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Here you go. Although point 14 refers to "primary" sugar, when it really means "priming". So the question is.. @Robinbrum did you...

Yes I used up the entire packet that came with the kit. I transferred about 3 pints into bottles although I think that was a waste of...

No, the barrel is fine. Probably because the beer is so flat and lifeless - just the opposite. Last time I tried a C02 cartridge to try...

I was wondering about that. @Robinbrum did the bottom of the barrel push out and become rounded ? Looks scary but its a sign that the...

I added the malt extract that came with the kit, if memory serves me right. I think during primary fermentation I just added the brewers...

I have just reread the OP and there doesn’t appear to be any mention of adding priming sugar for secondary fermentation to take place ...

"I left it four weeks in the barrel then transfered it to the keg" *Just to clarify by barrel I mean basic fermenting bucket made of...

I left it four weeks in the barrel then transfered it to the keg where it's been sitting for another 4 weeks. I discarded a a fair...

This is the kit I'm using, it had the malt extract included and mine has been around for about 8 weeks now

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Sorry, should have made it clear, this is a pale ale not a lager, but I still expected it to have a bit more fizz... it is completely...

Hi Robin welcome to the forum. A couple of thoughts. If you are using a plastic pressure barrel I'm afraid you are not going to get...

Hi, I hope I can pick the brains of a few experienced brewers in here who can hopefully give me some guidance. I brewed my own lager...