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I tried my 1st bottle this week. Really surprised as its my first ever beer brew. Nice taste, plenty of bubbles, BUT I had problems stopping the yeast moving from the bottom of the bottle. (Tried pouring it slowly) Will the yeast settle properly over time?

More advice please. I have now bottled and kegged the beer. How long do I need to leave it in a warm place? I have read that it is 2 days on one forum, and another it is saying 2 weeks.

I have left the brew going on the hotplate at 20 degrees for 2 weeks. I have checked the SG over the last 2 days and am only getting 1002. Where have I gone wrong? Do I leave it on the hotplate for another 2 weeks to see if it changes? (The FV is still building up pressure as when I gently touch...

Have just moved the FV from one hotplate to another (slightly warmer one). Now bubbling every 2 minutes, so fingers crossed.

Thanks for the replies. The lid seems to be sealed ok as when I press gently on it the bubbles increase rapidly. I will leave it for a week and see how it goes.

Around 18 to 20.

I have just started my first ever beer brew. (A 40 pint cerveza kit from Wilko). For the first 36 hours the airlock was bubbling rapidly every few seconds. I started the brew around 48 hours ago, but the airlock has slowed down and now is only bubbling around once every 4 to 5 minutes. Is this...

I have had similar. My 1st brew was a peach wine, the 2nd Zinfandel, both fermented similar to your white. The last one is a black cherry which is going like a rocket. All 6 bottle kits.

I have managed to drink 3 bottles and bottled the rest - Another question - When I did my last wine brew before this (20 years ago) I think I missed putting the stabiliser into the wine, consequently all the corks popped out of the bottles and I lost the lot. I have put this batch into screw top...

Took the wine off the hotplate just over a week ago, cleared and settled. Tried a small glass today- lovely. Just wondering how long can I leave it in the Demijohn before bottling? I haven't enough bottles yet and don't fancy drinking 6 bottles worth over a few days.

I have been to the guy at Brighouse. Unfortunately quite a bit dearer than Morley. Example Definitive wine kit 8.99 at Morley, 10.99 at Brighouse. TBH its worth me travelling the extra distance to Morley.

Another couple of tips - Try to find out as much as he can about the company /place where he is applying. Asking how they felt the interview went at the end is always useful whether getting the job or not. Good luck.

ok Good point. Yes I've seen the wow recipes. I have started these 2 x 7 dayers just to make sure that I am doing things right after a 20 year break. Being a Yorkshireman and careful with money, for my next brew I am going to try the Rose recipe as it will work out a lot cheaper than a kit.

I have an Orange email account. Just a word of caution to anyone else having one. It has taken me over 3 hours on the internet contacting/logging into services providers (RAC, Gas, Home and Car Insurance etc) and changing over to my new e mail address. Many companies auto-renew with insurance...

Thanks Chippy. I thought that 7 days would not be long enough. I'll leave it a couple more days as you suggest then take a reading.

I have just started making wine after a break of over 20 years, so have virtually forgotten everything I learnt back then! I have 2 x 7 day wine kits fermenting on a hotplate. The 1st one has been on for 10 days and the airlock is still bubbling but only about once every minute. Is now the time...

Dead right. Starting my next batch of wine tomorrow, then looking to brew some beer in a few weeks.

I have just started to brew my own wine from a kit, last did it 20 years ago! I am hoping to start brewing beer soon as I retire (early) in 7 weeks time, so I will be looking for advice and tips on this site.