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Cheers Bigcol49

Hi Ravabelli, I've just bought Wilkos velvet stout, putting treacle sounds nice, how much did you put in? Did you make the full 40 pints or did you brew short? Also is the included yeast adequate or would you recommend another. Sorry for all the questions but this is only my second brew my...

Thanks spapro.

Hi guys, thanks for all your advice, it's been a week now and there's been a krausen on top for a good few days now. Think I'll leave it a few more days before bottling.

Thanks guys

Hi guys, I've finally started my first brew using a Wilkos hoppy copper bitter kit. Done everything as per instructions and I've aerated the wort and got a good head of foam on top, now the instructions say to stir in the yeast but I've read on the forum that you just sprinkle on top which I...

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Cheers geigercntr

Hi terrym, just read your thread "Basic beginners guide to brewing your own beer from a kit" thanks, I was worrying about timings and things to look for. I'm sure I'll be reading it over and over everytime I'm making a batch.

Hi, the fv lid doesn't have a hole for an airlock, the box just says to place the lid loosely on top of the fv. I'm just worried about any contamination so I'm going to drill a hole in the lid and buy a grommet and airlock.

Hi all, just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Paul and new to homebrewing (so new I haven't even brewed my first batch yet) got a Wilkinsons starter set for Christmas but need to modify the fermenting bucket and get a few bits and bobs before I can start. Looking forward to getting stuck in...