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Hey all, So about a week or so ago I started Apple cider (kit) and put it into the FV with the yeast etc. The OG was 1.038. I just checked it today and it is only 1.030. It is still bubbling away but the kit instructions said about 4 to 6 days? I put Dark Fruit cider on at the same time and...

I'm about to start my 2nd and 3rd fermentation simultaneously. My main fermenter has an airlock at the top. My secondary fermenter has no airlock however, it does have a tap. For the fermenter without the airlock, what is the best way two brew?

Has anyone tried this? Ive just finished my Lager kit (youngs harvest Lager) and whilst that is settling in the bottle, I was to crack straight on. I fancy doing a fruity cider so I was just wondering what this is like?

So as per a previous thread, to save some money ive been collecting bottles from a pubs (Rekordlig, brothers etc 500ml dark bottles). Ive let them soak in warm soapy water, taken the label off and rinsed them. When the time comes to bottle, what would be the best way to sterilise them? Soak in...

About to make it my first brewo Young harvest lager. The instructions say to mix 1kg bag of sugar into hot water. Later on it says to add half a teaspoon of sugar into the bottles. Is this the first type of sugar I used initially meaning I should get 2 bags? How can you measure half a...

Went to my local home brew shop (Dorset home brew) and to be fair to the chap, he was very good and patient with me asking questions and my general lack of knowledge. Anywho, I left with... Richie's stater pack A second barrell with a tap Bottlers tube Young's harvest lager I need to buy...

hi all, hope your Saturday is good so far. My missus has just qualified as a counsellor so we are looking at getting her self-employed. After she's made her logo to company I said we should make a website to help advertise. How would I go about doing this? Does anyone have any decent experience...

Hey all, so I'm ready to buy my first starter kit! Firstly I want to make lager so I've been looking round. Ive seen kits in wilko the range but I have just discovered a shop in the town next to mine! Going online I see they sell this...

Just wondering if anyone lives in the Bournemouth area? I'm new to this so would be great to meet someone local for tips and advice!

Hey all! So i was going to start brewing cider, however decided to go for lager instead as I've never done it before and looks a more beginner friendly! Alot of instructions I see say to either transfer into pint bottles OR pressure container. My question is 2 fold - 1) if going in to...

Hey all! I'm am totally new to the whole brewing scene. Recently gotten into cider again (at the age of 31) and really enjoy trying scrumpy type ciders and going to breweries. I wanted to try to make my own cider but I'm totally lost and will admit that I'm way over my depth, but still want...