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So after using kits for a while, I decided to attempt AG. Not wanting to spend a fortune, I thought I would build my own equipment and upgrade as I go. I am a total beginner at this so I watched a lot of videos and set at it. Yesterday I completed my first AG and it seemed to go ok (apart from...

So yesterday I carried out my first AG with all the equipment I built myself. It seemed to go OK, but I learnt a few lessons. 1. Boil more water than needed. As my boil kettle is an plastic FV with kettle elements and a hole and valve I drilled, there was quite a bit of dead space at...

So, this morning I woke up and decided it's time to try all grain. I've been reading and watching videos over the last few weeks on 'how to'. I bought most the bits I need and built the mash tun today, including spare arm. Tomorrow I plan to make the boil kettle and sort the fridge out (my...

I have been away from it all for a few years due to working away for a while. I'm now back, but my 'brewing area' is now the 'dogs area', so I have been demoted to the shed... 😐 Obviously there are temperature issues at the bottom of the garden and I'm looking for some advice... I have...

I have become a bit after a fan of 'dark lord's lately, and wondered if anyone knows of a homebrew kit equivalent?

Guys, I'm looking for some advice. A few weeks ago I brewed the on the rocks pear cider. I followed the instructions and added a sugar solution in the fv and bottled in PET bottles. All looked good after giving it time to condition and clear. Until opened one and it clearly had too much...

I was brewing a while ago, but stopped due to my wines having a damp smell to them. I decided last week that I wanted to go again. I decided that the problem was probably not sanitising properly. I have been out, bought some new sanitiser and bits need. Cleaned all kit to be used thoroughly...

A friend of mine has kindly donated 4 DJs to me. I am looking for something to fill them with. I'm looking for a few crowd pleasers. We have a lot of 'social gatherings' and I want to impress. I've only brewed a few things. Everyone leaves 'not sober' but the taste aint always the best. I...

Now then, I just wanted to say hi. I've been brewing for about a year now on and off and have a basic knowledge. I've made so shop bought lager, and a few wines from recipe by trial and error. I recently made some cider from fruit juice, bottled it too early and primed the bottles... Mistake...