Recent content by gordy

as this is my first since last jan WILKO'S SWEET NEWKIE BROWN a new one on me ,I've used wilkos before and will see how this one goes

Never tried this before -Now what is it a version of lager or some ale :hmm:i am sure one of the more beer savy makers will be able to tell me:)

lovely managed to get quite a few, enough for the year:D

just tried for the scottish heavy ,none left

checked mine today, now at 1012 which seems reasonable ,i will move it to the bottling bucket for a few weeks now

dont know how i missed your message until today but thanks for the reply,i have never ventured outside the yeast from the kit missed it this time and if the kit goes on sale in Wilkos again i will try the other yeast ,thanks for the tip.

I had too much made last year and am just getting to the last of it, well enough to see me to my First go of the year and this is Woodfordes Wherry never tried it before , and hope i remember to do everything for what should be a nice drop.

Hi bought this in their sale and put it on. Never tried this one before my stout was coopers original and what a stout that is only a few left of them so hopping this wilko is as pleasing as the coopers is. used 1kg brew sugar but only added 20l lidl water as i thought a little less water may...

Hi guys saw this and decided to pass it on The main kit i have seen is the Wherry real ale kit [full 2 can]down to £15 ,I have not tried this kit yet but it is my next on list so can not comment on it, I think all of there own brand kits [single can ]Dark Stout ,newkie brown a few lagers and...

Thanks Guys There is a new shop oppened about 20 miles from me only 2 or 3 months ago I will give it a visit and see what is available to enhance the kits.

hi stevej I like the sound of the hops now where would i buy such items .

Having a go at this,only used the kit and a Kilo bag of Young's Enhancer if this turns out as tasty as the coopers stout it will be on the buy me again list.

thanks for the tips, always looking to improve this hobby and i did manage to get a 2nd fv so i will do this. Gordy

hi I put this kit on today using 1 Kilo of brew enhancer which gave a sg of 1.040 temp of 23.7 as being almost brand new 3 months [kit 6] is this about normal reading or do i need more sugars ta. Gordy

Trying this for a first try of wheat bear which the other half who does enjoy good stuff a few times a year will give her critical judgement , hears hoping. used a kilo of brew enhancer instead of light malt which I dont have . Gordy