Recent content by Niksput

So 1/2 a pint would be fine? No diarrea or anything? :D

If I was to drink a pint of brew that is only just ready for bottling, am I likely to feel ill/vomit? I ask this because I ust tasted a spoonful and it tastes wonderful.. I'm considering drinking it now even before it has matured. Thanks.

This is my 2nd batch, but I can't remember there being any kraussen on my first, thanks again

Thankyou. I thought it was probably fine, but I like to be sure :P

In my fermentation bucket, a thick brown sludge has built up around the edges of the bucket. It was not there 4 hours ago. The brew itself looks perfectly golden, bubbly and normal, but the sludge is worrying. Is this common? Thanks edit: Upon further inspection it appears to be the residue...

Thanks, i'll research into this. My concern is that i'm using a ready-made kit, will these techniques be too advanced for such a beginners kit?

I shall give the honey a go as I have about 10 jars of the stuff. How much would you say would be the correct amount?

Hey, i've only done one batch before (a simple 'Lager' kit, without anything complicated). I'm about to start batch two, and will be selecting a ready-to-make kit tomorrow. What i'm asking is, is there any generic way to increase the ABV of a batch, regardless of the ingredients you use? Such as...

Hey, i've been looking for a good brewing forum for a while now. I'm new to brewing (only done one batch before), and i'm hoping to learn from other peoples experience :mug: Jake