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• Posted in thread: Brewing clubs in Warrington/Cheshire? on 03-29-2013 at 09:29 PM
  Hi mate, Not been on here for a few months, life has taken over. Still interested but April is
  a bit booked up so depending on the date I may struggle. Keep me posted though! Cheers Tim

• Posted in thread: Are there any small breweries that use extracts instead of all grain? on 01-02-2013 at 01:17 PM
  These guys do, read about them a while ago and when I saw your question they sprang back to
  mind. I'd say more breweries use hop extracts/essences than use malt extracts though.

• Posted in thread: Caramel Apple Hard Cider on 01-02-2013 at 11:56 AM
  Saramc and Fossey, thanks for the tips I'll try again with this one! Cheers.

• Posted in thread: Any Canon DSLR users around? on 01-01-2013 at 09:28 PM
  I've just been a Canon guy for too long to jump to another make. Most of the time I use the
  24-70mm lens. With all f/2.8L glass, I can't blame the equipment for any 'bad shots'... :D
  Especially with t...

• Posted in thread: Any Canon DSLR users around? on 01-01-2013 at 09:01 PM
  Checking to see if any HBT members have/use Canon digital SLR cameras... :DNope, Nikon user
  here. I have run training courses though where all the delegates had canon gear so I know my
  way round them....

• Posted in thread: Brewing partner on 01-01-2013 at 08:23 PM
  i have 2 dogs. neither have ever said a mean word to me. they bark and yell so happy when i get
  home, even if i've been outside 10 minutes. can't say ANY person has even done that...My
  stepdaughter is...

• Posted in thread: Ever brew a beer you 'hated'.......... on 01-01-2013 at 06:12 PM
  I guess I have been lucky. I have had a few that weren't great at first try so I put them in
  the shed for 6 months and they turned into completely different beers. (Either that or SWMBO is
  sneaking ou...

• Posted in thread: Caramel Apple Hard Cider on 01-01-2013 at 05:50 PM
  Not mentioned cinnamon extract, but if anyone has a method for making something to substitute
  for the frozen AJ concentrate ( it's not available in the UK it seems) then that would be
  great. I tried b...

• Posted in thread: 2012 is so last year! on 12-31-2012 at 11:34 PM
  I realise you guys won't catch up for a couple of hours but we're half an hour into the new
  year here in Blighty. Happy new year everyone, may you all brew more than you can drink in the
  2013!

• Posted in thread: Funny things you've overheard about beer on 12-28-2012 at 09:32 PM
  Originally, porter was a mix of the beers on tap. The style we call porter was probably an
  approximation of that flavor. However, stout and ipa sounds might specific (and not quite
  right).Sorry but th...