Recent content by MadPoet

Fustis are awesome, I use them for fermenting as well, so much easier than a carboy also great for open fermentations.

Dorset England Checking In All 6 year hops, first shoots, Fuggle - cut back first shoots, will train 2 per All 5 years hops, first shoots, Fuggle & Goldings - cut back first shoots, will train 2 per All 3 year hops, first shoots, Cascade & Target - cut back all first shoots, will train 2 per...

I've played around with a nice Irish Red Ale, that I added heather tips to for flavor. I'd buy dried heather tips from the brew store. I'd add it to the keg in a bag. It was always lovely. I have since moved to the UK and cannot find any to purchase anywhere. But I happen to live near a...

Hello all, This is a great thread, though a bit daunting in length - 53 pages of reading left me thirsty, thank you Toot for the summary. Now I gotta hurry up so I can wait 4-6 weeks to try something tastey. I am a big fan of ciders, my favorite is Strongbow, but with regards to Scrumpy Jack -...