And another complete beginner.

[user 2037]

Just a quick hi there and thank everyone in advance for any help given. I have already learned loads just browsing.

I'm off tomorrow to buy my first lot of gear, does anyone have any opinions about the starter kits that are around for £60 - £70 or is it better to buy the bits seperately and therefore may be buy better?

Also I fancy trying the Woodfordes Wherry as a first brew, is this a reasonable first brew?

I look forward to many hours of drinking while typing on here and hopefully pass on what I have learned on day.

Cheers :

 

[Tony]

Nice to meet you Drew :

Have a look at the sponsors above - like brewuk .. they do kits and sell the stuff separately. Price some up and see what's best for you.

Have fun!

 

[Cussword]

Welcome Drew, I'm with Tony on that. You can't go too far wrong with them :thumb:

 

[adrianmole72]

Hi! And welcome !

Im just drinking the Wherry from a kit, and it's pretty good, to be honest :

Stephen

 

[Dunfie]

Hi Drew, welcome to the forum.

Going straight to a two can kit is a good move. The quality is actually very good. :

 

[user 2037]

Hi Drew, welcome to the forum.

Going straight to a two can kit is a good move. The quality is actually very good. :

Can anyone give me an example of a two can kit?
And what is the difference?
Cheers

 

[snail59]

Hi Drew, welcome to the forum.

Going straight to a two can kit is a good move. The quality is actually very good. :

Can anyone give me an example of a two can kit?
And what is the difference?
Cheers

A one can kit has one can of extract and you add sugar or spray malt. Coopers English Bitter is a good one can kit.

A two can kit has two cans of extract and you do not add sugar Woodfordes Wherry is a good two can kit.

 

[robsan77]

welcome :thumb:

 

[user 2037]

Hi Drew, welcome to the forum.

Going straight to a two can kit is a good move. The quality is actually very good. :

Can anyone give me an example of a two can kit?
And what is the difference?
Cheers

A one can kit has one can of extract and you add sugar or spray malt. Coopers English Bitter is a good one can kit.

A two can kit has two cans of extract and you do not add sugar Woodfordes Wherry is a good two can kit.

Thanks, I had already decided on a two tin kit, I just did not know that is what they were refered to, as from my research adding that much refined sugar did not seem a good idea taste wise. Well for my taste anyway.

I can't wait to get my first brew on the go, although I may have a temperature problem as my house has no heating at the moment so I was going to wrap the FV in a cheap electric blanket. I may even make it temperature controlled as I have a background in electroinics.
:

 

[Dunfie]

I can't wait to get my first brew on the go, although I may have a temperature problem as my house has no heating at the moment so I was going to wrap the FV in a cheap electric blanket. I may even make it temperature controlled as I have a background in electroinics.

A very wise move, temperature control is key to performing consistent brews (it sits alongside patience and sanitisation at the top table of brewing fundamentals). :thumb:

 

[user 2037]

Thanks for the warm welcome.

I have got my first load of equipment, a Woodfords Wherry starter kit but they swapped the basic barrel (and £10) for a King Keg with top tap. I also got a few bits and bobs. I also got a Coopers Ginger Beer kit as the other half loves the stuff and it will mean I can get away with murder.

Now I have to find the time to get this brew underway.

 

[dennisking]

Happy brewing, hope you know this hobby is adictive

 

[josh132]

welcome! i hope you enjoy home brewing i have just started and i love it