Recent content by deebee

This one bottlede up with an abv of 7.3. It's a monster:-)

Well after a long working week i managed to find some time saturday evening to have a go at the first of this years winter brews. I don't have the recipe to hand 8 although it is on the forum here somewhere but here are the days pictures thoiughts and musings,. nothing catastrphale happend...

This years second and final Christmas beer was brewed on Saturday. For me it held a load of firsts. It was the first time I have used any of the hops I used, It was the first time I have use a yeast cultivated from a bottle It was the first time I have used Aroma malt It was the first time I...

Hi. I have promised the wife there are no kore planned brews until August ( christenings and holidays get in the way!) However there is a distinct chance that she will be taking the kids away for a few days, meaning that in between decorating tasks i will be getting a brew on. Due to not...

I use gimp. Its free and similar to photoshop. its a laugh and looks ok to have something on the bottles. Makes people wonder sometimes...

i am originally from the other side of the bridge in Essex, but am now an ex pat in North west Norway: I like the shep and neame brews and have been in touch with them regarding bishops finger. I have a mail somewhere were they tell me the ingredients and hops, ibu and strength. I'll try and...

you could add a little wheat or torrified what to the mash to give better head. Flaked barley also helps but watch the amount else it will give a haze.

3200 pale malt 120 Amber malt 244 crystal 175 wheat 20 black hops 22g Challenger 7.5% for 60 minutes 35 Golinds 5.1% for 10 30G goldings 5.1% for 1 15( maybe 20??) goldings at flame out for a 20 minute steep. Will be using essex ale by Whitelabs as it says it adds a biscuity effect which is...