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  1. Wrongway

    Starting SG query

    This question is relating to cider making but it will probably apply to wines as well. I am following a Youtube video on making a gallon of scrumpi using 4L apple juice and 340 gms of sugar. The recipe says to hold back on the 4th carton of apple juice as the fermentation is usually vigorous and...
  2. Wrongway

    WhiteLabs cider yeast

    Does anyone know of a reasonable source for White Labs WLP775 cider yeast here in the UK. Almost everywhere I try is out of stock with no idea if they will restock. I did find one place that stocked it at £6.75 which is not a bad price, but £6.95 postage for a small pouch is just unacceptable...
  3. Wrongway

    CO2 regulator bottle nut

    I have just bought a new dual regulator which was a reasonable price. However it has come with the wrong fitting for the CO2 bottle as it's of US origin. The US generally use a fitting with a CGA 320 thread whilst in the UK we tend to use a British Standard BS 341 Part 1 No. 8 thread. I need...
  4. Wrongway

    Cellar 7 merlot kit

    Has anyone tried this. I was aiming to get a 5 gal Wine Buddy Merlot kit but the shop had no stock. So after much persuading I opted for a Cellar 7 Merlot kit. On the plus side it doesn't need sugar, but it doesn't have the oak chips that the Winebuddy kit had.
  5. Wrongway

    Bottling after kegging question

    I have a few corny kegs lightly force carbonated and full or nearly full. They have been filled for a week or so. I would like to pass a couple of bottles on to someone. Is it possible to run some out of the kegs and bottle it. I suppose the complication is with being partially carbonated...
  6. Wrongway

    Grainfather new controller

    Just had an email offering pre-order of the new Grainfather controller. The price is £109 and delivery November. At least we have a price now. http://getbrewing.uk/equipment/301-updated-digital-grainfather-controller.html
  7. Wrongway

    Youngs kit offer

    In case this is of interest to anyone. I don't usually use kits but as I am on Brew UK's mailing list still get offers. This offer has arrived this morning from the and might be of use https://www.brewuk.co.uk/pma-3kg-40pt.html . Looks quite a saving for a premium kit.
  8. Wrongway

    Cwtch by Tiny Rebel Brewery

    This is my first review. Apologies if I haven't got the format right. Cwtch is apparently Welsh for cuddle and is pronounced cutch. This beer gained the accolade of champion beer of Great Britain 2015 and was also brought out in 36 pint (20 ltr) kit form for us to brew. I was swayed by the...
  9. Wrongway

    Auto Siphons

    I have come to the conclusion I hate auto siphons with a passion. Specifically the smaller ones designed for 1 gallon demijohns. Years ago I just had a simple glass u-bend type thing or one of those things that looked like an upturned drinks bottle cap on the end of a stick, with a bit of...
  10. Wrongway

    Small hydrometer

    I am looking to find a small hydrometer. Years ago I had a small glass one that was around half the size of the normal glass ones that everyone sells. It was handy for quick checks. I have searched all over online but can't seem to find one now. With the standard one I loose quite a bit out...
  11. Wrongway

    Fridge conversion question.

    I am thinking of getting a fridge, preferably a second hand one for holding a fermenting vessel and or a Corny keg. I am hoping an under the counter size would be big enough. What I am wondering is how to get the cable for the small heater into it as well as the temperature probe. I am a bit...
  12. Wrongway

    Cider yeast question

    I am going to try a gallon of apple juice cider. I have a sachet of Mangrove Jacks M02 cider yeast which came recommended. However the sachet is for 5 gallon! which I don't want to attempt for a first shot at it. The yeast sachet is 9gms so can I use about 1.5gms and if so whats the safest...
  13. Wrongway

    Wine bottle labels

    I picked up a very useful tip on here using a site to print beer bottle labels. It's free and very good. https://www.beerlabelizer.com Can anyone recommend a similar site if there is one for wine bottles.
  14. Wrongway

    Small batch (1 gal) brewing setup ideas

    I am starting to think about trying to put together an all grain 1 gallon setup for testing ideas and for the times I want to experiment without a full 23L batch in the Grainfather. I have a large stainless stockpot that holds up to about 15L and comes to a boil from cold with 7L of water in...
  15. Wrongway

    Wilko 48hr cider

    Has anyone seen these ? http://www.wilko.com/cider+beer-brewing/victors-apple-cider-20-pint/invt/0421264 Seems to be a cider kit thats ready in 48 hrs. I didn't think it was possible. They do apple and pear versions. Even if it fermented out in 48hrs, surely the taste must leave a lot to be...
  16. Wrongway

    Kit wine not clearing

    I have returned to brewing/winemaking recently after a long hiatus. As a quickie I bought a Solomon Grundy Medium Dry White wine kit. It fermented out fine after about a week with an SG of 990. I added the stabiliser and degassed using a wand and drill then followed this with the wine...
  17. Wrongway

    Greetings

    I joined the forum a few days ago after a quick google search. I gave up beer/winemaking about 15 years ago, mainly due to work, lack of time etc. Usual excuses. Anyway after retiring early a few years back and remembering the fun I had all those years back, I have come back to the fold. Not...
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