Recent content by MJB

I bottle my AIPA three weeks ago and have been drinking it for the past week (half way through it already so have stuck another kit on!) I brewed mine for 17 days and then took into the utility room which was about 10c and added the hops, left for three days and then bottled. I put two carb...

Is it a good idea to reduce temperature before adding the hops? Ive read that co2 can reduce the flavour so I guess lowering the temperature will help with this as the yeast will stop working / producing co2..... If this is the case, if you leave the beer to clear before bottling are you in any...

thanks for the advice - i'll try not to be too impatient with the fermentation! and dry hop for 3-4 days.

this is one;y my third brew so still learning. I started mine off yesterday and it appears to be doing well so far. Good fermentation has started. I've got min in a bucket fermenter in my kitchen (21-24c). It gets great reviews so hoping it turns out well. Ive purchased a set of bottles for...

Hi All, I am very new to home brewing and have just started my third kit yesterday (Youngs AIPA). Very much learning the ropes at the mo but have enjoyed the last tow end results... although know they have not been perfect! I've just stumbled on this forum and it looks great - looking forward...