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  1. johnnyivan

    Caramelised? Red looking Pils

    Hi folks. So, a scientist friend of mine took up brewing long after I did - as a scientific experiment, documenting and controling everything - and he boils ALL of the water he uses, and as a precaution, he boils the can of malt too. As a novice, he immediately got excellent results. It kills...
  2. johnnyivan

    Caramelised? Red looking Pils

    Hi All, I've brewed another Muntons Coinneusseurs Pils kit. Last time it ended up being superb. I couldn't tell the difference between it and a bought lager. It was reddish-golden colour. This time however, it seems very red and dark--and still very sweet after bottle-conditioning for nearly 2...
  3. johnnyivan

    New member in Ireland

    Hi Damien, I've done a couple of Muntons Coinneusseurs Pils kits and they taste great. I'll try another American IPA again soon, I think. I've got a hop plant in the garden and I'm looking forward to using the flowers again, like I did years and years ago. John
  4. johnnyivan

    New member in Ireland

    Hi Gerry, I'm in Dublin. Thanks for the welcome ;) John
  5. johnnyivan

    New member in Ireland

    Thanks Chippy ;)
  6. johnnyivan

    New member in Ireland

    Hi Baron, Thanks for all of that. I suppose aerating it by whatever means increases the chance of contamination? In the industry do they pump in pure oxygen? John
  7. johnnyivan

    New member in Ireland

    Hi All, I watched my dad brew beer as a kid and teenager, but most of his beer was only drinkable if mixed with supermarket stuff! Some of it occasionally smelled of eggs or tasted of vinegar but he still drank it! Somehow... When my mum said "Why don't you clean and sterilise everything!" He...
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