Hello!
After a bit of inspiration over the festive break I want to do some home brewing. I'd contemplated it before but got too carried away with the thought of AG and did not want to commit to the outlay. Instead, this time I think I'll give a kit a try and move on from there. Phew!
So: I'm undecided but I'll either go for Woodforde's Wherry or St Peters Ruby Red. I already have approximately 50 empty St Peters beer bottles, otherwise I'm without any equipment.
Can you please help compile what I need to order? Unless there is a compelling reason I'll be getting Wilko stuff as it's convenient and cheaply priced.
Items on my list are:
-Beer kit
-Wilko Fermentation Vessel Screw Top 25L
-Wilko Airlock/Rubber Bung 2pk OR Wilko Handy Airlock Rubber Bung 2pk (Which one?)
-Wilko Bottle Cap Metal Beer 50
-Wilko Capper Boxed
-Wilko Hydrometer Loose Wine and Beer
-Wilko Jar Plastic Trial
-Wilko Long Plastic Spoon
-Wilko Nylon Bottle Brush
-Wilko Siphon Pack
-Wilko Thermometer 12 inch Spirit
-Wilko Beer Finnings 30ml
-Wilko Brewing Sugar 1kg
-Wilko Cleaner/Steriliser 100g
(Please search Wilko for full descriptions of the items listed - The forum is not allowing me to directly link as it thinks the post is too 'spammy'... Hmm!).
Do I require any other enhancers/sterilisers/etc? Will I need any CO2? Will I need a pressure barrel if I'm bottling?
Also, I'm not sure I have a place in my apartment with a constant temperature within the range required. Is there any inexpensive off the shelf and/or homemade kit that can help with this issue? I've read about water baths and/or aquarium heaters but I'm not sure really what I'd require. Something I can plug in to keep the FV at the correct temperature would be ideal.
I'm sorry for such a long post but helping me get started would be really appreciated. And after the first kit I'm hoping I should become more self sufficient with the aim of progressing with the hobby (How to Brew by John Palmer already on order!).
Thank you :)
After a bit of inspiration over the festive break I want to do some home brewing. I'd contemplated it before but got too carried away with the thought of AG and did not want to commit to the outlay. Instead, this time I think I'll give a kit a try and move on from there. Phew!
So: I'm undecided but I'll either go for Woodforde's Wherry or St Peters Ruby Red. I already have approximately 50 empty St Peters beer bottles, otherwise I'm without any equipment.
Can you please help compile what I need to order? Unless there is a compelling reason I'll be getting Wilko stuff as it's convenient and cheaply priced.
Items on my list are:
-Beer kit
-Wilko Fermentation Vessel Screw Top 25L
-Wilko Airlock/Rubber Bung 2pk OR Wilko Handy Airlock Rubber Bung 2pk (Which one?)
-Wilko Bottle Cap Metal Beer 50
-Wilko Capper Boxed
-Wilko Hydrometer Loose Wine and Beer
-Wilko Jar Plastic Trial
-Wilko Long Plastic Spoon
-Wilko Nylon Bottle Brush
-Wilko Siphon Pack
-Wilko Thermometer 12 inch Spirit
-Wilko Beer Finnings 30ml
-Wilko Brewing Sugar 1kg
-Wilko Cleaner/Steriliser 100g
(Please search Wilko for full descriptions of the items listed - The forum is not allowing me to directly link as it thinks the post is too 'spammy'... Hmm!).
Do I require any other enhancers/sterilisers/etc? Will I need any CO2? Will I need a pressure barrel if I'm bottling?
Also, I'm not sure I have a place in my apartment with a constant temperature within the range required. Is there any inexpensive off the shelf and/or homemade kit that can help with this issue? I've read about water baths and/or aquarium heaters but I'm not sure really what I'd require. Something I can plug in to keep the FV at the correct temperature would be ideal.
I'm sorry for such a long post but helping me get started would be really appreciated. And after the first kit I'm hoping I should become more self sufficient with the aim of progressing with the hobby (How to Brew by John Palmer already on order!).
Thank you :)