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Thanks TerryM I wasn't thinking of cloning, just wanted to find a kit that produced a nice brown ale. Anybody got a kit recommendation? I've only tried one festival one so far (Razorback IPA) and that was straightforward with good results!

12 weeks after transferring into the barrel and in my opinion, tasting better than ever! (hic) I'm about to commence my second brew ready for Christmas. I drank a lovely Nebraska Nut Brown Ale in the US recently. Anybody recommend a kit that achieves a similar tipple...

Another beginners question. Pouring from the tap at the bottom of the keg means the beer comes out under a lot of pressure. Massive head on the beer. Any tips to calm it down a bit?

So just over 2 weeks since my last post and it has improved in terms of the aftertaste. Although initial flavours are a little more bitter. Photo attached. What do you think?

Thanks for all the encouragement! A couple of last questions before I put the next brew on... 1. How long will this beer keep in the keg? 2. Can I fill up a screw-top bottle to hand to friends from the keg, and how long will that keep? 3. What beer do you recommend I try next for my second...

Well the tasting has happened and... it's pretty good! Definitely drinkable. The initial taste is good, but the aftertaste is a little... acidic. Any thoughts?

So this weekend will be my first taste of my beer. I don't really have anywhere naturally cool to store the keg, but I do have a spare fridge in the garage. Should I store it in there with the fridge on? Beginners question - the tap is on the bottom of my keg, will it not be full of...

Well 5 days have passed since I added the hops so I've now transferred into a keg. Had a bit left over (as I brewed long) so filled a bottle too. I sterilised the syphon equipment, keg and hydrometer etc., gave it all a thorough rinse, took a hydrometer reading, then filled the keg up. Put a...

Day 14. Took a hydrometer measurement but it has just sunk to the bottom of the vessel. Picture below. Should I be concerned? As it's day 14 and there weren't any bubbles coming through the airlock, I've just added my dry hops to the FV. Will leave for 5 days then transfer to the keg.

So Tuesday is Day 16. If I follow the instructions from TreeBeard, I add the dry hops and leave another 5-6 days. Any advice before I do this?

Looks like my FV already has one of those strips! Question: Is there a good thermometer which logs temperatures over a historical period (ie 24 hours or a week even?) That way I can track min/max temperatures over time.

Saw bubbles today so guessing I haven't killed my yeast! It was 35 degrees inside the brew shed yesterday....

Trouble! Just checked in on my FV today and the cap has "blown off" the airlock. No more bubbling happening. What has happened? We're on day 6 of fermentation. Attached some pictures. I've now re-seated the cap but a bit worried it might be contaminated now the cap has been off, or has...

Thanks I've topped up the airlock and sorted my pictures out! Any help with my other questions is much appreciated! :-?

Thanks for all your help everyone! Great guidance from Buzz669 to get me started! Big news today - we have a bubbling airlock! Excited!! (see pic) Kharon - I did not make a yeast starter, just poured the contents of the provided packet in and gave it a good stir. I tried to get all the...

Hi everyone I'm an absolute beginner but I love real ale. Which surely means I am reasonably well qualified to give this a go?! I've just setup my first FV (picture attached) with the Festival Razorback IPA. Would really appreciate any help you can give me. I've placed the FV in my summer...