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Thanks for all your replies. The lid hasn't blown off so far and the brew is still in the FV. I am taking a first reading tonight so I will see how it has progressed.

Ha ha, she would love that. Saves bottling it !!

I called the good lady and asked her to check the brew when she got in and said there was a sweet smell of beer in the air so I guess all is good.

That is the same FV that I use and it does seem very tightly on.

Thank you for your advice, I will test the pressure on the lid and release if needed. I think I will invest in the airlock lick for the next brew

Thank you for the reply, I wasn't sure the best way to let the gases escape if at all as I usually use a fermenter with a Krausen on.

This is my first brew since the temperature has dropped and I am after some advice. I have just started a Coopers European lager using a water bath with aquarium heater installed to maintain the temp. The fermenter I am using doesn't have a hole in the lid to insert an Airlock Bubbler and I...

Clibit suggested using proper lager yeast and brewing at lower temperatures, I will definately try doing this. I only started brewing a couple of months ago so thought kit with all ingredients in would be better. I have tried 3 different ways of 2nd fermentation fro my 1st brew to see which...

I am very tempted. I am going to my local LHBS tomorrow and will see what they have. Will report back ...

Great, all help very much appreciated. I will let you all know how it goes. Got a Coopers Canadian in the FV at the moment but as soon as that comes out I will be starting the Better Brew Czech

Thank you, a good read and think I will have some tough decisions to make.

Thank you for the advice. I will look at the hops you suggested. As a Newbie and lager drinker, any Brews you have made or advice you can pass on would be great.

Thank you, looking forward to discovering a lot more about brewing. I am a Lager drinker and any Brews you have made or advice you can pass on would be great.

I am new to brewing (done 2 so far) and not yet ventured into adding hops and trying different sugars. I have just bought a Better Brew Czech lager and seen that people add Saaz hops. Could anyone please tell me when you added them, how much you used and how long you soaked them for. I have...

HI I am new to brewing (done 2 so far) and not yet ventured into adding hops and trying different sugars. I have just bought a Better Brew Czech lager and seen you have used Saaz hops. Could you please tell me when you added them, how much you used and how long you soaked them for. I have...