Recent content by brobins

Thanks for the info, this is getting slightly more confusing :) Ha ha Ok, so I can go down the Champagne Yeast route, add some Yeast Nutrient and let it go.. After primary, if it’s too dry can I add some Splenda or something to get the desired sweetness? Before I prime and bottle...

Hi, thanks for your reply.. When you say you treat yours like Lagers what do you mean? I have just bottled my first Lager (first homebrew) and I fermented it at 22c as the instructions said. Is it better to do Lagers at a lower temp? Unfortunately I don’t have a fridge large enough to...

Hi guys, thanks for all the comments.. I like the idea of the Champagne Yeast with smaller bubbles so I may give that a go.. I have a Hydrometer but my knowledge and confidence is still low as I am a self confessed newbie :) So here is my plan, I would appreciate it if you could please...

Hi, thank you, I plan on getting this started asap.. I can get hold of a Cider Yeast from the Online Store I use but the sachet is for producing 5 Gallons! As I only plan on producing half this amount can I save half the yeast or does it need using up? Also, when I get to the bottling stage...

Hi there... I am new to home brewing and have recently just bottled my first batch of Lager but I have ended up with 35 spare 330ml bottles left over so would like to try and make a simple cider.. Something light, crisp and summery that will get me through the World Cup :) I have seen a...

Thanks for the heads up :) Can I just ask what you mean by secondary fermentation before you bottle? I literally just left mine in primary for 2 weeks then bottled straight from there. Is this a no no? I will be sure to report back with how the beer turns out but I have high hopes :) Cheers

That's great news.. Thank you for allowing me to rest easy tonight :)

Hi there.. I have today bottled my very first attempt of home brewing.. I think everything went according to plan apart from the time suggested for primary fermentation. Coopers recommended 5/6 days or until the hydrometer readings were consistent over 2 days. Even though I was confident that...