TheDuke Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Does anyone still partake in home brewing, I am a keen enthusiast and have some on the go at the minute Feedback of potential recipes would be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff9of13 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I used to do a bit back in the late 80s, early 90s but only from "kits". Results from some were very good. I fancy having a go at "proper" brewing. "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDuke Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 I do some all grain, though my Stella is in kit format with some hops added to the fermentation process My Tetleys was very good from grains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun mc Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Have made a few from kits in the past couple of years. The cheapest kit (cider) came out the best. Many of the larger independent breweries like St Peters and Hambleton do their own kits, and it seems that the kits are vastly better now than they were. You can even source the right yeast to match the brew you are making, rather than using the generic yeast kit supplied, as I did when making a Wheat Beer. Go on The Homebrew Forum there are many, many recipes on there with a plethora of advice and tips. Wilkinsons do a good range of kits and equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrek Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Never had a go, but really fancy getting a picobrew but its a bit out of my price range at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff9of13 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Brew Dog DIY Dog "With DIY Dog we wanted to do something that has never been done before as well as paying tribute to our home brewing roots. We wanted to take all of our recipes, every single last one, and give them all away for free, to the amazing global home brewing community." Enjoy "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I only tried home brewing one, years ago, as a teenager. I think I made all the mistakes at once and the results weren't very good. There are lots of kits on the market these days, though. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff9of13 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I only tried home brewing one, years ago, as a teenager. I think I made all the mistakes at once and the results weren't very good. There are lots of kits on the market these days, though. Cleanlinesses and fastidiousness are essential to good home brewing. Neither are strong qualities found in your average teenager. "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Cleanlinesses and fastidiousness are essential to good home brewing. Neither are strong qualities found in your average teenager. Neither is patience. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C H Calthrop Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I believe this is a typical experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob8 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Cleanlinesses and fastidiousness are essential to good home brewing. Neither are strong qualities found in your average teenager. I would say patience is much more important. Even poor home-brew rarely has the taste of bacterial infestation and yeast with hops can keep bacteria down. A cool temperature is very important though (which makes student homes where the heating is considered a waste is ideal) and plenty of time. Generally, just wait far longer than you think necessary. "You clearly have never met Bob8 then, he's like a veritable Bryan Ferry of RL." - Johnoco 19 Jul 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwydianrange Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Look for a book called Brewing beers like those you buy. Some great recipes in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Decimus Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I've been brewing for a couple of years. I recently progressed to all-grain from doing a couple of kits and partial mashes. I was surprised how straight forward it was. However, I have had a couple of issues that maybe more experienced brewers could help me with! I've done 2 all-grain batches following recipes I had and both have come out with a much higher gravity than expected (1.070 compared to 1.044). Should I water it down if this is the case? The second one is quite the pickle, I bottled my first batch and primed it as I have many times with kits and it has completely failed to carbonate. I've looked on forums who generally say it eventually will but it's been 2 months now. I'm thinking I've either kept them too cold or I left it to long in the fermenter. A Widnesian in Ireland blog What is the best system for Super League? An honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 In the late 1980's-1990's I did some from kit form, Lager mostly, I initially put the in 2 litre bottles, then 1 pint bottles for convienience, then when I moved to Uxbridge I started doing in in 40 litre plastic barrels. The sugar I used was just ordinary granulated cane sugar Tate & Lyles, and one brew I had to use beet sugar, didn't taste as good. Another brew I used too much caster sugar, and made it too strong to drink properly, after that I experimented with Golden Syrup after I saw a documentary on brewing, made it much clearer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDuke Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 I've been brewing for a couple of years. I recently progressed to all-grain from doing a couple of kits and partial mashes. I was surprised how straight forward it was. However, I have had a couple of issues that maybe more experienced brewers could help me with! I've done 2 all-grain batches following recipes I had and both have come out with a much higher gravity than expected (1.070 compared to 1.044). Should I water it down if this is the case? The second one is quite the pickle, I bottled my first batch and primed it as I have many times with kits and it has completely failed to carbonate. I've looked on forums who generally say it eventually will but it's been 2 months now. I'm thinking I've either kept them too cold or I left it to long in the fermenter. I use cornelius kegs for my beer so i force carbonate, if you can afford to upgrade its worth the investment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 This topic is all well and good. Remember guys self praise is no recommendation. When do we the beer experts get to pass our judgements? Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rhino Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 The problem with beer kits is that it's very hard to make a really good beer in small quantities. Many years ago I bought a large Baby Burco boiler and from Golding or similar hops, proper malt, not extract, and fresh brewers yeast produced some really excellent ales. I did have an advantage in working in a microbiology lab and could autoclave all the kit, bottles and caps. Gave up when I felt the short term memory wasn't as good as it should be and have drunk in moderation ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDuke Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 i dont use fresh yeast, does it make much difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rhino Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 i dont use fresh yeast, does it make much difference No idea! Probably not. I was just being a purist ☺. I kept my own culture going from a bottle of Whitbread White Shield (which was one of one of my favourites) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob8 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 i dont use fresh yeast, does it make much difference I did my PhD in brewing yeast. No, much of yours will be dead, but new stuff will grow and it will be fine. "You clearly have never met Bob8 then, he's like a veritable Bryan Ferry of RL." - Johnoco 19 Jul 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I did my PhD in brewing yeast. No, much of yours will be dead, but new stuff will grow and it will be fine. PhD in yeast?Isn't it either dead or alive? And if it's poorly stick it in the damp, warm and dark and give it some sugar. I suspect I'm being a bit simplistic I'm also an expert on dermatology. If it's wet dry it and if it's dry wet it. I'm now studying Gynaecology, I don't know anything about it but I'll have a blooyd good look at it for you. Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob8 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 PhD in yeast? Isn't it either dead or alive? And if it's poorly stick it in the damp, warm and dark and give it some sugar. I suspect I'm being a bit simplistic I'm also an expert on dermatology. If it's wet dry it and if it's dry wet it. I'm now studying Gynaecology, I don't know anything about it but I'll have a blooyd good look at it for you. You know the taste of beer? Good, do you know the taste of candidia? Quite a difference. "You clearly have never met Bob8 then, he's like a veritable Bryan Ferry of RL." - Johnoco 19 Jul 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 You know the taste of beer? Good, do you know the taste of candidia? Quite a difference.Got me. I knew you would!But your knowing what Candida tastes like ( compared to brewing an do baking yeast) impresses me more. Do I have to move to Denmark to take the course? Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob8 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Got me. I knew you would! But your knowing what Candida tastes like ( compared to brewing an do baking yeast) impresses me more. Do I have to move to Denmark to take the course? You can sample both in Coventry, I am sure! I studied it back when I was with the Cavs, but I think Nottingham University might still be able to give you a PhD in beer, otherwise Herriott Watt in Edinburgh/ "You clearly have never met Bob8 then, he's like a veritable Bryan Ferry of RL." - Johnoco 19 Jul 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuffer Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 But your knowing what Candida tastes like ( compared to brewing an do baking yeast) impresses me more. It's not so much impressive but rather unfortunate/disgusting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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