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Hello all, Following the events described in my previous posts a few months ago, I ended up making a strange turbo cider which has been sitting on my Fridge since February in 2L bottles. I am having some friends around this weekend and so I decided to give it a try! So I took the bottle...

Hello all, After a discussion in naother thread regarding how to improve a Wilkos Cider Kit, I have made uo my mind in a (Heavily tweaked) reciple using the CIder Kit as a basis. At a later stage, I will attempt a small (9l) batch of Turbo cider as well but for now I want to use up this kit...

Hello there, After a successful second batch of homebrewed ale, I am looking to try my hand at a cider. I am hosting an event in the summer and would like a batch of cider ready for those who are not keen on ale. I had some Wilkos vouchers so while there I picked up a Wilkos Apple Cider kit...

Hello all, After my first attempt at homebrewing last year I am planning on a second attempt with either a Wherry or one of the two Milestone Kits I have from last year. Ideally I would like to start sooner rather than later, but I am worried that the temperature may be a little low for...

Hello all, As per my previosu forum posts, back in December I brewed my first batch of ale, which is currently conditioning in the pressure barrel. I have had a few pints of the brown stuff, but there is plenty left. When I kegged the brew I did not have a co2 injector. But seeing as I had a...

Hello all, So after the invaluable help I received in other threads, I have finally Kegged up my first brew. The brew has lost a little sweetness it seems since day 13, but secondary fermentation appears to be going quite well. Sadly my scales were not perfectly accurate, but I believe I have...

Hello guys, My first brew, which is a Wilkos Golden Ale (Brewed Short to 21L) has been in the Primary FV for 12 days today. The Original gravity was ~ 1.040 although I may have misread this slightly. I pitched the yeast directly into the brew and I have a feeling it may have been a little too...

Hello all, You might have seen me around these parts asking silly newbie questions about how to best brew my first batch of beer. I started the brewing process a few days ago, and thought I would share my progress. Day One: My equipment. Starting conditions (I think the time is out...

Hello all, After a little research I am just about ready to try my hand at homebrewing. I am considering popping to Wilkinsons today to pick up a few things... 1. Their 'deluxe' homebrew kit (Looks basic but it is readily available) 2. Brewing sugar 1kg 3. A coopers kit or similar (what is...