bottling

Hello all, Today I racked some mead with the siphon mentioned above. One problem though, it comes with a bottling wand pre-attached? I tried everything to get the wand off, hot water, heat-gun etc. but it wouldn't budge. I had already started the racking process and had to follow through, so I...

Hi don't know if I have a problem. Doing a bandit brew and there is no bubbling in the airlock. Done a hydrometer reading and it's only ready 1.016 for 1.054. Is it a leave it five my days or bottle now?

Hi all, I'm fairly new to this so please forgive my ignorance. I have a Festival Ales 'Pride of London Porter' kit on the go. My previous experience with these kits was very good but this one is causing me some anxiety! All was going well and then we had some cold weather and activity slowed...

I have two brews on the go. 1. In a plastic keg, a MYO American IPA, fermented for 2 weeks, then straight into a plastic keg with priming sugar. Got 3 days of the 2 weeks of 2nd fermentation to go.... 40 pints, can I bottle this, if so how is best to do it. I have a wand and bottles. 2. 3 days...

First off, I'd like to say I try to meticulous as I can with my sanitation. But I've just discovered a problem, when adding finings to my beer I'm due to bottle tomorrow... I opened up the rim of the fermenter, which itself has been confined to a fastferment jacket, for the first time since...

Trying to grow my stash of 500 ml bottles at the moment ready to start brewing. Rapidly realised that there’s little price difference between a (empty) beer bottle and a bottle of beer (either the bottle or the liquid is free depending on your perspective). I noticed Aldi have Banks’s Amber...

The reboot is never as good as the original. And I know this has been asked so many times. I'm here for a discussion about the following. I kind of wish this subject had previously received a definitive answer to the question. (I think it's important to say I'm in the UK and have access to...

Hi all, I've created an excel spreadsheet (attached) to calculate the amount of priming sugar required to achieve desired carbonation level. I've been using this method with really great, consistent results for the past few months, so decided to make a spreadsheet calculator to speed up...

Hi guys. I was sendt this little piece of kit and would like to share it with you. If you ever wondered how to bottle from a keg or from a fermentasaurus/fermzilla this is a great way to do so. I made a video, which i posted on my new youtube chanel. SmallSpacesBrewing. Hope you guys check it...

Hi all, I've been reading lots on this forum and picked up lots of tips (and terminology!) so thank you! I'm a first timer and brand new to home brew so have started with a simple Brewmaster Pilsner home kit and I've had a steady read for 4 days now so I think I'm ready for 2nd fermentation...

I've always used carbonation drops at bottling time to add a little sparkle, and the instructions usually recommend 2 drops per 500 ml bottle. In practice this provides a good level of carbonation for the kits I've done so far, Wherry, Honey Porter, etc. For IPAs and cider I'd like another 25%...

Hi all, I'm brewing my first batch of AIPA from Mangrove Jacks. I have a pressure barrel but have read on here it's better for the carbonation to bottle it. I've bought a fair few swing top bottles from a wholesaler but I'm not sure when they will come. I'm due to dry hop my brew from Monday...

Hey guys, I'm going to be brewing a NEIPA next weekend. I've previously bottled one, and wasn't too keen on the outcome, think there was some oxidation issues. I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on my idea of potentially barreling it in a plastic King Keg barrel...

Hi all, just a quick question about my kit I am brewing. My Wilko Cerveza kit is now at a constant 1.005, is it best to bottle it ASAP or will it be ok to sit around in the beer fridge for a few days at 1.005? Just asking as I will struggle to find time until the weekend, but also it’s good...

Hi All, I was wondering if the rate of clearing is linked to the depth of the bottle (or keg). Anyone tested the theory?

What are the best types of bottles? Where do you get them from? Share your opinions...

Hi guys quick question, has anyone on here tried adding gelatine or isinglass to the bottling bucket and then bottling straight away, so that you fine the beer in the bottle? Or is it best to just do it in secondary and leave it for a few days till it clears? Just want to know if it will make...

Im just starting brewing again because I'm skint, last time was 20 years ago. I have a few questions. I'm doing a Geordie Lager which I gather is a pale ale. I'm using a diy airlock because I live close to pubs in town and there's vinegar flies all over. Should I pay more attention to bubbles...

On the basis that there is no such thing as a dumb question, here goes... My Wilko triple hopped IPA has finished fermenting and I want to cold crash it to clarify it before bottling. I'm planning on reducing the temperature in my fermentation fridge to 4 degrees for a few days. My question...

I’m back brewing after a long break due to family commitments. I’ve had all my brewing gear stored in the garage. I’ve bought a new brewing bucket as didn’t want to take any chances. My question is will I be ok using my collection of clear 500ml botttles that I’ve been hanging on to. They are...