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Hi all, I went to my local brewstore today, telling them I wanted to brew a Christmas ale. I told them I wanted a crisp finish to let the spices I will add to the beer come through. I was recommended the following yeast : https://mangrovejacks.com/products/bavarian-lager-m76-yeast-10g...

Hi all, I found a lot of information on having too much headspace in barrels but nothing on the minimum. I barrelled a 10 L barrel a couple of days ago and left about a half inch no more. The pressure release valve is releasing CO2 so I guess I have excess pressure in there. Did I leave enough...

Hi all, Just a quick question. I barreled my first batch yesterday. I used PTFE tape and Vaseline to try and make the barrel leak proof but I noticed tonight a slight leak at the barrel/tap thread. Only a few drops (probably 5 mL in 12 hours or so). I tried to open the top to see if I had any...

Hi all, The primary fermentation of my beer is over (gravity of 1.010 for a 1.014 or less target), I added dry hops 3 days ago and I am planning on barreling tomorrow. I just realised that I don't really know how much to fill the barrel. I couldn't see any signs on it. I imaging that the...

Hi all, I am currently fermenting my first batch of American Amber Ale from Young's Kit. I set the batch to ferment 3 days ago and the airlock is steadily bubbling at a rate of 1 every 30 seconds or so. I am a bit confused about what I should be doing next: - The kit says that the...

Hi all, I am currently fermenting my first batch which I did yesterday. The thermometer on the fermenter indicates 20 degrees Celsius, and the room temperature is 18.5 degrees Celsius. I'm fermenting an Amber Ale for which the instruction recommend a fermentation temperature of 20-24...

Hi all, I am about to start my first batch tomorrow. I am using the Young's Amber Ale Kit. https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/mku/Youngs-Premium-Ale-Kit-American-Amber-AAA/B00JDOCBU6 They recommend a 23 L batch with 3.1 kg of liquid extract as well as 700g of brewing sugar. I heard that not...

Hi all, I am currently undertaking a Ph.D in Scotland and just looking into getting started with home brewing. Looking forward to interesting discussions.