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Hi all, for my latest brew (razorback IPA) I got a replacement cap for my 'homebrew online' barrel, with a hambleton bard valve to replace the standard pressure release one. After two weeks carbing and three conditioning I starting drinking it. All good at first, then after three or four pints...

Hi all, after a little advice and opinion. I've got 20g of Fuggles and not sure where to put them. Currently got a Bulldog Easter chocolate stout with the included hop tea added a couple of days ago, and set for bottling by the end of the week. Aside from that I have ready to go next... St...

Seems there is no review for this brew yet, and I have one on order. See below for the info on Bulldog Brew's website, and I'll get a review on once I've brewed it. Not sure yet if I'll do this or their Easter brew first, hmm... Alcohol 5.6% (vol) Bitterness 40-45 EBU Colour...

Hi all, after a bottle of this last night I'm reminded how good it is! Are there any kits which turn out a similar brew? Ta muchly...

Hi all, I thought the festival kits were all British. Seems the razorback IPA uses three American hop varieties. This in itself I don't mind, but doesn't it make it APA? Maybe they're grown in the UK anyway. I'd like to do this kit, but would rather buy a strong English made IPA if the...

Has anyone used barley cup in a brew? Coopers stout maybe. Would it could it work, or is it just a silly idea in the first place?! Details on the jar are... Ingredients: Soluble solids of roasted- barley (46%), rye, chicory Per 100g: Protein 3.7g Carb 74g (sugars 32g) Fat 0.1g...

Just a quick one - does adding finings to beer affect the gravity at all? Cheers...

Hi all, had just topped up with water when all three kids woke up to contractors coming to replace the rear door. In my rush I pitched the yeast on top, then noticed the thermometer was at about 26ºC. I didn't stir it in, and with the rear door off its in a cool breeze. I plan on moving it to...

Hi all. Have tried the site search with numerous combinations, but three letter words don't work! I'm wondering if I could take a one can kit, like a coopers stout, and brew to 10 litres without additional sugar, rather than add loads and brew to 20ish. Would this work? Is there any point...

Following my musings on the St Peters ruby red review thread, why do so many, myself included fail to achieve the stated abv on a kit? I generally seem to have plenty of action for up to 5 days, then the gravity just won't change. Even after a gentle stir and another week or two. Temps are...

http://www.edibleapple.com/2012/01/13/best-letter-ever-written-to-a-lawyer Came across this and had a giggle, thought it was worth sharing...

Hi all Just picked up this edme brewcraft pressure barrel of ebay - http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=371130308473&alt=web (Hope that link works) It has a manufacturers date stamp if 1987! Seems in pretty good nick apart from the rubber seal on the cap, which is perishing. Any...

Hi again! I put a question in a review thread and wonder if it is the wrong place for such a post. Just in case I'll ask it here - I've got a St*Peters*cream*stout*on the go at the mo. It seems a little low on abv. Box says 5%, I used 20 litres of water (10×2ltr bottles) rather than the...

Hi again you lovely forum ;) I'm wondering what the general consensus is on reusing plastic water bottles. I'm sure carbonated water bottles could be used as they'd stand the pressure, would of course need to be kept in the dark. I use tesco cheapo water as my tap water tastes awful, and I...

Hi again, I'm looking to brew a Guinness like stout, or a nice porter for my second brew. Any suggestions, and why? Thanks in advance...

Hi all, just to be sure: I take my first reading in the ferm vessel after mixing all ingredients and yeast. Second reading taken when transferring to the pressure barrel. Is that right? What about after adding the sugar for conditioning, or when the brew is ready to drink, does this not affect...

Hi again. First brew going ok so far, transferred to pressure barrel and waiting for it to condition. :thumb: I noticed I have a lot of sediment in the bottom of the primary fermentation vessel after siphoning out, and I feel that there must be ways of reusing it for something. Compost heap...

Hi all, new here so please go easy on me! After years of wanting to try homebrewing I've been gifted a Wherry kit with fermentation bucket and pressure barrel/keg. Before I get started I'd like to know first of if tap water is ok? I live in Colchester and the tap water tastes foul and is very...