@Nidger I have tried a few different Barley wine kits, also a IPA, which in my opinion was horrible. The barley wine was not great at first, but the 2nd and 3rd was fine, it makes a great Shandy. Most of my kits have been Cider kits, with my favourite being the Festival "oaked apple" kit. The...
I have started to lean towards slightly carbonated drinks, as too much gas plays havoc with my gut. I don't want loads of head on my drink, flat beer is not for me. Any other suggestions for different ales etc would be appreciated.
I have been doing my own brewing for nearly two years, nothing special though, just a few festival kits and some Wilkinson's and The range. I have until now always bottled my brews, but as the weather is getting colder, I am going to use my pressure barrel outside in my "supershed". I generally...