Recent content by Ad n Jo

Thanks chippy tea, I'll get some. I'm gonna get into Wilko's, even though I'm only doing kits ATM, I'm gonna go for fruit at some point so will need the tubs of nutrient, etc.

Thanks for the replies everyone - there's a bit more to lager than I thought! At least I know why my brew, albeit good, wasn't quite what I expected. So I've a bit more work than 'just' following the instructions, but that adds to the fun of doing it! I may just stick to wine for the minute...

...that is something like a famous one with a 'BLACK LABEL'. I've got all I need to do kit lagers except the lager to keep the Mrs happy, so any suggestions for a light-ish lager that is not too happy would be much appreciated. I've tried the 'Simply' lager in the pouch, which came out fairly...

I've tried making a Simply brand lager, got something lager-like but slightly bitter-like. I'm looking for a lager to keep the Mrs happy, is this one anything like a famous lager with a 'black label' or could someone recommend one that does. I'm looking for a kit, as we don't have space for...

Yes, I've made the obvious 2 mistakes - 1, had a kit bubble over into airlock, and 2, not cleaned it properly. Besides the obvious ( I've already told myself not to fill up demijohn so soon) are there any effective ways of cleaning mould deposits from the 'bottom' of the airlock, ie where it...

Nearly through a 2litre bottle of 'Simply' Lager. I thought it had gone a bit wrong when I first did it, but it's just took its time clearing. And it has improved with keeping. A rough guess at strength (maybe haven't measured right) is that it's about 5.3%, a mate says it tastes stronger. For...

.... or should that be two, if I include the mrs - usually taking a bit of a back seat brewing-wise! I'm Adam, 'her indoors' is Joanne (hence the user name). I'm trying to remember what my dad used to do about 20 to 30 years back, and showing Jo the ropes a bit (while trying to keep her...