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simple question.... where on the FV does it work best. Bottom? Midway? Don't want fermentation to go off to fast but due the glorious British summer weather - heating is off and my normal place is a bit cooler than in the winter months. Temp is currently about 18deg on the FV so want to...

following a post on a different theme I have been encouraged to check the tap water quality in my area - duly done and its in big bold letters HARD. I clearly know this doesn't mean its going to beat me up but have a vague understanding that this is going to have an effect on brewing quality...

so going to have another crack at a summer cider. In the past I've bought 24 litres of 100% concerntrate juice and added that to pectolase, yeast nutrient and wine yeast. I also added about a litre of tea (boiled up and stewed) as well as about 700g of golden syrup. each time ive done it its...

Hi All. Was bought a book at Xmas by my kids (DK Home Brew Beer) which has some great recipes in. I am going to try and brew one doing the Malt Extract version then adding hops (I don't have the mash tun etc....). First Question - has anyone got any tips for doing this method? Second...

Had a disaster - misplaced the instructions. At the PB priming stage and can't remember how much sugar to add. Any one know?

Hi all Put a festival Alex - Father Hooks on last week (Thursday) along with a Wilko Newkie brown. Followed the instructions to the letter as usual. The Wilko one has gone mad bubbling away through the air lock. The father hook has done nothing - had a slight swell on the FV lid but...

Simple question...where do I Position it? High? Middle? Or low on th FV?

Put this kit on on Saturday and went of like a sprinter bubbling and glugging every 3 or 4 seconds...However...its now stopped. its only been 4 days. do I leave it? give it a mix up? decant to 2nd FV?

Just bought one of these kits on ebay - £22 - (Also bought the Youngs American Amber Ale). Wondered if anyone has had a bash at this one yet and if so - any tips. I looked on a few of the Young's ones and spotted a few folks saying only add half the hops rather than the full bag and also to...

Hi wondered if anyone can advise me on something. Currently got a 6 bottle wilko cabernet sauvignon (or however you spell it) in the demi. I have followed the instructions - mix, leave for 3 days, top up, leave for 7. it was still bubbling away on Thursday night so I thought I would leave it...

Hoping to start some proper brewing in the new year after having a try with a few kits. wondered if anyone can recommend any books?

Got a wilco Mexican cerversa in my PL. Went through a first FV for 10 days then another FV for a further 7. Put it into the barrel where it's been for 3 weeks. Had a test last night and I tastes good...is clear but is a flat as a fart. Any ideas? It had 85g of brewing sugar when it went into...

Hi all. Just read a guide online from a home brewing shop that said to leave the lid resting on top of the FV and not to seal it? Is this correct? I have done a batch of bitter and cider prior to reading this which turned out ok but wondered if I have missed something? I currently have a lager...

Had a batch of cider on since last Thursday. Made it from 20l of AJ, golden syrup, yeast and yeast nutrient and pectolase. Filled recipe from someone on here. Question is....it's not doing a lot. Currently inside at about 20degrees in FV. Opened it briefly and it's smelling cider like but there...

Just bought a wilko cider kit at the weekend. thinking of getting it going this evening. posted a comment on the brewing stories at the weekend and someone suggested replacing all the water with value apple juice. can anyone tell me a rough recipe or guidance for this....been told not to add...

Can anyone tell me how to add or reduce alcohol content - if it's at all possible? Is it sugar based or is it in the initial stages or brewing? I am using kits so this may be something I cannot control?

Thought I would post an update. Been officially brewing now for 7 days. Bought a brewing 'starter' kit on eBay a few weeks ago for £50 and came complete with 2x FV's, pressure barrel, 80+ bottles and all the other gubbins. Had a look, spent a few hours cleaning and working out what is what and...

Just a quick question asking when is th?e best time to stir the first ferment. Box says not tp - just transfer to bottle/barrel. Folks on here are suggesting to do so...question is when? Is there anything to look for?

Hi all. Just made my first batch. Opted for the St. Peters ruby red. First time ever making and had huge fun cleansing and washing the floor when I tried to take the full FV out the sink...mopped up now...wife will never know! Can anyone share best temp for 1st fermenting. It's saying 18 - 20...

Hi everyone. My name is alex. Just bought some gear on eBay and visited the brewing shop in lingfield. Based in SE London nr Dartford so if anyone is local and can offer some hints and tips get in touch. Bought my dad a Lakeland starter kits for his 60th in October and sampled the produce at...