Recent content by woosiep

I think its a progressive thing and moving through the various techniques is not a bad idea as you get confident with each stage; Kits - you get the basics of fermentation right - in my experience always have tasted a bit "funny" KIT - Basic fermentation starter kit Extract - understand the...

Well to answer your question - I always check 2 in for a 500ml bottle. I tend to make lively IPA style brews so always worked well for me. Im sure its a ridiculously expensive way of carbonation though...

Can I just add a note of thanks to this guide. Did my first BIAB today using this method nearly exactly and I can tell its going to be great - that real beer taste of sweet malt/bitter hops and flavour I just didnt seem to get with extract. The only thing I feel is a bit complex is how much...

Again, chose this due to all the reviews on the Brew site as my first extract brew. Its basically 3kg of light extract , a yeast sachet and some Amarillo hops. one of the attractive aspects is that a smallish (10l) pan is deemed sufficent for this brew. Never worked with DME before so not used...

Thanks for the prompt replies - looks like I wont bother with the drops especially as Im using a second FV - I think it was that american bloke on You Tube who used them on his St Peters Ruby Ale - (3 per litre bottle) and his beer looked fantastic

I am currently 5 days into my first fermentation - a St Peters IPA kit. This is my story so far. Mostly good with a couple of glaring errors; I did my research! Forums such as this and the Wheeler book meant I knew what equipment I needed (more than I thought natch) but took my time assembling...