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Hi all, I had another break from home brewing but have successfully done an all grain blonde and then an IPA in recent weeks. I brewed a BrewDog 'Quench Quake' clone on Sunday but used Wildbrew Philly Sour Yeast. This suggests that Lactic Acid is produced as part of the fermentation so my...

Hi all, As you may have read in my original introduction post I am back on here after quite a lengthy absence. During this time I also didn't get to brew any beer but thankfully I have the time and resources available to me again so today is my first brew day in over 12 months... Despite...

Hi all, So my latest brew is due for bottling over weekend and I am planning on transferring some to a demijohn with some strawberry purée in an effort to create more of a fruit beer. I've read people on here have done something similar with the brand of purée I've bought (made for cocktails)...

Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone had any tips on putting together recipes? I have used the Brewer's Friend tool today and am very impressed with it. I went for a "British Golden Ale" and what I've composed has ticked all but two of the boxes for the style and come out at just over 4% ABV...

My latest brew has now been bottled and capped for 9 days. Having kept it in the 'warm' (around 20 degrees, though possibly not at night), I was hoping to put one bottle in the fridge tomorrow in the hope I could have a first sample on Christmas Day. However when I have looked at the bottom...

I've bought a Heat mat today as I'm worried that even my little bedroom will be dropping down to less than 18 (or even 15 for the yeast I'm using) degrees overnight. Planning on using a timer to have it coming on and off to stop it warming the beer. Anyone have any idea how fast the mats are at...

After successfully brewing several small all grain batches using demijohns I bought a basic kit to upscale my operation just after Christmas last year. Due to a busy year I'd not been able to get around to brewing again until yesterday. With an afternoon free and having bought my ingredients...

Hi all, After brewing on a small (kit size) scale for around a year I got myself this starter kit (http://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.uk/all-grain-starter-pack-for-5-gallon-batches-p-1127.html) with money from Christmas but have a few questions before I do my first large brew... Is there...

As I'm (currently) only brewing in small batches I often have to over order on ingredients for the size of the batch I'm doing, leaving me with leftovers. I've read elsewhere that hops can be frozen if sealed in zip lock bags, whilst others suggest storing them like that in a fridge is fine. I...

Does anyone else name their brew? I like to gift some of the bottles I brew to family for Christmas, Birthdays or as a Thank You for something. I therefore usually come up with a name for each beer and, if I have time, design a label for the bottles too. All but one of my own recipe beers...

Hi all, I've been AG brewing for just under a year now, albeit on a small scale (in demijohns) thanks to the Mrs who bought me a kit (http://www.brewcraftbeer.co.uk/bright-eyed-amber-ale-109-p.asp). I have read that most people recommend the malt kits first, but due to the kit I was bought I...

Although I'm a seasoned drinker of the various types of ale, I was wondering if anyone could provide a little guide as to what constitutes certain beer types in terms of brewing? (I know in terms of taste ;) ) Since started brewing with kits I've since created several of my own recipes however...

Hi all, Woke up this morning to find my beer frothing through the airlock on top of my demijohn! The bubbling is still frequent but quite small however there is a Lot of activity in the demijohn itself. It's also at 24 degrees when it's normally significantly lower than that. I've therefore a...

Seems there's quite a representation on the Fylde Coast... or certainly has been in the past. I'm FY2 - anyone local to me?

Hi all, New member that jumped straight into all grain brewing (albeit 4L batches). All the batches I've done to date have all tasted fine, but all but one have refused to completely clear. Cooling helped clear them a little more but only one (ironically my first ever brew) cleared...

Hi all, Started all grain brewing just after last Christmas when my fiancée bought me a kit (enough to brew 4L). After making a few beers from kits I started experimenting with my own recipes, all have which have tasted ok and haven't killed anyone! I'm looking to scale up after...