Homebrew

jp_bl_68 · 29 Sep 2009 at 16:16

Any home-brewers here? I'm tempted to give it a go. Is it as difficult as it looks?

apeZ · 29 Sep 2009 at 16:18

There was a big thread on it way back, iirc.

Glaucus · 29 Sep 2009 at 16:19

not very difficult at all, if using kits.
Cost a bit to get set up though.

jp_bl_68 · 29 Sep 2009 at 16:29

Just found it - http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17861688&highlight=homebrew.

Cheers.

V4NT0M · 29 Sep 2009 at 16:30

Not allowed to talk about homebrew are we?

feriso · 29 Sep 2009 at 16:47

Just cracked the first few open last weekend - not too bad really. Gives you something to do and is cheap.

You get better with time.

That reminds me - need to get my second batch on...

BTW I didn't go for the mash route - I got the malt ready done and went straight to wort...

antijoke · 29 Sep 2009 at 16:48

Skyfall said:
Not allowed to talk about homebrew are we?

Wrong forum.

Oh wait....

jp_bl_68 · 29 Sep 2009 at 16:51

Are you going to try mash for the next batch?

NickK · 29 Sep 2009 at 17:14

I've done a few all grain brews but not since last winter.

Just remember - you will leave the taps open once.. ensure where ever you brew can take a splatter of hot/cold sticky water.

IIRC Paulstat is another brewer.

All grain goodness..

Maybe again this winter..

jp_bl_68 · 29 Sep 2009 at 17:41

If cold weather isn't a problem then I'll be brewing in my shed so no need to worry too much about spillage.

PaulStat · 29 Sep 2009 at 18:22

Just click the link in my sig

Makhaira · 29 Sep 2009 at 19:09

Beer, wine, it's all good

. In France you can get hold of plain 40% alcohol which is great for making your own spirits

JaffaJedi · 29 Sep 2009 at 19:16

Just finished off my first brew, which was very nice. A woodfordes wherry

just away to start another brew, a great eastern.

I cant stand the wait tho!!

NickK · 29 Sep 2009 at 20:10

Stovies said:
Just finished off my first brew, which was very nice. A woodfordes wherry

That's a great kit. I did that too.

The key for kits is to treat the water to remove the chlorine otherwise there's a TCP taste if you live in a high chlorine area.

jp_bl_68 · 29 Sep 2009 at 20:25

I'm thinking about getting the Woodfordes Wherry Real Ale Starter Kit, it seems to get the thumbs up from just about everyone. How do you 'treat' your water?

NickK · 29 Sep 2009 at 20:37

Two ways - a campden tablet or use bottled water. Does the kit you're looking have a fermentation bin and a keg, or, does it ferment in the keg?

Just remember: (a) sterilise everything that comes into contact with the brew and (b) get the wort cool before pitching the yeast.

It's actually a pretty simple process and the Wherry is very good.

All this talk of brewing is getting me thinking a brew would save me money rather than buying bottles.

Energize · 29 Sep 2009 at 20:46

Makhaira said:
Beer, wine, it's all good . In France you can get hold of plain 40% alcohol which is great for making your own spirits

You can just distill at home.

jp_bl_68 · 29 Sep 2009 at 20:48

This beginners kit includes

* 25 Litre brewing bin
* paddle
* Syphon
* Steriliser
* Hydrometer
* Woodfordes Wherry beer kit
* 40 pint barrel

http://www.the-online-homebrew-comp...product_info.php?cPath=78_113&products_id=568

£60 for the set up and your first 40 pints seems like a good deal to me.

platinum87 · 29 Sep 2009 at 21:05

think i am going to buy a lager kit

anyone comment on these?

http://www.the-online-homebrew-comp...product_info.php?cPath=78_113&products_id=819

http://www.the-online-homebrew-comp...product_info.php?cPath=78_113&products_id=578

jp_bl_68 · 29 Sep 2009 at 21:14

I started looking at the lager kits but switched to ale as my Dad's an ale drinker and I'd like him to have a few pints if it turns out well.