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I've just checked my first brew (Better Brew Export Lager) which I managed to dilute a little too much by not including the wort and sugar solution volumes in the 23 litre total so it started with a relatively low OG of 1.031. 7 days on at around 19'C and it's now at 1.005 which I think makes it...

My first brew is now a week old and looking good so I need to decide on my bottling setup. I'm using a standard 25 litre fermenting bin to brew but I plan on siphoning that off to a dedicated bottling bin as soon as I get 2 days with the same SG. I've found a cost effective setup as follows...

In anticipation of my first brew completing its initial fermentation in a week or so, I'm now considering the issue of bottling and would appreciate some advice. My brews will likely be export lager/pilsner kits (I'm trying the Better Brew kits to start with) and I'll be bottling into 2L fizzy...

Just put my first brew on after a big parcel arrived by courier this morning! It's a Better Brew Export Lager and it looks and smells good so far, however my FV location is only 18.5'C and the instructions specify 20'C - 25'C. I used the yeast provided so I assume that needs the higher temps...

Just taken the plunge on my first home brew order: 25 ltr Fermenting Bin & Lid x 2 Five Star Star San 16oz / 454g Better Brew Czech Pilsner Home Brew Kit Better Brew Export Lager HomeBrew Kit Brewing Sugar 1kg x 5 Stevenson Wine / Beer Hydrometer Long plastic paddle Syphon tap Latstock...

Hi, I'm shortly going to start my first brews and was wondering what people use for sterilising equipment? I'm probably going to be aiming for 2 or 3 brews per month so would be looking for something that'll be cost effective and last for several months. Also, is it better to use the yeast...

Hi, I'm about to re-enter the home brew community and I've been researching a few ideas to make my brewing more cost efficient. Apologies if this is a daft question but does anyone have experience of using alternatives to brewing enhancers? I notice that a very popular brand of brew enhancer...

Hi all, I've not home brewed for at least 15 years but I'm going to start again. My usual tipple is premium lager so I'll apologise in advance for any offence that may cause!! I'm looking to get started at the weekend with a Muntons Gold continental pilsner but will happily consider any other...