priming

The reboot is never as good as the original. And I know this has been asked so many times. I'm here for a discussion about the following. I kind of wish this subject had previously received a definitive answer to the question. (I think it's important to say I'm in the UK and have access to...

I have made a few basic TC now and interested in making some different flavours. I have seen many recipes that add vimto or Lowicz during the fermentation. My question is can I add this when bottling instead of priming with sugar? I like the idea of having the main batch as apple cider and then...

Hi all, I've created an excel spreadsheet (attached) to calculate the amount of priming sugar required to achieve desired carbonation level. I've been using this method with really great, consistent results for the past few months, so decided to make a spreadsheet calculator to speed up...

Howdy all, I just got my first batch of Wilko Cerveza lager bottled up today, it came out at a lovely 5.25% as I only brewed to 20L. Anyway, my question is regarding the bottling process, do most people syphon into another vessel, leaving the sediment behind in the 1st tub or not bother...

Hi Everyone, I'm new to homebrewing and even newer to the forum! I've bottled a couple of brews and made sure ~3g of priming sugar was in each bottle and I've been a bit underwhelmed by the carbonation. I've been opening a bottle every 3 days since bottling to see how it's going on and I'm a...

Hi all I have my first lager brewing, a Wilkos Light lager 4% kit, which has just stopped bubbling and has been at 1.014 for a couple days, I am hoping it still goes down further as it is only 3.3% at present, I’d probably be able to drink the entire FV worth in one sitting at that strength...

Hi all, I recently bought this kit https://brewkegtap.co.uk/collections/keg-kits-for-sodastream-cylinders-1/products/2x-5l-minikeg-sodastream-kit?variant=21572995645521 to make bottling a little bit easier. I usually brew 10-20L beaches so at least half of it can easily go to the kegs now. I...

I've made a batch of mango wine and have been aging it for a while now, 6 months-ish. It tastes good but I made a previous batch that I carbonated and it was sooo much better, like a pear cider almost. So my question is: If I prime each bottle (they're swing tops) would it start to ferment...

Afternoon all After a year of brewing I have just branched out to increase my capacity- now up to 8 Gallons. So thinking I will bottle part of my new first batch and keg the rest. Now kegging is new to me and it seems there are two choices: plastic keg vs Corny Keg and Sugar primed vs CO2...

Hi all, Recently joined the forum as I am need of some sound advice regarding my homebrew cider and feel a little out of my depth. To put you in the picture, during September 2018 I made 4 gallons of cider from picked apples, using the guidance of Whittenham Hill cider pages. First...

Hello everybody. My first post so go easy on me. I know this has been spoken about a couple of time since previously, but I couldn't find a direct answer for my situation. My wilkos cerveza will be ready in a few days and I intend to bottle the lot in 500ml brown glass bottles with crown caps...