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For an ordenary none malic cider could i just use 24ltr of AJ/1ltr of cranberry with 5 tsp of tannin bottle and drink in a month or so?.. Also Just started my first TC on Sat,,with 25ltrAJ/1ltr of Cranberry ,5tsp of Malic acid and 5tsp of Tannin,,,fermenting away with a sweetened cider yeast..is...

Found a table for working out the ABV of LME 1.5kg (3.3lb) : 3kg (6.6lb) = OG 1.050 = ABV 4.78 I am having no luck though working out what the sugar content or what the abv is for honey. Looking to add honey to 3kg of LME to achieve around abv 6-7% for a ginger beer.Could someone work this...

Guys, gonna mix a batch of ginger beer that needs 4kg of DME,,So!, i got a good deal on 4.5kg of LME.My question is how much of the LME will i need to use for the intended recipe that needed 4kg of DME..is there a difference ,weight for weight?.

Made a ginger beer last month and added all the grated ginger till the wort ,what a nightmare trying to get it racked.So,was wondering this time if i were to boil the ginger to extract the flavour and then strain to the fv would this get all the flavour i need. I have read that racking with the...

I am gonna make a strong but simple ginger beer and was looking some info on the right yeast to use. The recipe states using an ale yeast results in a better flavour.. The expected abv is between 7-9% :shock: Recipe} grated root ginger ,honey and dark spraymalt..20ltrs

Got this stout kit going on Sat nite and the ferment started pretty rapid and by Sun morn it was flat out.Now it has slowed right down but is still going, i am a little concerned though.The wort is stable at 21c in a water bath.I hope this will be ok and there is nothing wrong.I used a 1.5kg can...

Just bought one of them submersable fish tank heaters from ebay..It will not stay on at the desired fermenting temp of 21c.The thermo kicks in and switches it off after 5 mins or so.I have to turn it on full which is 30c .Its been on now for 4 hours in the water bath at this supposed temp...

Would it be best just to bottle this as soon as fermenting has finished or could i leave it to condition for a week or two.I started this in a bin with a filler tap and connector for filling bottles so i would not have to rack it.Just wondering now if i could leave this in the wort after...

I assume it is one sugar drop for each 500mil coopers ox bottle ,with cider,beer and lager.Read alot of mixed views about the amount for the 750mil size bottles.

Guys anyone got any info on water quality.I know it depends on the area in question although i have read that Calcium Sulphate Gypsum or Magnesium Sulphate can be used..

Anybody know what the long term storage is like with these..

Just added 2 teaspoons of both bottles (its a mix) of this Kwick Clear finnings to my fermented 5gal wort of ginger beer just before i moved it to a secondary.I wantd to clear it for adding root beer concentrate...It suggestes to add 1-2mil from each bottle of finnings per 4.5ltrs of liquid..it...

Guys, gonna order a Coopers Irish Stout Kit and though i may as well take advantage of the postage rates and order a Lager Kit at the same time..any suggestions on a good tasting kit?..thanks

Just bottled 5gal of Richies Raspberry and Lime Cider..Anyone know the best long term storage temp for maturing these..They have been sitting at room temp for the past 2 weeks..18c..

Anyone tried this with Stout or any other Beer?.....Beer Heading Liquid

Does anyone know the shelf life of wine tannin.I have two jars of youngs wine tannin dated 04 and 09..they both look and smell ok although i though i would post and ask if anyone would know.I am thinking that tannin has nothing that would go off time..

Guys gonna try a coopers dark stout kit.After reading some posts in the beer section i think i have an idea.So! ,i gathered i will need a Coopers Dark Stout Kit with 1.5kg can of LME and some treacle and dark sugar/spray malt extract.I have learned that expermenting is the most fun thing about...

On the back of the youngs dried active yeast jar is states to use 1 level tea spoon full for 1 gallon...what would i use for my 5 gallon wort?.surley not 5 tea spoons?.just think this is a little much although i could be wrong.

Guys just mixed a batch of ginger beer and pitched a packet of champagne yeast last night.How long till i expect to see some fermenting action..The temp is ok at 20c ...just one thing ..the packet of dried yeast was dated 08... Would it make a difference giving the wort a stir.Also i have a brew...

Has anyone much experience adding Glycerin to a 5gal wort?...upon research i worked out it could take anywhere from 150mil to 400mil depending on taste..i just want to give it decent body and take away the water texture that alot of people talk about regarding ginger beer.