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  1. Matthew Main

    Return to brewing

    Thank you, will have to remake some of my guides :)
  2. Matthew Main

    Return to brewing

    Hey all, Its been a long while since I brewed and was on here, so I thought I should say hello again. I am Matt and I am based in Portsmouth. Currently got a peach wine kit that is a bit out of date nearing completion. Looking forward to you meeting you all. Cheers Matt
  3. Matthew Main

    Strawberry Wine 17/11/2018

    Ok so i have always filtered my wines so i decided to stay with what i have previously done. 2nd Racking after Fining and Clearing Then put through the Harris Filter Then it was into the bottling bucket where i stirred in 160g of brewing sugar to sweeten and straight into the bottles...
  4. Matthew Main

    Strawberry Wine 17/11/2018

    I have not filtered yet, got a little busy but it is looking very clear. Does filtering really remove flavour? You have put me in a position now, as im about to "filter" and bottle it hmmmmmmmmm
  5. Matthew Main

    Strawberry Wine 17/11/2018

    Wine looks like it has cleared, will filter it tomorrow and then on to the bottling
  6. Matthew Main

    My First Beer Kit -IPA

    I brewed back in 2010, so this is a return to the hobby. I have had 1 wine kit fail so far, so deffo still learning. This is also my first time trying out Star San so will see how it goes. Airlock bubbling nicely this morning
  7. Matthew Main

    Strawberry Wine 17/11/2018

    Was not 100% sure how long to do it for, so i did forward and reverse for around 5 min. Will bare that one in mind
  8. Matthew Main

    My First Beer Kit -IPA

    Hey guys here is my first Beer Kit. I went for the Evil Dog Double IPA by Brewdog Brews. 4 and a bit Sainsburys Scottish Mountain Water 5L Harris Pure Brew SG 1.059 Temp 25.5 0C Yeast Pitch 01:15 So here are a few pics Checked and marked up a new fermenter Getting the wort in Topping...
  9. Matthew Main

    Strawberry Wine 17/11/2018

    Wine thief getting ready for testing the FG Racking off using an auto syphon into a clean demi john Degassing for 5 min Adding in the file few packets mainly the Strawberry Add Back On the wedge, Just need to add 1 more packet tomorrow night and then wait to clear
  10. Matthew Main

    Strawberry Wine 17/11/2018

    1st Rack done, FG 995 so around 10% ABV :thumba: Pics to follow
  11. Matthew Main

    Beaverdale Merlot - First wine kit

    Hope it goes well, any pics ? :)
  12. Matthew Main

    Strawberry Wine 17/11/2018

    Im in Portsmouth we have seriously hard water here and its heavily chlorinated. so just doing what i can to get a clean crisp brew.
  13. Matthew Main

    Strawberry Wine 17/11/2018

    We shall see, Its slowed right down, checked gravity yesterday and its about 996 but still slowly glugging, will check it tomorrow, taste very dry already, but no off flavors this time, Just wondering if i should stabilise it or let it continue going until ferment has stopped. Kit suggests any...
  14. Matthew Main

    Strawberry Wine 17/11/2018

    Deffo Jinxed it for me Dutto, That is legit the first brew that has done that, but it did not come out of the airlock so i say partial win
  15. Matthew Main

    Strawberry Wine 17/11/2018

    £9 I'm only just getting back into brewing so sticking to keeping it simple until i have some confidence back in what i am doing
  16. Matthew Main

    Strawberry Wine 17/11/2018

    All is much calmer tonight, it must have peaked yesterday, Must is now starting to lighten up colour wise
  17. Matthew Main

    Strawberry Wine 17/11/2018

    Ok so we may have jinxed it! just changed the air lock to be on the safe side. will see the carnage in the morning.
  18. Matthew Main

    Strawberry Wine 17/11/2018

    less than 24hr later we have a good head of foam and nice bubbling in the airlock
  19. Matthew Main

    Strawberry Wine 17/11/2018

    Only had one go nuts and that was Worzzles Orange T/C I Believe.
  20. Matthew Main

    Freester's 2018 Cider Thread

    wow some seriously impressive work there. You a got a lot of drinking to do :)
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