straight out of the keg? Just a thought as I may well need to bottle some to keep cool as the days become warmer. Any tips here would be good!</p> <p>In the meantime, hope you&#39;re all keeping well!</p> <p>EDIT: Way to Amarillo pack just been ordered &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/st-peters-ruby-ale#post-13386 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:26:52 +0000 Dave 1 13386@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi guys just finished the first barrel of Ruby ale, went just as the instructions said loads of pressure in the barrel right to the end, very palatable pint to. up to see greg for another kit now Cheers see you </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-there#post-13300 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:23:25 +0000 Goliath 13300@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello!<br /> New member here, been lurking for a while but decided to take the plunge &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; <br /> Great forum you have here!</p> <p>A little about my brewing background..</p> <p>I&#39;d always wanted brew, then around a year and a half ago I dec ided to give it a try, a Cooper&#39;s Stout kit.<br /> Result wasn&#39;t great, but drinkable.</p> <p>I then tried a few different kits, IPA, Real Ale, Nut Brown Ale, etc, with various degrees of success. During this time I moved from secondary fermenting in a plastic keg, to bottle conditioning, which saw my beer improve a lot! My latest venture is Cooper&#39;s Irish Stout, inluding my first ever go at dried malt extracts. I tried a bottle last night, and it&#39;s not there yet, but I think a bit more time in the bottle and she&#39;ll be an improvement on last time &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>I&#39;m also working on a ginger beer, although that is from scratch. In the future, I&#39;d like to me consistantly good beer (I imagine I&#39;ll need to move to AG at some point...), some whisky and some wine.</p> <p>Phew. wrote a bit more than inteded, but oh well, it&#39;s my first post!</p> <p>So hello everyone &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hey#post-13342 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:47:23 +0000 mattgrav 13342@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>Pretty new to this brewing lark, but i have to say this is the best hobby ever!<br /> Only 3 brews under my belt so far but 4th is fermenting and i intend to produce many more.<br /> Hope to meet some of you at soon and met Greg today!</p> <p>Great community and learning so much every day and loving every minute.<br /> Cheers to you all,<br /> Matt </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-waterloville#post-13306 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:37:09 +0000 yampy 13306@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all, been reading this forum for a week now and I have learnt a lot thanks.<br /> Used to brew from kits 30 years ago and thought I might give it a go again. Just<br /> bought the St Peters Microbrewery Premium kit and have had it in the FV for four<br /> days now, can&#39;t wait till it&#39;s ready as I love my drink.</p> <p>Just ordered my second FV, barrel and Young&#39;s Harvest Yorkshire Bitter 40pt and other<br /> bits and bobs.</p> <p>Will probably stick with the kits till I get familiar with home brew and then move<br /> on to the more difficult areas of home brewing.</p> <p>That&#39;s all for now &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:-)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>yampy </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-hampshire#post-13059 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:43:29 +0000 Guy 13059@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>Recently got into this new hobby, although the drinking bit is from far from new with 20 years legal experience!</p> <p>Already have a Coopers Aussie lager bottled, a Wherry conditioning in the barrel a couple of CalCon kits in the wine rack and tonight I am enjoying a glass of Butlers Portavino which ain&#39;t bad for £10!</p> <p>Great forum and great service from Brew.</p> <p>Cheers<br /> Guy </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-coventry#post-12746 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:33:06 +0000 Trefor 12746@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi Everyone,</p> <p>I have just started brewing again after a long break. I now have retired so have more time to indulge my brewing aspirations. So far I have just used kits, but have found the posts on making mashing tuns interesting and intend to try this in the not too distant future.</p> <p>Trefor </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/quantities-another-newbie-here#post-13174 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:22:07 +0000 wildgeeza 13174@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hey all,</p> <p>Another newbie here.. Just a quick question about the quantities in home cooked kits. I&#39;ve managed a decent basic Wherry brew kit and wanted to look at venturing into cooking up some malt and using our own hops (hopefully this summer if we get a decent harvest). I&#39;ve done a Google search on this question, but never really came up with good enough answers.</p> <p>So the question is... Is creating malt alot like &#39;basic cookery&#39;? - By that, I mean can we change the percentage of ingredients and get the same results? I.e. can I divide everything by 4 on an existing 40 pint recipe and get approx 10 pints? Or will the brew come out noticeably different? </p> <p>If this basic division is true, how does time factor into the cooking and fermentation processes? Do they remain the same? Or do they need altering as well? For now, I just mean from an existing recipe, rather than altering bitterness properties etc.</p> <p>I was going to start this idea with the Summer-Ale recipe from the website/shop as a proof of concept to cook up smaller batches. This way, I can eventually start mixing up my own ingredients and have a selection of beers, before I look to make larger quantities.</p> <p>I know this probably sounds like a stupid basic question, but I wanted to start experimenting with smaller batches, rather than waiting and producing 40 pints of pure yuck!...</p> <p>Thanks in advance </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/atc-800#post-13099 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 23:33:50 +0000 therebelmc 13099@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello from Derby. Called in to see Greg while on a short break to Wiltshire recently. Thanks for the good advice. Have purchased the ATC 800+ as recommended . Where is it best to place the temp probe. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-rainy-deal#post-12775 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:57:16 +0000 Andy 12775@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Just thought I&#39;d say a quick hello and give Many Thanks for all the help I&#39;ve received from the site (red eye&#39;s from reading) and also the excellent service from Greg and Brew Uk.<br /> Gotta go I&#39;ve got to decide what&#39;s turned my Young&#39;s Sauvignon Blanc that is bubbling away nicely into somethin that resembles Robinson&#39;s Orange Barley !!<br /> Wish me Luck !</p> <p>Andy </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-wine-maker-here-from-northern-ireland#post-12419 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:55:57 +0000 IrishCol 12419@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all ...</p> <p>Just wanted to pop by and say hello!! I have my first wine brewing at the moment so wish me luck as I am really looking forward to learning all about wine making so much help, tips and advice will no doubt be needed by myself along the way!</p> <p>Great forum here too and look forward to getting to know you all! &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-northern-ireland#post-10362 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:17:23 +0000 Steve_K 10362@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Greetings from County Down.<br /> Never realised there was a forum on this website! Anywho, I&#39;m 22 and have been brewing for around a year. Finally converted to all grain about 3 months ago, I love seriously hoppy IPAs and dark Trappist styles.<br /> Also studying for my WSET diploma with a keen interest in spirits and cocktails. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-addition-to-the-forum-from-stonehenge#post-12197 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:26:20 +0000 Marlin.45 12197@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Just dropping in to say hi to all from another home brewer near Stonehenge.</p> <p>I have been brewing on and off for 15 years but I have only recently come back into it so I could have good ale to hand and of course it is cheaper than the pub...or supermarket.</p> <p>Until a few months back I only had a top tap King keg, but a visit to Greg saw me walking away with a Cornelius so I now have both options &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>Cheers,<br /> Paul </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-brewer-here-1#post-8982 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:26:40 +0000 degsie73 8982@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>I&#39;ve got the bug again just got back to brewing after an 17 year break, trying to make up for lost time -<br /> first brew Lions Pride (ok to drink but flat due to problems with king keg barrel) coopers dark ale just<br /> conditioning in bottles (high hopes for this one) and wherry popping away nicely in the spare room!<br /> If I bring home any more kit think my missus might walk out - but hey think of all that beer I&#39;ll have<br /> to consul myself!!! Happy brewing lads!! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/breweriana-collectios#post-11367 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:51:31 +0000 swedass 11367@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Is there more people who is collecting breweriana such as beer labels, coasters, crown caps and ect.? </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/county-durham-newbie#post-11203 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:15:40 +0000 Devon 11203@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hey there,</p> <p>Been reading the foru mfor a few weeks now and decided to sign up and say hello.<br /> Looking to get into brewing as a hobby and this site has been a big help so far. Can&#39;t wait to order up and get a batch on the go.</p> <p>Look forward to picking your brains in the near future. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-quality#post-10020 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 19:26:34 +0000 fudge 10020@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi can anybody tell me if it is worth making my beer and wine out of r/o water which strips absolutly everything out of tap water (i keep marine fish) or is tap water just as good . R/o can take a while to make 5gallons thanks </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/tips-hat#post-10578 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:59:58 +0000 eeyore 10578@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello there<br /> A big hello from stockport, I&#39;m not new to brewing but am new to grain brewing... which once i&#39;ve got back from scotland and placed the order... I&#39;ll be doin ASAP &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif&quot; title=&quot;:lol:&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/secondary-fermentation-newbie#post-10529 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:27:00 +0000 adamp 10529@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi beer brewers,</p> <p>I&#39;m just about to take the plunge into this wonderful world and I just have a quick question re secondary fermentation. I&#39;ve bought a Coopers English Bitter starter kit and it comes with the standard Coopers carbonation drops. It recommends to put two drops into each 750mL bottle however I am planning to use 500mL glass bottles that I&#39;ve been collecting for my maiden brew. Obviously I&#39;d prefer not to have 46 exploding glass bottles on my hands so I&#39;m thinking two drops will be too much, but one drop would be too little. </p> <p>Would anybody have any advice as to how much regular household sugar I should put into each bottle... or is this a stupid idea?</p> <p>Cheers! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/what-home-brew-is-every-body-drinking#post-10034 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:52:37 +0000 wildbrew 10034@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Tonight i will be drinking my 2009 vintage Ederberry wine 13.5% vol and a pint or 4 of my EDME Lager 4.5% vol &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/merry-christmas-to-one-and-all#post-10314 Sat, 25 Dec 2010 11:25:13 +0000 wildbrew 10314@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Merry christmas and a happy new year to all on this forum,may the beer and wine keep flowing &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif&quot; title=&quot;:wink:&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/greetings-from-norfolk#post-10180 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:10:42 +0000 Rincewinds_Hat 10180@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello, returned to brewing last year after 20 years off.<br /> Mainly using the premium kits and still considering myself as an amatuer.</p> <p>Rince </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-a-first-time-brewer#post-9637 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:20:53 +0000 Mike1986 9637@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi. As the title suggests i&#39;m a first timer. I have my first brew, a milestone crusadar kit on the go at the moment. I nearly failed at the first hurdle in the form of a bad sachet of yeast. But after a bit of a panic and a fresh<br /> pitch its now bubbling like a good one. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/what-is-the-correct-amount-of-sugar#post-5814 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:47:16 +0000 Michael 5814@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>I am very new this brewing game, but loving it.<br /> I have just about finished drinking my first barrel of Wherry, it’s to good for words.<br /> The second barrel of wherry will be ready in about one week.<br /> And all being well, my third barrel will be delivered tomorrow.<br /> I have a question for one of you experts out there. The Wherry instructions say to add half a teaspoon of sugar per pint that equals about 100grams. Reading the Forum it has been suggested that 80 grams should be added. What effects will the amounts of sugar have on the beer (my first one did take six weeks to clear)?<br /> Cheers,<br /> Mike. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wine-not-bubbling#post-6774 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11:41:45 +0000 janej 6774@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <br /> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-brewer#post-8946 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:03:41 +0000 Dave 1 8946@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi guys and girls, used to brew regularly years ago but haven&#39;t for a while, son, and son and law have got interested so we decided to have a go. Have got dave lines book and have been thrilled to find a new shop so close to home. Will be making a visit soon to get our equipment organized, no doubt will be on the forum asking for help too. good to meet you all. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/greetings-from-germany#post-9725 Sat, 11 Dec 2010 19:40:30 +0000 TimD 9725@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>...Cologne, to be exact. Well, German beer is good as far as it goes, but it&#39;s all extremely &#39;samey&#39;... you&#39;re basically restricted to either lager or wheat beer (or the local &#39;Kölsch&#39; that they brew around here, but that is, basically, still lager). And I really miss my bitters and pale ales.</p> <p>So, the thought came to me that I would brew my own... won&#39;t save any money doing it, though, a 500 ml can of extremely drinkable pilsener costs 29 cents at my local supermarket! I just really miss the variety of British beer.</p> <p>So I&#39;ll probably be tootling around in the beer kit section, asking lots of N00b questions...</p> <p>Cheers,</p> <p>Tim </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-kent#post-760 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:18:28 +0000 DazzUK 760@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>I have started my first brew and have a few questions </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/first-timer-wherry-on-the-go#post-9572 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:38:47 +0000 PMA 9572@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi, my name is Phil and I&#39;ve recently received my Wherry/Young&#39;s brew kit from this very site! It was meant to be a Xmas present from my Mrs, but due to some bad news recently she&#39;s allowed me to kick start it early to cheer me up &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>It&#39;s my first time brewing anything (other than my own methane) so bear with me as I&#39;ll probably be asking lots of questions.</p> <p>In the meantime, thanks for having me!</p> <p>Phil </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-to-you-all-from-the-shetland-islands#post-9600 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:37:34 +0000 Selahbern 9600@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Selahbern &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_razz.gif&quot; title=&quot;:P&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/nice-to-meet-yall#post-9536 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 17:53:22 +0000 clongo 9536@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Been brewing years - began with kits but moved onto full mash - it&#39;s great to be able to make something that looks and tastes terrific and that your friends will enjoy sharing. </p> <p>Dream on!</p> <p>In the midst of making seasonal brews - four done and in various stages of development. </p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>Clongo </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-telford#post-9415 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:44:40 +0000 ianc 9415@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all, can I just say, great site here, decided after many years, to get back to brewing, I still keep up with the wine(a little something for the wife) £3 a pint now!! OUCH ..bit off a shame really, with that and the smoking ban,the economy as it is ..so many good pubs closing down ..any way I have ordered some kit from here this morning ...and though I say Hi..... </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-portsmouth#post-9253 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:16:00 +0000 grobelaar 9253@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi there, bought the brubox kit a few months ago, done a couple of batches the basic ale one which was very drinkable and the San Francisco one, which I&#39;m not so impressed with.</p> <p>But looking to get more into home brewing and upgrading to better equipment in the new year. So will probably be asking a few questions in the forums.</p> <p>ta<br /> Ian </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-london#post-9202 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:23:22 +0000 Jim 9202@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>This is a quick hello from a new brewer in London.</p> <p>Justto let you know what I&#39;m up to well I&#39;ve currently got some elderberry wine maturing in 2 demijohns, a cherry wine kit (my wife&#39;s idea!) about to be bottled, and I&#39;m drinking St Peters IPA and Woodfordes Great Eastern Ale which was my last brew. </p> <p>The St Peters is great but I think I lost count when adding water to the Great Eastern as it&#39;s not very strong and is pretty watery. I&#39;ve classed it as a session ale now! &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:-)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>Apart from drinking these which I have in a mixture of minikegs and bottles I&#39;m looking forward to starting the Way To Amarillo IPA extract brew as soon as I have enough bottles/kegs to store it in!</p> <p>I look forward to sharing advice/recipes with you all</p> <p>Jim </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-new-to-brewing-good-at-drinking-2#post-9124 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:35:18 +0000 slindborg 9124@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi Peeps,</p> <p>third times a charm for getting a post up Lol</p> <p>tried the HFW channel 4 ginger beer recipe, bit of a let down as the hydrometer is showing no change in density but the fluid is fizzy as heck, so implies some sort of a brew occured.... any tips/pointers?<br /> I used champers yeast GV10 </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/welcome-to-our-forum#post-10 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:19:29 +0000 Greg 10@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi Guys, Welcome to our forum.</p> <p>This a great place to meet like minded people who all share a common interest - a love of brewing.</p> <p>I have been brewing beer, wine and cider for a few years now and BrewUK was born from a passion for this hobby. We wanted to make a place that was both inviting and informative for the beginner but also catered for the real enthusiast. </p> <p>Sharing tips and advice can help us all get the most from this great hobby.</p> <p>Don't be scared to ask anything brewing related and I'm sure someone will be able to help.</p> <p>Enjoy the forum</p> <p>Greg. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/just-a-quick-1#post-9125 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 20:57:13 +0000 markgill 9125@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>hi new to this , do i need a pressure barrel to brew beer . can i use my bin for it thanks mark </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/first-timer-needs-help#post-8792 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:40:27 +0000 ktmmx15 8792@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>This is my first time making of a cider kit,its now ready for drinking but there seems to be a lot of gunk settled at the bottom of the bottles.. is this normal.. Also i have tasted one of the bottles and it has a gassy taste... i am confused and would like to know if i need to throw away all 32 bottles worth.. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-reading#post-8295 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:44:35 +0000 Jack1uk1 8295@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi everyone, </p> <p>Jack here from Reading, Just though I&#39;d say what a fantastic site! I botttled and gave away my first batch of wine in the summer (was only a 6 bottle kit) but got some very good reports! (ofcourse I had one myself :P)</p> <p>Just ordered a load of new equiptment from the site and ready to mix up my next kit (Young&#39;s 30bottle Merlot)<br /> I&#39;#m thinking perfect X-mas pressies!</p> <p>Cheer&#39;s guy&#39;s &#39;n&#39; Gal&#39;s </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie-from-outskirts-of-notts#post-8380 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:23:09 +0000 gilt 8380@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hey hi all.<br /> Been having a nose around the forum and BrewUk site for a couple of Months and thought nows the time to join! Had a dabble with kits around 8 years ago and dragged it all back out recently to have another crack and maybe progress!<br /> So a big hello from me, Matt </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hey-from-redditch#post-8304 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:14:06 +0000 sven 8304@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi folks, long time lurker, first time poster! I started brewing again 3 months ago after finding this site, starting with a Woodfordes Wherry kit. I&#39;ve done a couple of extract brews and I&#39;ve just put my first all-grain batch in the barrel. Throughout I&#39;ve been reading the helpful posts on this forum, which I&#39;ve found helpful and encouraging. Thanks to all involved, I hope to be contributing myself in the near future. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/im-about-to-start#post-5445 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:35:03 +0000 jake64 5445@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>hi ....just about to start on my journey in the brewing world, took a look at the website and fancy giving the turbo cider a go ....seems a safe place to start<br /> first need to buy some kit ....but should be up and running in the next 2 weeks, here goes &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:-)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-bournemouth#post-7885 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 19:14:44 +0000 MacK 7885@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello Everyone,</p> <p>Enjoyed making &#39;The Way To Amarillo&#39; at the weekend there, had a lovely frothy head, but have noticed today (day 3 in the fermenting bin) that the froth has disappeared and there is what I would describe as a cluster of tan coloured scum about 5mm in diameter floating all over the top which I haven&#39;t seen before, everything was sterilized for the prep work, the prep went without a hitch, good colour, nice aroma, excellent froth, yeast added at 18oC, fermented perfectly afetr 24hrs, a nice aroma, plenty of bubbling through the airlock, but now a completely different story - no froth, scum on surface(had a little check as I do with all my brews) no bubbles through the airlock - cant tell about the aroma as I have a blocked nose today after getting wet at work today :(, :lol:, any ideas why this is and also will it still be ok or do I have to skim the top off? Any advise will be greatly recieved. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-enford#post-7737 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 22:17:19 +0000 Ian 7737@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi Greg and everyone else.<br /> I have been meaning to join the forum for a while. I&#39;m up to AG 7 now from the boilerhouse brewery and getting better each time. Just got new fermenter and minikegs. Very exciting. Wife thinks I am a very sadman (which is an anagram of Adnams so can&#39;t be all bad).</p> <p>I will post the recipes so far and any advice I can based on limited experiance.</p> <p>Look forward to exchanging ideas. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-jersey#post-6360 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:57:02 +0000 sonsieboy 6360@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello all, I am just returning to kit brewing after a break of 38 years, and once again economically driven. It just seems so much more civilised than the last attempt, which I believe mostly ended up being used as a lavatory cleanser, but that&#39;s college for you. I have not been so enthusiastic about a new hobby for quite some time. Let&#39;s hope it goes well. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/coming-back-to-brewing#post-7601 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:01:39 +0000 ShinyGeek 7601@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi Everyone,</p> <p>I am just returning to home-brewing/winemaking after a break of over 20 years (why on earth did I stop?).</p> <p>I started with my first lager kit when I was still in school, and over the years have made a variety of lagers and bitters/ales, I&#39;ve even had a go at <blockquote>all-grain</blockquote> recipes such as Old Peculiar with some success.</p> <p>In the past I have made many types of wine, blackberry, elderberry, rhubarb, rose-hip and elderflower (champagne).</p> <p>I&#39;m currently making a couple of batches of cider, a Pinot Grigio (Cantina), white wine from locally grow grapes, and ginger beer.</p> <p>I hope my limited experience can of some help to all you guys out there! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/cider-kits#post-7432 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 14:50:45 +0000 evos 7432@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>hi lads need help do i put yeast sachet or nutrient in john bull kit i put both in last time and it was a total mess nasty taste i want to try again </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/rocker-apa-1#post-6864 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:29:22 +0000 Steve 6864@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi I have just finished my first barrel of Summer Ale and it was a great experience. I am now looking at giving Rocker APA a go, but unfortunately I do not have a pot large enough for 10l of liquid. Can anyone tell me what effect only using 6l of water will have. </p> <p>I am very new to this game but having great fun...... Cheers </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-perham-down-soon-to-be-dumfries#post-7091 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:21:56 +0000 hammy1801 7091@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all<br /> Apologies first, been using this forum for about a month and did not realise that there was a guestbook. Started brewing a month ago, brewed a wherry (ultra nice), thats been well and truly drunk, now drinking a Youngs harvest Scottish ale and a Geordie lager (substituted spray malt and brewers sugar for normal sugar). Both brews are lovely, although I did have my doubts about the scottish ale, it turned on Thursday into an extremely quaffable beer. Thats me now hooked on brewing and I couldnt be happier, going to move onto extract in the new year and then I can work on the wife to release the purse strings to go onto AG.<br /> Happy brerwing guys<br /> All the best<br /> Hammy </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/youngs-wide-neck-wine-fermenter-25-litre-air-lock-grommet#post-6872 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:01:24 +0000 Chas 6872@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi, thanks for organising this forum. Wonderful idea. After a bumper plum crop I have decided to try my hand at making some wine. I have bought a Young&#39;s Wide Neck Wine Fermenter 25 Litre, but cannot see an obvious airlock grommet. Is this the way this should be used. Any suggestions, please? </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-to-wine-making-do-i-add-water-to-fresh-grapes#post-6733 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:46:01 +0000 Ascotbeeman 6733@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all, just had a quick look round some of the posts. I have boiled up my grapes from the garden and added pectolase as suggested, but do I now add tap water to the gallon or so of juice and skins? Will it not make it too thin?<br /> Noticed also someone looking for honey for mead wine, I might be able to help if not too far away in exchange for some finished product.<br /> Ascotbeeman. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-dover#post-6289 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:13:01 +0000 janej 6289@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi after many years of wine making then giving it all up, i&#39;ve decided to go back to it since living in dover.<br /> does anyone no where i can pick elderberries?<br /> Many Thanks </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/my-first-wine-making#post-6608 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:40:53 +0000 andy1433 6608@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>hi all,ive just started my first attempt at wine making,so far so good,its bubbling away,think i may need some help as a little nervous and confused by contradicting recipes and different methods.<br /> The forum seems to have som vast experience so hopefull my queries will be easy for someone.<br /> thank all<br /> andy </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/malty-beer#post-6589 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:16:15 +0000 edradour 6589@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>I&#39;m new to this beer brewing and I like my ales with a good malty flavour. If I replace the sugar with malt extract, will this give me a good malty flavour, or is there something else I should do? </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/well-hello-all#post-6430 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 10:36:17 +0000 Oz Wine 6430@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>Just signed up, this is my second day at wine making, can&#39;t stop watching the air lock bubbling. Am a bit panicking as I want it to be right first time.</p> <p>Am brewing a red merlot, Youngs kit in a plastic fermenting barrel. This is stood on a heating pad, worried this may be too warm. Fermenting seems to be going like bees wings.</p> <p>Can the kit ferment too quick or should I stop worrying anout it.</p> <p>Advise please</p> <p>Oz Wine &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_question.gif&quot; title=&quot;:?:&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-sussex#post-6406 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:27:36 +0000 Bitterntwisted 6406@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi! Just started using Brew UK and very pleased with them so far. Have returned to home brew this year with a wine kit and have now started a cellar, brewing two kits at a time and moved into beer which I hadn&#39;t tried before. I brewed a Young&#39;s Bitter kit and it came and went very quickly so now brewing more upmarket numbers and enjoying it immensly.</p> <p>Currently got two wines on the bubble and a Milestone HomeWrecker brewing to be kegged for Christmas consumption.</p> <p>Here&#39;s to Beer! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wherry-micro-brewery-arrivedtoday#post-5990 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:46:28 +0000 sullyde 5990@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all, my kit arrived today. I have made space in the garage. Roll on the weekend so I can get it started. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-the-isle-of-wight#post-5851 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:38:26 +0000 cliffgil 5851@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi everyone, have just joined this forum, looks good. Been drinking beer a long time now, but a very short time making it. Have gone down the kegerated route but still like to bottle some. My favourite bottled beer is Goliath, comes from the Wycham brewery, anyone know it. Looking for a kit that would taste like it. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-rugby#post-5752 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:00:43 +0000 C2H5OH 5752@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>just found this site and looks alot better than another one I&#39;ve been using (problems with getting stuff delivered in under 6 weeks)</p> <p>I started brewing a couple of different wines a year (2 demijohns of each) 2 years ago. having finaly moved<br /> out of my parents in march at the age of 30 I&#39;ve added 3 pressure barrels to my kit (still thinking i need another 1 or 2 :lol:) and have been brewing my own ales, only from kits so far. just started to try the double<br /> can kits after a few singles and I must say they&#39;re worth the extra money. the 1 single can kit that I really enjoyed was &quot;tom caxtons real ale&quot;.</p> <p>The only problem I&#39;m finding with brewing so far is leaving the beer conditioning in the PB for 2 months<br /> but I&#39;m guessing every one suffers from that problem &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif&quot; title=&quot;:D&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-london-brewer#post-5614 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:23:39 +0000 laughingapple 5614@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Seems like it&#39;s customary to post here when you join the forum...so hello.</p> <p>I was drawn to these dark arts very innocently when a friend was cutting back the elder tree in his garden this May and it seemed a shame to waste the heads, so I got a rough and ready elderflower champagne on the go in the washing up bowl with some bread yeast (sorry - blame River Cottage). Which got me thinking maybe I should get some gear and try some real stuff...</p> <p>Now got a Woodfordes Great Eastern conditioning in the barrel and just ordered a pilsener as the FV is sitting forlorn and empty (though having since read the forums maybe that was a mistake...)</p> <p>No doubt will be pestering everyone when things go wrong. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-another-london-brewer-here#post-5663 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:04:11 +0000 beerlover1983 5663@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Well i have finally decided to start this hobby and the fact i convinced my mother that i need her garage more than she does as i only live in a flat at present.</p> <p>Ive decided to go with the Woodfordes Microbrewery Premium 40 Pint Starter Set.Im already condisdering picking up another Fv and barrel so i can have more than one on the go but dont know if i should just do the one for now.Dont wanna jump the gun</p> <p>My only concern i got as i will be brewing in the garage is the temp.I was considering the Heater Pad - 25 Litre Ferment bin on the site.Sorry to sound rather stupid but the kit comes with a 33lt bin does that mean it will not get the heat require from that pad.</p> <p>Failing that i spotted a discarded fridge at work the other day so considerd making that into a heater. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/another-one-from-the-isle-of-man#post-5417 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:59:06 +0000 Rodders 5417@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>I am pretty new to this homebrew lark. It all started in my local. I asked for 2 pints of bitter and was told £5.02. Well £2.50+ for a pint crosses the line as far as i am concerned.I know there are cheaper pints in other pubs around here, but as i say, they crossed the line. That was Jan 2nd and its been homebrew all the way. Aint been in a pub since. (£3.50 for a Carling here) </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/another-wiltshire-brewer#post-5393 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:12:23 +0000 salad_days 5393@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi, after drinking a far too many pints of a friend&#39;s home brew I decided to give it a go myself. Barrelled up my first brew (Woodforde&#39;s Wherry) the other day, seems to be going well so far. It&#39;s got me hooked already though; I should have some more equipment and a Coopers Irish stout kit winging its way to me soon! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-wiltshire#post-2436 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:32:36 +0000 Jim 2436@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello fellow brewers,</p> <p>Am very new to home brewing. Have successfully made up 3 kits (Wherry, Nelson&#39;s Revenge and Smuggler&#39;s SPA) although from reading the posts here I have a long way to go before I can started on extract / AG and such like. As someone who enjoys making a big mess, the quasi-chemical nature of cooking, and drinking gallons of real ale, I can&#39;t believe it has taken me so long to start! </p> <p>Sorry to dive straight in with a problem, but I have hit a snag on brew no. 4, on which note I am going straight over to &#39;General Brewing Discussions&#39; to post it there and beg for some expert advice... </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-india#post-4550 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:09:57 +0000 newbiedude 4550@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi! I am an amateur wine maker from India. Have been making wine for the last 7 years . started out with grape juice packets and have now progressed to making fruit wines from the various delicious fruits available in India. This year I have 3 Gallons of Lychee wine and 2 gallons of Jamun( Indian Blackberry) wine.<br /> Have been wanting to connect with likeminded people for a very long time. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-the-isle-of-man#post-4494 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:43:24 +0000 FizzyJugs 4494@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Just started with my first kit from BrewUK..... looking good so far. I&#39;ve already ordered more yeast and bottles for batch 2! (Oh, it&#39;s elder flower champagne by the way ;o)<br /> Just wanted to say thank you to everyone at BrewUK and all the peeps on the forum for your help, hints and reassurance.<br /> Can&#39;t wait to let you know if it went flat or if it was a sparkling success.<br /> From<br /> FizzyJugs<br /> Isle of Man </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-everyone-its-hot-in-berkshire-i-need-a-beer#post-4350 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:50:49 +0000 Elwood P Dowd 4350@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello, I&#39;m a total beginner at home brew but my first batch is going nicely in the Pressure barrel (I hope). I have been viewing this forum for help and advice to get me to this stage and I&#39;m sure I&#39;ll need plenty more help!! Look forward to speaking to you all.</p> <p>Elwood. </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-mansfield-nottinghamshire#post-4333 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:51:52 +0000 Starkie 4333@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi, after years of meaning too I&#39;ve actually starting my first brew! Its a Coopers Ginger Beer which I&#39;ve currently got in a fermenting bin in the shed! I&#39;m planning on getting a few different types of beer on the go in the future and maybe a wine or two.</p> <p>It&#39;s just finding the flipping space! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-poole#post-4034 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:43:15 +0000 simonb_13 4034@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi</p> <p>New to brewing and have done 2 kits (Fixby Gold and Milestone Crusader). Did my first extract last night with Greg&#39;s Way to Amarillo IPA and enjoyed it very much.</p> <p>Have bought several things from Brew UK and all very good quality. </p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>Simon </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/boltonian-here#post-3208 Sun, 02 May 2010 08:38:47 +0000 Plopleuk 3208@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi i am from Bolton and have been making beer and wine for 20 years.<br /> just started my first all grain and its going to be barreled today.<br /> looking forward to trying the recipies on here as i am a massive IPA fan </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-yorkshire#post-3001 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:33:14 +0000 Otto 3001@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi all - been brewing since last summer when I bought a BrewUK Woodfordes Microbrewery, and am on the fifth brew now. I don&#39;t have the space to do it properly so kits it will have to be, but I&#39;ve been pleased with the results so far. A lot cheaper than the pub, that&#39;s for sure!<br /> Cheers!<br /> O </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-scunthorpe#post-1633 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:21:28 +0000 Old Pete 1633@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>A quick glance through this site suggests that I am a midget amongst giants. Inspired by my daughter&#39;s boyfriend, I have just bought my micro brewery with Woodfordes Wherry kit. It&#39;s all new to me, and some of the postings in various forums (fora??) are utterly baffling, but I shall read them all and hopefully learn some of the mysteries of the art of brewing. Being retired (66), I have all the time in the world. Here&#39;s to the first glass!! </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-2#post-2767 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:05:58 +0000 sjb 2767@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>As is customary, as my first post i thought i&#39;d say Hi!</p> <p>Started my first brew last night (Coopers IPA) under the watchful eye of my Father who claims to have previous experience, although it is my understanding his last attempt resulted in an exploding FV, beer drenching our kitchen floor to ceiling on the day my brother was born, some 32 years ago, so I thought i&#39;d sign up here and get some up to date advice &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; </p> <p>Others posts have already provided me with a wealth of information, so look forward to learning &amp; sharing with you guys.</p> <p>thanks,</p> <p>Sam </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-just-got-back-into-brewing#post-2636 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:55:58 +0000 jimjamuk 2636@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>Just bottled my first Wherry this evening after my wife bought me a home brewing kit and have to say I&#39;ve enjoyed every minute of it. My only complaint is that I think I got a bit too excited and could have let it ferment for another 24 hours or so, and there is a bit of oxidation - not spoilt it but I&#39;m just a bit picky!</p> <p>My last brush with brewing was in 2000 when I used to be a Brewer at Ushers brewery before it was closed and was made redundant - and gave the whole thing up at the time - until now!</p> <p>Anyway - any other brew kits I should check out before I start along the grain route???</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>jimjamuk </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-cambs#post-2586 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:08:54 +0000 jharper 2586@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hi to all. Started homebrew about 3 months ago. Am using wine kits as they seem an easy starter to gain some basic knowledge. Have finished the following kits. </p> <p>Beaverdale - 6 bottle Pinot Grigio - very good<br /> Beaverdale - 30 bottle Pinot Grigio - okay but had problems with the finings. Cloudy, without bits but drinkable.<br /> Beaverdale - 6 bottle Chablis Blush - excellent (for the wife)<br /> Carafe 21 - 30 bottle medium sweet. Cheap and cheerful. Degassing at the moment. Smells &#39;ok&#39; so will post the outcome.</p> <p>I did invest in a tray heater which keeps a constant 25 degrees C.</p> <p>Basics I have learnt so far.</p> <p>1. Invest in a decent lever corker. Those cheap hand corkers wear you out after 30 corks and leave the edges of the cork showing over the rim.<br /> 2. Get hold of a plastic milk crate. They are ideal for holding the bottles. especially for corking.<br /> 3. Go for a no-rinse sanatizer - see the forum on videne<br /> 4. Invest in a FV with a tap. It helps speed up racking.</p> <p>Anyways, good luck to you all... </p> http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/my-first-ferment-was-too-cold-is-my-brew-ruined#post-2550 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:45:29 +0000 Southpaw79 2550@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <p>I started a batch of Wherry last week but failed to notice that the temperature had dropped to 13c. It has now been 6 days and the yeast is not working - is my brew ruined or can it be salvaged some way. I now have it in a warmer place but it&#39;s still only at 18c at least until I get my heater mat delivered. </p>