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Hi Not been on for a while tho I've been busy experimenting with kits, various hops and yeasts and now I want to progress to Biab ..is there a goto book for recipes that folks use? cheers fatbloke

Hi all, Been away from the forum for about a year so thought it only right and polite to re-introduce myself. Hopefully circumstances will allow me to stay longer and resurrect my brewing Cheers all Fatbloke:wink:

Hi Just a quick question about maintaining fermentation temps, as my brewing career is really still at the embryo stage and now that winter is on its way, would members recommend a barrel band or an aquarium heater for keeping the temps correct? Until i can afford an AG set up, i will be using...

Hi Been really busy and i am totally addicted now! Made a gallon of blackcurrent ribena and apple juice cider on saturday and a gallon of red grape juice wine as well :D Going to top up the cider with the last carton of AJ today as its almost stopped bubbling... Wondering what to do next and...

Hi Got my ass into gear this weekend and finally got some beer on the go :D Followed the intructions to the letter so far apart from using spring water (got some 5l pets now to fill !) Checked it this morning and its bubbling away merrily :D Patience........................... :D cheers...

Hi Over the weekend managed to source a nice barrel and fv both of which have only been used once. The barre has a small amount of residue in the bottle and i have had it soaking with campdon tablets but i cannot reach it with a bottle brush..any clues or tips would be greatly appreciated...

Hi folks.. Just wondering if any of the local forum members ( Im stuck in the middle of the Derby/Notts/Mansfield triangle..J27 ish) can recommend a shop around these parts? Or do use just shop online? I know of a shop in Mansfield, one in Long Eaton and there used to be one in Heanor but dont...

Hi all Just thought I would introduce myself before immersing myself in your forum. I am a total novice and I'm looking to eventually brew some nice ales(really partial to nice hoppy numbers) any wines at all(drier the better but owt really) and ciders..cannot wait! First try is gonna be this...