Hi All! New member having taken up home brewing for the first time since initial largely unsuccessful attempts as a young adult 35 years ago...
Using the simple kits for starters and 1st batch bottle before Christmas of Mangrove Jacks New Zealand Pale Ale. OK, apart from a yeasty tang... I believe its a common theme. Now about to bottle a batch of Thomas Coopers Brew A IPA - fingers crossed.
Challenges so far:
1) Finding a room warm enough to maintain fermentation temperatures
2) Removing commercial beer bottle labels for re-use - Belgian labels simply soak off with cold water - South Welsh brewers all seem to use plastic labels which come off with heat (oven) but remaining glue is a nightmare! - English labels do seem to soak & scrub off but glue reluctant.
3) Finding removable labels so my own printed labels don't cause problem 2)
Look forward to learn from all your experiences!
BobM
Using the simple kits for starters and 1st batch bottle before Christmas of Mangrove Jacks New Zealand Pale Ale. OK, apart from a yeasty tang... I believe its a common theme. Now about to bottle a batch of Thomas Coopers Brew A IPA - fingers crossed.
Challenges so far:
1) Finding a room warm enough to maintain fermentation temperatures
2) Removing commercial beer bottle labels for re-use - Belgian labels simply soak off with cold water - South Welsh brewers all seem to use plastic labels which come off with heat (oven) but remaining glue is a nightmare! - English labels do seem to soak & scrub off but glue reluctant.
3) Finding removable labels so my own printed labels don't cause problem 2)
Look forward to learn from all your experiences!
BobM
