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    Really quick question about cider and beer equipment

    Hi Folks Can I use the same equipment for both (I know I had to get new for SHMBO wine)? Cheers G.
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    Keg, Sugar, Gas and Real Ale

    Stone the crows that was quick 4 mins. :thumb: Thanks folks I’m defiantly going to try that on the next real (or not) ale. Which reminds me if you have an Ale that’s a bit sticky ie not a real solid fermentation do you think I can still get away with NOT adding gas? You see I thought that...
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    Keg, Sugar, Gas and Real Ale

    Hi folks. Question. If I’m brewing a real ale do I need to add sugar to my keg and then pressurise the keg. This is what I’ve been doing all along, with all my kits but if I’m not careful it flies out the tape and I end up with half a pint of froth. I’m a little worried if I don’t...
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    my cat fell into my brew

    The big question is did you ring the cat out? Don't want to wast any! :clap:
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    Stuck Smugglers Gold

    I must have done too much Coopers real ale, because like a real idiot I thought I’ed give Muntons another chance I mean it’s been 7 months since the that time I struggled with Sugglers Gold. NOW I NOW WHY, THIS ONE HAS STUCK AS WELL!!! Every other brew goes fine but this stuff $&!* They...
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    Tight King Keg Tap

    Artyb. That'll do me! Cheers! :thumb: Glynn
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    Tight King Keg Tap

    Hi Folks! Just a quick question. I have a King Keg and when it comes to pouring the beer the tap is real tight, leaving to settings dribble or far too fast getting somewhere in-between is really difficult. So can I put some Vaseline around the inner and the outer of the tap? Thanks Glynn
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    Rubber bands on the King Kegs

    Hi folks I just have a quick question about the rubber bands on the King Kegs. I have 2, one has a brown rubber band around the gas outlet the other has a white band. The brown seems to lose its gas quit quickly but the white doesn’t there both smeared with Vaseline (the o ring that is)and...
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    Right time for Hydrometer readings.

    Thanks for that Glynn
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    Right time for Hydrometer readings.

    Hi folks I was just wondering when the proper time is to do the Hydrometer readings before fermentation and after and does adding finings change the reading or can you do a final reading with your first proper pint? Cheers Glynn
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    Why is my airlock bubbling?

    I’ll give it until Sat. If nothing happens I’ll rack it and add some cider yeast and let you know. Thanks again Glynn
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    Why is my airlock bubbling?

    Thanks for all your help! Upwards and more importantly onwards!! Cheers Glynn
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    Why is my airlock bubbling?

    Now that I can live with. :party: I'll do that on Sat. :cheers: Do i need to crack the lid as the keg has a relief valve (doesn't it)? Glynn
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    Why is my airlock bubbling?

    Just one more. Could i just rack this in to one of 2 King Kegs i have and just let it do it's thing? Cos then i can get on with another one. Glynn
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    Why is my airlock bubbling?

    i got to say i do want to try the Old Speckeld Hen recipe i found :thumb: Fanks for all that :clap: Cheers Glynn
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    Why is my airlock bubbling?

    Hang on does that mean the ABV wouldn't go up even with the enzymes? Glynn
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    Why is my airlock bubbling?

    Oh God. I'll give it 2 more days then I'm just gonna chuck it!! Cheers
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    Why is my airlock bubbling?

    Something I didn’t mention in my original post was the wort had a really good stir/airation before the first lot of yeast was added. Glynn.
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