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I have just made up a Festivals Pilgrims Hope, extract kit. I had an OG of 10.47, but I have read other reviews on it, and they vary between 10.45 to 10.53. How can this bee. I can understand in a grain recipe that differing extraction efficiencies are to be expected, but when using LME? Any...

Great advice, I did not remember/know that I would need a bigger amount. I will go for the Pot + Element + Controller route (I can always start with a manual switch system to save money and grow from there). Again Thank you

I am thinking of getting my first boiler / kettle, as the first step in upgrading from kits to AG brewing. I am torn between getting a Burco/Buffalo boiler or building one out of a large pot + element + RTD. I am swaying towards the Burco, as it is neat, has a concealed element (easier for...

Thank you, I will give it till the end of the weekend and bottle Sunday Than leave it a month in the bottle Thank you again

Hi Chaps, My first batch (in 20 years) is finally ready to bootle I have read it is best to chill the wort after fermentation is finished, in order to clear the it prior to bottling. How long do I chill it for, Hours? Days? Any advice greatly appreciated Thank you

Can I ask why you laid the pipes vertically rather than a long coil? I like the neat and tidy design, but am trying to understand the benefits of one design over the other. Thank you

Have taken the instructions to heart. Have measured, recorded the reading, and will do so in another 3 days. Thanks for the advice

Hi, The fermentation, is till going after 2 and half weeks, temp is a little cool at 64-65. Should I panic, or just wait? I had expected it to stop bynnow, should I warm it up, or just wait? Thank you

@Alane1 I live in the UK, and got the kit from Art of Brewing. It is a 23 ltr kit. 3kg of Pre hopped malt extract. Very simple kit, I thought it would be a good easy way back into brewing. So far, apart from the above mistakes ( and I intend to learn from the advice) I am happy with it so far.

Inch and half of foam (as viewed through sides of fermenter) and has started to 'burp' every second. Again, huge thanks for the continuing advice. I have mad notes of everything that is being said for my next batch, but I am relieved it has at least started. Next update should be in 5-7 days...

It is a Woodsford Norfolk Nog kit, it should end up with a FG of 1014, but the instructions are very sparce, and did not give an OG. But providing it is drinkable I will be happy

Some great advice here, I listen and learn. I am 12 hours into my first batch, so am hoping not to make too many mistakes. Thank you for sharing

Sorry for the double post Not sure why it happened

Hi, I just want to say, thank you for the device and encouragement I have received. I have decided to get back to it after a break of 20 years. I have decided not to fall into the trap (one I normally fall into) of trying to do too much too soon. A lot has changed.. I decided against buying a...

Just found this http://homebrewacademy.com/brutus-10-gas-system Explains a lot, Thank you

Hi, I have seen a lot of Posts / Threads about the Brutus 10 system or the 3 tier gravity system, but they get technical very quickly. It it far too early for me to consider such a system. But what does it do? Sorry stupid question, but I am trying to learn. What are the three...

@phenry, lol Cracked me up, Still laughing now :)

Sounds silly, but some of the chaps here have really serious set ups, I was just wondering what happens to all that beer. 5 gallons = 40 pints = 2 pints a night for 1 month No way some of these sets up are only used 12 times a year, Apart from getting on the good side of the neighbors...

I should have said, I am using a kit, not mash/grains. Not sure if this makes any difference, in the DMS. But I will definitely try to cool the wort quicker as per the above suggestions. Thank you