Recent content by JFC999

Terrym , interesting , as you said in the 60,s it was Boots or nothing, so what variety of hops do you suppose they sold ? I want authenticity to a degree but not too pedantic. jim

On todays joint it was merlot , brisket v nice

Merkin , thanks for your reply , you have got the whole essence of my project in a paragraph ! my dad has been dead along time now and “lost aromas and happy memories ” are the aim . watch this space thanks Jim

Cheers Gerryjo I will and lt you all know Jim

Terrym thanks for your reply , my aim is not to brew a easy beer but a reasonable facsimile of the beer me and my dad used to brew, the quants I quote are approximate only I am open to advice thanks Jim

Thank you so much Chris , I will try it and I will report back !

Hi all, I am a beer appreciater and childhood brewer. let me explain , years ago ,(1960’s) my dad used to brew beer I was brewers mate ( labourer) ? And loved it , both the job and the results. I have the recipe in my head but only vaguely , pleasea tell me if this is viable . quantity 20...