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Hello - just got back into Brewing
Hi All,
Just bottled my first Wherry this evening after my wife bought me a home brewing kit and have to say I'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'm just a bit picky!
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!
Anyway - any other brew kits I should check out before I start along the grain route???
Thanks
jimjamuk
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Posted 1 year ago by Admin
Brupaks kits are very good. Personally I would head straight into AG, or at least extract. I only ever did one kit before thinking that I could do better than this and moved straight into Extract brewing. Not looked back since.
Fermenting:
Conditioning:Pale with Styrians
Drinking:Cascade Pale Ale, Summer Lightning
Posted 1 year ago by Moderator
AG is the way to go, especially if you have had experience in a brewery. As for the kits I have found the wherry to be a mighty fine ale, didnt really get past the point where other beat it. Whay not try some other woodfords ales?
Conditionin' - LEB Pale
Conditionin' - Thwaits Nutty Black
Plannin' - A user upper!
Posted 1 year ago by Member
Hi Jim
Welcome! Hey... a brewer!
As the others have said, AG is the way to go, once you take the plunge you won't regret it. Still, you'll know all about that!
:o)
(with grateful thanks to the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers and slightly adapted)
Posted 1 year ago by Member
AG certainly is the way to go - just going for some quick wins along the way. Anyway no time to type - got a load of wherry to sample!
Posted 1 year ago by Admin
I've got a Wherry in my cupboard which I may make up later. Its a lovely pint once it clears.
Fermenting:
Conditioning:Pale with Styrians
Drinking:Cascade Pale Ale, Summer Lightning
Posted 1 year ago by Member
Greg,
How do you manage it? You must have a very understanding Mrs Greg.. Plus you must have your own pub because you've got loads of ales on the go at any one time.
Any chance you could have a word in my other halfs ear and get her to be a bit more understanding. I mean she loves to help out don't get me wrong but i'd do a beer every weekend if i had the chance.
Neil....
Posted 1 year ago by Admin
I don't actually brew very often but often enough to mean that I don't have to buy beer very often. I think Mrs Greg appreciates the massive savings that makes compared to buying ale in the supermarket. The last time I brewed (prior to yesterday) was about 6 weeks ago. I did do a couple of double brew days in quick succession which mean't stocks were high but went to see a old friend the other week and took some samples which dented my stash considerably.
I just try and ensure that the brewing is as minimally disruptive as possible. Ie outdoors and start early. I also make sure that I do some chores while its going on so it doesn't take over my weekend too much.
We all wish we could brew more often though, that's for sure.
Fermenting:
Conditioning:Pale with Styrians
Drinking:Cascade Pale Ale, Summer Lightning
Posted 1 year ago by Member
I'm going to have to invest in a bigger fermenting bin and barrel.. 10 gallons isn't enough that's for sure..
I must admit my other half appreciates the savings it has. Although it's a negative because it now means she can go out and spend it on necessaties such as ahem... shoes.
Women and their shoes... something i'll never understand.
Posted 1 year ago by Admin
I guess the same could be said for Men and their beer.
Fermenting:
Conditioning:Pale with Styrians
Drinking:Cascade Pale Ale, Summer Lightning
Posted 1 year ago by Member
Hah. Women and shoes...
I remember, on more than one occasion, buying new boots and actually leaving the shop wearing the new boots, as the old ones were so knackered. An act of neolothic proportions to any regular woman.
You ever just sit in work planning brews and think to yourself 'if only I was doing these brews for a living and not this other boring nonsense'? Ah, the dream....
Conditioning (Bottles): Sam Adams Boston Lager Clone
Drinking (Bottles): Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Clone
Drinking (King Keg): McMullen's Country Best Bitter
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