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I've moved country and sold my extract brewing kit, so I will go back to kit brews. I'm planning on getting one on Christmas and if all goes well I should start basic training for the armed forces in early February. Looking at timings, I'll have enough to bottle and condition for 2 weeks, but...

I got a mini Weber for Christmas and using it for the first time today. I bought a 1.5 kilo brisket and have coated it in a flour, salt, pepper and dried garlic mixture. The brisket just fits onto my little braai. I've taken some local chips that where from a red wine barrel and added a shot...

Today I brewed a Coopers Real Ale. 1 can Coopers Real Ale 250g Brewing Sugar 1KG Brew Enhancer 500g LDME 20g Centinneal Hops (10g for 30mins and 10g for 5mins) Topped up to 19l and added kit yeast. I suspect my hydrometer is out as my last two brews have readings of 1050. I had a...

I've read the Sticky regarding Extract Brews and also searched the forum for tips etc, I've heard the yeast is not so great that comes with the kit. I have the kit and Brew Enhancer and Carb drops and no access to a brew shop to buy better yeast. Are there any household items that I can add...

Howzit, I'm Snowbeast From Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa. I inherited a Coopers kit from a mate and will hopefully have my first brew started this weekend. I look forward to learning and most importantly drinking beer :D Cheers