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I am currently in the boil process for my first Mini BIAB. However it isn't going to plan. My Gravity into boil was predicted to be 1.027/8 but I have achieved 1.013. It was a 90 minute mash at 66c. I dropped to 65 by the end of the mash. Put the kettle onto boil and as it was coming to a...

Hi guys? I was recently given an old youngs beer and wine Fv - the type with a screw cap. It was quite dirty so I have given it a decent clean with some oxy (couple scoops left in for a few hours). It now looks fine but still has a stale beer smell. Is it okay to use? It maybe that they all...

I got a Coopers Stour in the FV today. I added the kit can, 1kg of BKE and 1 tin of treacle. Brewed short to 20l. The SG read 1052, the trial jar tasted quite sweet and strongly of treacle. I have read on the forum this kit is pretty good so I am very much looking forward to tasting! It is...

So I have 36 bottles conditioning, but another 40 pints nearly ready for bottling/ kegging. As I am planning on getting quite a few kits on the go I would really like to use a keg but am very unsure how to use one correctly (even after a number of searches on the forum). I am still planning on...

As I had bottled the my first attempt at making beer the FV was free... So I thought I had better get something in it. I was in Wilkinsons yesterday and unfortunately there were no offers on the Muntons kits so I picked up their own brand 'Best Bitter' 2 can kit instead. I cleaned out the FV...

Hi, My Woodforde's Wherry has been in the FV for 15 days. It is still bubbling through the air lock every now and again - certainly not as often as it was. I tested the gravity just now and it has come out at about 1.010, as far as I can make it out. Is it ready for bottling now? I think the...

My first brew is still bubbling slightly after 8 days in the FV (23L - Whoodforde's Wherry), I have another 23L FV which I am going to get another kit on the go in soon. A Demijohn in the corner of the room has been earmarked for an attempt at WOW. But... I have been given a 15L FV (previously...

Today I finally got round to starting my first attempt at home brewing. I think everything went okay. I was especially worried about sterilizing everything so I hope that was done correctly. I got a o.g. reading of 1034, when put into the sites handy calculator to take into consideration the...

Hi, another very newb question I am afraid. I have been reading some how to guides for beer kits. It all seems very straight forward. But one thing I am puzzled on... After mixing the malt with hot water and adding sugar it says to top up to 5g with cold water. Is it okay to do this with water...

Hi all, apologies for the very beginner question... I have a fermentation bucket that has been sat in a shed for a few years. After getting it out today and blowing off the cobwebs and dust i have noticed a small hole on the lid. It is right on the lip that is pressed down onto the bucket, but...

Hello all. Following the advice in the registration email and introducing myself. I am a complete beginner at home brewing. I purchased a 25l fermentation vessel (no tap) and a plastic 5 gallon pressure gallon from wilkinsons a few years ago but it has just sat in the shed since then! I am now...