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Hello everyone, I was gifted a Young's American Mocha Porter kit last April, that I never got round to doing. I was going to do it this weekend, only to discover that the pouch of LME has a tiny hole and leaked, a tiny amount. Will this be a problem? Should I even attempt it, or should I...

I am aware that Lallemand BRY-97 American West Coast Ale Yeast is a late starter. 48 hrs plus. But I am now on day 19 and it's still bubbling very slowly. Is this also normal for this yeast?

Hi all, I am doing my first all grain brew. Doing 1 gallon batch. Can you tell me if I only 1 5th of the yeast? Do I hydrate 1/5 of yeast in 1/5 of suggested water (1/5 of 100ml). LalBrew American West Coast Ale Yeast BRY-97. 11g pack.

I have received hops today from The Malt Miller. Going to use them in the morning. Should I put them in the freezer overnight? How long do they need to be out of the freezer before use? Thanks in advance.

Morning all, I am wanting to upgrade to all grain brewing, but have limited funds and I am slowly trying to acquire the right items. I have the opportunity to purchase this 33ltr Stainless Steel stock pot with tap for around £30.00. Is it easy to remove the rust, or should I steer clear of...

Hi there, I am wondering if my FG will reduce more. I am hoping it will. So on Saturday 13th Nov I started the kit, and added a 454g tin of Lyons black treacle on the suggestion of my local HBS, and used M36 Liberty Bell yeast. SG 1.062. Put it in my newly made Fermenting Fridge at 20%. Took a...

I have just completed my fermented fridge. I have the Inkbird ITC 308 wifi, but I just don't get the instructions on setting the temperature. Does anyone know where I can find a more understandable explanation of how to set it up? Thanks.

I am looking to brew a stout for winter. Never done one before. Which is your favourite Stout kit and how have you pimped it? Ideally, if I can increased both the mouthfeel and abv I'd be a very happy happy. Thanks.

Hi all, I have purchased a second hand fridge an Inkband ITC 308 wifi and a heating bar. I have had a search on YouTube for a video on how to build a Fermentation Fridge, but wondered if this community had any tips, manuals or favourite vids on how to build one successfully. Thanks.

I swear I saw this question asked recently, but can't find that thread now. I was looking for uk based homebrew youtube channel recommendations. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Hi there, I have only done a few kits so far, Young’s American Oaked Rum Ale, Young’s American IPA and I have just bottled a Razorback IPA. I don’t have the equipment to do BIAB or All-Grain brews but am looking for something a little more. As well as a hop bomb, I do like a nice strong...

Morning all, having started a Razorback IPA on bank holiday Monday, read the instructions again yesterday which said to add the hop pellets after 5 day. Compared to the Young's Amercan IPA, this seems quite early. I still haven't added them yet, what would you suggest, get them in now, or should...

Hello all, I have done a couple of kits and really enjoyed it, and the results. I want to progress to All-Grain Brewing and have SOME of the required equipment. I don't yet have a mash/lauter tun. I have a 37l stainless steel pot which is perfect, but I only have a ceramic hob, which I assume...

I recently brewed a Young's American Oaked Rum Ale. Which has turned out rather well. So on Saturday afternoon I started a Young's American IPA Kit. Now the bubbler on the Oaked Rum brew went off like lightning. How it is now Tuesday evening and not had a single bubble on this IPA. The lid seems...

I am sure that this question has been asked before on numerous occasions, but I cannot find the answer. Maybe I haven't looked hard enough. Where is the best place to buy 500ml brown bottles? Thanks in advance.

Hi all, I am very new to this brewing game, but am immensely keen to learn as much as I can. I have 1 batch of Wilko's 20pint Starter kit English Bitter conditioning in the shed. But from what I have heard, I'm not holding my breath on this. Hopefully it is drinkable. On Sunday, I started...

Hi all, Can anyone recommend a decent but reasonably priced thermometer for testing the temp of the wort. I will be starting my Young's American Oaked Rum Ale this weekend, and think this will be helpful. Many thanks!

I hope this is the right place to ask advice for kit brewing? This is my first ever homebrew, so no previous knowledge or experience to call on. I am using the very basic Wilko 20 pint beer kit. I started the initial fermentation on Sat 11th Nov. The kit suggest ferment for 4-6 days. If...

Hi All, being new I am lacking confidence and need advice. The instructions, which are a little sketchy, suggest leaving one corner of the provided FV loose. I just want to confirm this. How do I leave this loose, yet not contaminate the wort? Also, if I need to test the OG, which I...

Hi there, I am from Royston in Hertfordshire, and intend to start my first ever attempt to brew this weekend. I was given one of the Wilko Brew Kits for my birthday in April, and feel it is about time I gave it a go. Looking on here for friendly advice, thought I may as well join. Cheers