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Hi guys, I thought I would revive this old thread. I bought this Young's lager kit from a second hand market for £1. Best before Feb 2009 Simon

That's exactly what I needed. Excellent! thanks for the help. Simon

Hi Chewie, yes I've done both those things. I usually just throw a bag of sugar in the barrel and enjoy the happy result but this time I thought I would find out exactly how much sugar is required. Simon

Hi Guys, I'm making some country cider with Elderberries and sugar and I need some help with a simple calculation. I don't understand any of the online homebrew calculators so I'm hoping that a kind person here can answer this simple question... I've put all my fruit into 5 gallons of water...

Hi guys. I always look for a suitable anniversary when bottling my beer. So here is my latest label: I'm hoping I can bottle my next Elderflower on 27 July 2016, so I can celebrate the 136th anniversary of the battle of Maiwand, Afghanistan. Please post in your designs to inspire us all...

Hey fellas. I've been investigating a leaking tap on a pressure barrel. I made some orange cider and the whole 40 pints leaked on the kitchen floor! Anyway... I've been looking at the tap hole of the barrel and the hole is off centre. Do you think this could be the cause and can I do anything...

Hi guys. I've always preferred using bottom tap king keg barrels but now I've got a chance to use a top tap and see how the taste will be different. Here is a picture of my tube and float. Please can someone tell me if there is anything missing. last time I used it the float lay sideways...

Thanks for your replies. I'm getting some pineapple cider ready for it in about a week. I've searched on Google images for a barrel like this but with no joy. I'll let you know what tap I end up using. Simon

Hi guys. I've been brewing from beer kits for many years and sometimes I get equipment given to me. In the past I've been given some old king keg pressure barrels that after a little restoration have worked perfectly. However yesterday someone gave me a barrel I've never seen before. It's...