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Thanks guys... So does using isinglass have an affect on priming, i.e. will it take longer to produce some fizz given that the isinglass has removed the majority of the yeast?

Hey, I'm considering using Isinglass for the first time in my brews, but was wondering when the best time to add it is... Am I right in saying it should be added after primary fermentation, but before priming? Thanks.

Hi all, Just after a bit of advice regarding dry hopping as I'm thinking about intergrating this into my next brew...... So at what stage of the process does it usually take place, and do I just chuck them in and leave them to do their thing?? Many thanks as always!

Hi Guys, Just wondering if a yeast starter is really necessary? Was planning on brewing a Belgian Wit tomorrow with Wyeast 3944, but one of my friends said that I'll need to put together a yeast starter first and the problem is that I don't have any dry malt extract... Help!

Very interesting.... Once primary fermentation is complete I am considering leaving it for a further 3 days to let the cr@p settle out, before transferring to a clean FV and leaving at 2 - 4 degrees for a further week, before finally priming into bottles and secondary fermenting for 5-7 days...

Thanks again for all your advice guys - is much appreciated as always... So it's okay to further rack your brew into another keg / bottles to avoid all the sediment produced from secondary fermentation when you come to drink it? Quick question though, is there a chance you could lose a lot of...

Thanks guys... So secondary fermentation is really to give your brew some fizz and should take about 7-10 days, and I shouldn't add more than half a teaspoon of sugar per bottle. Quick question though, does it need to be brewing sugar and once secondary fermentation is complete should you rack...

Hi all, Just after some advice about when you should secondary ferment and when you shouldn't... My current brew's initial fermentation is almost complete, but I don't know whether to rack it into bottles to drink or rack into a keg for secondary fermentation? Also if I choose to secondary...

Thanks guys for all your advice, it is much appreciated!

Hi All, I am just starting out in the home brewing world and was wondering if anyone had any advice on the best ways to control the temperature during fermentation? Having scouted around I have seen converted cupboards and fridges being used, however I have to admit that I'm not that good when...