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Post by Jack Hackett on Aug 18, 2009 15:12:38 GMT
Hi folks
I have conditioning in my pressure barrel (and some bottles to give to my Dad) an 'IPA', this was done using a Cooper's Kit. ABV approx 4.5%. 5gal
Currently fermenting a strong dark Belgian style beer, 7 liters, this is a Brewferm Christmas kit. ABV approx 8%
I am slowly gathering the equipment together to go 'All Grain', I have a number of 'clone' recipes to try out, including a Fuller's London Pride and a Wychwood Hobgoblin
Slurpin' Sim
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Post by Geoff on Aug 18, 2009 15:27:29 GMT
That,s a decent drop of bitter  i hope you will drop us a couple of crates off when it,s ready  |
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Post by fletch on Aug 18, 2009 18:03:57 GMT
What only one nights worth of beer  Get some old aluminum 22gallon beer kegs filled up  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2009 18:44:49 GMT
Hi Jack, I don't know whether or not you're new to brewing but whatever, keep it up it's an enjoyable and pleasurable hobby. I started when it was legalized in 1967 by the then Home Secretary Reginald Maudling (remember him?) and have brewed continuously ever since. I used to mash at first but soon found the tinned wort much more convenient. I started with pressure barrels like you and although they are very convenient and are much less labour intensive than bottle washing etc there was no way that I could enjoy the beer ice cold so I have been using old cider bottles (2pinters) for the last 30 to 40 years. These I put in the fridge a couple of hours before drinking. You may or may not remember me but you helped me out a time or two on Readers to the Rescue over on CA and I certainly have not forgotten that! Good luck with your brewing. Joe D.  |
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Post by duyuthinkysaurus on Sept 15, 2009 15:10:06 GMT
Just found this thread. Been brewing since I was in my teens(now 61).
Mainly I use kits and alter them to my needs. A couple of books that I have found useful are Brewing beers like those you buy by Dave Line and Old English ales and beers(there are some corking recipies in that one) usually you can find them lurking in most home brew shops.
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Post by duyuthinkysaurus on Oct 3, 2009 12:55:20 GMT
Anybody got a recipe for ginger beer.
I used to have one but I can't find it.
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Post by fletch on Oct 3, 2009 14:11:50 GMT
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Post by duyuthinkysaurus on Oct 3, 2009 14:37:34 GMT
Thanks Fletch will have a look and report back.
If I aint to drunk after!
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Post by Jack Hackett on Oct 4, 2009 22:01:36 GMT
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Post by rayuv on Oct 6, 2009 15:37:45 GMT
I started when it was legalized in 1967 by the then Home Secretary Reginald Maudling (remember him?) and have brewed continuously ever since. I remember that Budget! I had been brewing for several years before that, not knowing it was illegal! Made it with malt extract from Boots Chemists. Wow, the parties we had with beer flowing all night. Gave the brewing up about 10 years ago because I was putting on too much weight! Still indulge in the bought stuff though. Ray |
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Post by nob on Oct 7, 2009 21:50:47 GMT
Do they do a cider? I've brewed ale and wine. ?
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Post by Geoff on Oct 8, 2009 5:06:20 GMT
i hope not , for sake of your liver ;D
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Post by nob on Oct 8, 2009 7:01:34 GMT
i hope not , for sake of your liver ;D  It's getting used to it. ;D |
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Post by Geoff on Oct 8, 2009 7:27:32 GMT
i hope not , for sake of your liver ;D It's getting used to it. ;D it should be by now  |
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Post by duyuthinkysaurus on Oct 8, 2009 14:27:36 GMT
You can get cider kits through home brew shops and suppliers, I have tried a couple but had little success they were always too sweet for me. But then I did grow up in cider country on the borders of Exmoor (Devon/Somerset border) The best cider was always straight from the local farms.
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i hope you will drop us a couple of crates off when it,s ready 
Illegitimi non carborundum
It's getting used to it. ;D
