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There is 5 things I like (almost) as much a drinking real beer: 1. Brewing my own beer 2. Talking about beer 3. Visiting websites about beer 4. Visiting places that has beer 5. Bacon

Morning chaps, A big thank you to all. My batch of Wherry is well on its way in secondary. Just started my batch of Festival Pride of London Porter in the FV this morning on my day off. If I am not back on here ever again, you know my wife has killed me. Cheers. G

Cheers, just off to the kitchen to cook up a batch of syrup....

Hey, Thanks for the reply. I primed with normal sugar, didnt melt it. (should I use dextrose instead for future brews?), I use a HomeBrew keg, with a CO2 valve, with loads of vaseline. You reckon I add some extra sugar (syrup) to reprime? Thanks for the tips for checking leaks. Cheers

Hello all, I am in the secondary stage (4days in the barrel) with a Woodfordes Wherry. However , after moving it from a fv to the barrel, I was hasty in sealing the cap, and the O Ring seal slipped, so I have no CO2 in the barrel. Is this salvageable, or do I cut my losses and start afresh...

Hey Mike, thanks for the heads up. will check it in a few days, give it possibly another week or so. Cheers

Hello gents, So I checked my Norfolk Nog, and there is lots of bubbles on the surface, and a fairly strong alcoholic smell...So I am hoping all is good. I plan to move the brew into my keg on thursday - that gives about 6 days of fermenting. Thanks for the help last night. Cheers :cheers:

Thanks very much for the advice chaps. Will post an update, after checking when home from work tomorrow. Cheers

Yeah did add the yeast. Would taking the lid off and having a peak do any harm? I do not want to contaminate or introduce bacteria. I can get some more yeast, but might wait a couple more days to see what happens. The temp on the thermometer is about 17 or 18 degrees. the vessel is a HomeBrew...

Hello everyone, Firstly, may I say I am a novice to beer brewing, and always wanted to do this – I hope it is a hobby that I can continue to do for a very long time. Maybe someone can tell me if I am on the right path… I started a Woodforde’s Norfolk Nog on Friday after noon, following...