Recent content by Mastersmithson

Hey all, So about a week or so ago I started Apple cider (kit) and put it into the FV with the yeast etc. The OG was 1.038. I just checked it today and it is only 1.030. It is still bubbling away but the kit instructions said about 4 to 6 days? I put Dark Fruit cider on at the same time and...

Perfect thanks guys

I'm about to start my 2nd and 3rd fermentation simultaneously. My main fermenter has an airlock at the top. My secondary fermenter has no airlock however, it does have a tap. For the fermenter without the airlock, what is the best way two brew?

Has anyone tried this? Ive just finished my Lager kit (youngs harvest Lager) and whilst that is settling in the bottle, I was to crack straight on. I fancy doing a fruity cider so I was just wondering what this is like?

Is there a proven time where the heat will kill the bacteria?

I did search but couldnt find anything, but I'll look again

To be fair I did see that, and it did look interesting. In regards to star san, I can't seem to find any in the UK for decent price. As a side question... The kit says to pour the contents into the FV, then use some hot water to make sure everything comes out. Do I just use a small bit of...

So as per a previous thread, to save some money ive been collecting bottles from a pubs (Rekordlig, brothers etc 500ml dark bottles). Ive let them soak in warm soapy water, taken the label off and rinsed them. When the time comes to bottle, what would be the best way to sterilise them? Soak in...

Unless I just get myself a third brewing vessel purely for the water? then I can put the 25 l of water in it chuck in half a tablet then post straight into the main brewing vessel?

Thank you! Just need to find a 25 liter container haha

The first part seems simple enough! However would bottled water already have the contaminates removed? I don't actually drink bottled water only tap so I don't know!

Regarding the water?

Last question... When mixing with cold water, do I use tap or spring water?

I've spoken to various bars and getting some rekordling bottles. What's the easiest way to remove the labels?

Sorry to sound dim but what does LME and DME mean?