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    Fiery Ginger Beer

    Hi, so i made a batch of this last night which is bubbing away nicely this morning. Its in a std 1 Gal DJ.. Am i supposed to stir or agitate this through the fermenting process or should i just leave it to do its thing? Thanks Rob
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    Blackcurrant - Turbo Cider

    Hi, just a quick note to say that i have just had the first pint of this this evening and vowed to make another batch only 25l this time.... Loopy juice and my head is fuzzy already =) Have a good evening Rob P.S. i will post a pic of the carbonator however i turned a piece of alluminium to...
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    Blackcurrant - Turbo Cider

    Mine is racked and is clearing nicely in the fridge (think i will bottle this weekend) I have treated with potassium sorbate and campden although having had a sneaky taste with a straw in the top of the DJ i think i will sweeten with some apple juice... Once bottled i plan to test my newly...
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    What's The Cheapest Way To Oak Your Wine?

    Find a piece of ntural oak and i could soon turn it to sawdust or chippings Rob
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    Blackcurrant - Turbo Cider

    Just started this off, Appple Juice with 600ml Blackcurrnat Ribena boiled off to remove the nasties and no additional sugar (Tannin, Pectalose, Glycerine, Yeast nutrient & Champagne yeast. Started within 2 hours. I am hoping for a brew not as strong as the Cheeky Vimto hence no extra sugar...
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    Turbo Cider - Smell

    Excellent news, i think i can do patience so long as I get more on the go!! pleased to hear yours tastes so good, i may have to just do a 25L batch next time ready for the summer drinking. I will let you know how i get on Oh and the kit lager thing is proabbly because i have in my signature...
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    Turbo Cider - Smell

    Thanks, thats made me feel better..... I guess either way i was'nt going to waste it :D I had better just plan to keep the lager for longer, may even get of my **** and make it tomorrow Rob
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    Hang Over Cures

    I used to try and drink 2 lucozade sport drinks each with a resolve powder in it =) although i was usually too drunk to remember. I hear Dioralite (childrens medicine) is a good rehydrator and a couple of those before you go to bed and another in the morning helps although untested by me. If i...
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    Turbo Cider - Smell

    Hi, just racked a gallon of turbo cider ready to prime and bottle and i am a little worried about the smell, as it isnt very plesant... ? :sick: Is this normal because of the yeast or is it more likely that is got comtaminated? Its been in the Demi for 2 weeks and is still cloudy any ideas...
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    Supplier for small bottles?

    Thanks i hadnt thought of that, 6x250ml tonic water for 77p at tesco and im sure i could find something cheaper than that :thumb: Rob
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    Supplier for small bottles?

    Hi Anyone know where i can get some small (200-250ml) PET or Glass Bottles? I want to be able to bottle in a one large glass at a time size I have had a good look round and only seem to be able to find 500ml or 1L variety Thanks Rob
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    Bottling Wine with CO2

    Hi. i seem to remember that putting a squirt of CO2 in the top of each wine botle before corking helped the wine keep over elongated periods of time..... Is this correct or am i dreaming? Thanks Rob :wha: :whistle:
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    Cheeky Vimto

    No, as i figure that this also stops the yeast from working But i may be wrong... :pray: Rob
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    Cider with Rosie

    Excellent, My daughter who is 2 1/2 was glued to this.... with any luck when she gets older you may have started a trend =)
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    Cheeky Vimto

    After a week of fermentation the alcohol volume was at about 7% so i decanted into a second demijonh to remove the yeast from the bottom of the brew (however there wasent that much) and then placed the whole lot into the fridge which has stopped the yeast and it has cleared again. Im going to...
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    Cranberry Juice

    Thanks, i am having difficulties finding grape juice at the moment and will have a better look round today I can find red grape juice however it has artificial sweetner in it does this make a difference? Thanks Rob *** Cheeky Vimto still bubbling like mad - I need to put more effort into this...
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    Cranberry Juice

    I have a load of cartons of this going spare, anything in the favorite recipies to try? In the juice form its a bit dry for me so not sure how it would turn out? Cheeky Vimto bubbling away nicely.... didn't realise how hyptnotic the bubbles could be =) blub...blub...blub...blub may site it on...
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    Beaverdale 4.5 litre Chardonay kit - aftertaste

    Yes i did add the oak chippings, i have another kit to make so i may try without....
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    Cheeky Vimto

    Hi all I have tried to read through this twice so i apologise if my questions have been answered and i have missed it. I have 5 Litres of this on the go, been bubbling away nicely for 24 hours and the first thing i have made that has not been from a kit so quite excited. Just for clarity, if...
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