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Hey HBT! So I finally took the plunge into AG after only a couple of successful Extract kits and already "it" seems to have hit the fan. Brew day went well with the the "DIY" equipment I was using.. Standard cooler style mash tun... Copper coil immersion chiller.. Only piece that was a one off...

Hey, I recently bought a bag of whole barley and planted it in the hope that I can make some specialty malts, only thing is I don't know if it's spring or winter barley. Does anyone know if there are any visible characteristics between the 2 grains which will help me identify them Thanks in...

Hi all, I recently found a Grolsch clone recipe which I am looking forward to brewing but what I really want is a decent Peroni clone. for any who haven't experienced, it's almost like Italy's answer to a German Pils, which in my opinion is far superior. This is my favourite beer and I want...

Hi, I got a white wine kit as a Christmas gift which I pitched on Saturday 12th. I'm a little concerned that the must is brown. Is this oxidation and will it clear as the yeast do their job? I notice that the top 1/5th of the fermenter is lighter in color than the rest. Thanks

Hi folks, Apologies if this has already been posted (I did try searching) but I was wondering if anyone does this themselves or know of a good process of doing it? I've got some wheat on it's second steeping stage and most grains are now sprouting a tiny white shoot from one end but there...

Hi folks, Apologies if this has already been posted (I did try searching) but I was wondering if anyone does this themselves or know of a good process of doing it? I've got some wheat on it's second steeping stage and most grains are now sprouting a tiny white shoot from one end but there are...

Hi guys, Does anyone happen to know how to obtain the most accurate ABV reading? The OG was 1090 and the FG is 1000. According to the hydrometer this should produce around 14.5% alcohol, but online the calculators vary from 11.8% to 12.9%. any help would be appreciated Thanks

Hi guys, I'm new to home brewing and have a small question. I recently racked my wine and froze it over night to kill the yeast. But now that it's thawed, not just the yeast has settled at the bottom but so has all the fruit debris. Should I rack again leaving the debris and yeast or just shake...

Hi guys, as you probably already know, I'm new to home brewing so I have a small query.. My wine has been fermenting for 2 weeks now and the bubbles in the air lock have slowed down to about 25-30 seconds. Am I ok to continue with the racking process at this stage?