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Thanks guys - point taken. I think I'll use it to make something nasty for my Polish friend - He seems to like the nasty stuff :sick:

I decided to try to make a Turbo Cider and being a beginner I ordered a packet of Alcotec Turbo 48 Hour Yeast. I have since researched some more and realised that this is not for cider at all, but for making spirits. :oops: :oops: I dont really want to throw it away as I am higly unlikely to...

Bump !! I'd love to hear tips on this guys. :pray: S

I've tried to find out about this but I can't seem to find any propper information What exactly is tannin and what does it do - is it absolutly necessary? Hoping to do a TC in 2 weeks time, but I still need to do some more research - this was one of the questions I had about it. S

I was wondering if some of the more experienced members could share their tips on sterilizing. I find it a drag to have to sterilise my hydrometer, thermometer etc. There must be an easy way, maybe storing them in a container full of sterilising fluid - how long is this good for? I put my...

It's a Youngs Lager - I have been speaking to Mark1964 in the chat and he has told me to wrap it up. I've taken a temp reading and it's only at 18'C. I've put the heating on now to try to warm it slightly and I'll look again tomorrow. S

How about someone setting my mind to rest (please) :?: Put my first kit together yesterday and I can see no activity whatsoever. Airlock bubble doing nothing and I cant see any bubbles forming in the wort. It's been about 15 hours now since adding the yeast at 21'C and it has been kept a...

This may be a silly question (I am only a beginner) I am supposed to take readings at the end of fermentation over two or three days to confirm completion of fermentation. I am starting with a basic Youngs kit and I have bought a couple of extra bits & pieces such as thermometer, spoon...

Thanks for such a detailed description luckyeddie, at least I can understande what you are talking about which is more than I can say about some of the other posts above - I'm totally confused by some of them S

Thanks for the welcome, and thanks for putting my mind at rest so quickly. S

Hi guys - this is my first post so please be gentle with me. I've been lurking around the forum for a couple of weeks and I think I have learned a lot about brewing. My first attempt this coming Saturday will probably prove me wrong though. I bought a bottle tree/stand and some brewing sugar...