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So far I think I have managed to produce a rudimentary powdered malt ... now I would like to convert that to liquid malted extract. The only information I have found appears to require industrial equipment. So, is it possible to produce liquid malt extract on my kitchen top? If so, how? As I...

Hello, Yet again I find myself a bit confused - whether or not to crush malted wheat. So far I have understood the process thus: Soak; sprout; dehydrate; crush and heat in 65C liquid for 1.5 hours. This results in the desired sweet solution to add to the mix. However, on checking this process...

.... Please do not tell me to put it in the oven, I do not have an industrial size cooker! Although I do not like using chemicals, especially the ones that apparently do not need rinsing, I am willing to use any sanitizer ... so sock it to me ... please.

Hi folks, Just carried out a successful malting of wheat! So, what can I do (besides feeding my chickens or compost heap) with the bag of high fibre leftovers of wheat? It is supposed to be very nutritious. Anyone have any innovative ideas as to what can be made? Granola bars? extra wholemeal...

What Cheer? I want to make a malted grain drink so that I can add to it (things like herbs etc). This is the story so far ... Its a test so I am making just one litre. I understand the basic ingredients for a layman are: 1 litre water 160g of malt (in this case I have Crystal EBC 150) 5g or...

Forgive the basic question ... Am I right in understanding that a very basic beer recipe is malted grain; water; yeast? So its malt instead of sugar? Is that right? And would it be possible (although very unpredictable) to use a wild yeast like the unripe plums in my garden that are coated in...

Hello folks, Please can someone enlighten me. Years ago I was given a simple recipe for what was called nettle beer. It was very enjoyable - but tasting more like cider. Now I would like to find similar recipes for drinks made with my local wild plants and herbs and leaves. I have not been able...

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I have a liter of the stuff (food grade) and would like to know if it can be used to feed yeast in a brew?

I am surrounded by wild walnut trees ... so can I make a walnut pop? (I am describing it as pop instead of beer so that I do not insult anyone by calling a nut concoction a beer!) I want to ferment a walnut porridge - I do not want to include anything else like hops or malted things. However...

Hello brewers all, Here is a general knowledge question for you. First, is dried or fresh hops used in brewing? If either can be used then what is the difference in the end product? I have a feeling that there are different types of hops to give different tastes, so knowing what the hop...

Hi folks, Just saw a video for making strawberry yeast water. So after 5 days it seems to want to climb out of the bottle. So I want to attempt at using it to make a 5 leaf wine. Any tips? There is about 200ml of it and I intend to add all of it to 2 liters of strained leaf juice. What say...

Hello all, Please forgive my ignorance in all things brewing, but I am trying to learn how to make a 2abv (or thereabouts) bitter herb drink. I would like it to be only slightly sweet with a little bit of fizz. I know this is probably very easily obtained but I do not wish spend lots of time...

When I make Essene bread (wheat soaked sprouted mashed and cooked in covered cast iron pan) the end result is a slightly sticky (caramelized sucrose?) slightly sweet soft but heavily textured bread. I was wondering what would happen if I only partially cook it, add water to make a sort of...

I hope it is ok to post two threads in one day - if not perhaps a moderator will advise me. Otherwise ... I have just discovered some sugarbeet peelings in my freezer. Is there a simple recipe to turn it into a light alcoholic drink of some sort, one that does not require any additions other...

Can anyone advise me please. Having followed a recipe for dandelion leaf tonic beer I began to look about me and wondered if there were any other delicious beers made from leaves - I am surrounded by nettles (this I have tried and enjoyed), endives - I think some people call this chicory (an...

Hello folks, Has anyone here successfully made cheese using the juice from something like sauerkraut or kimchi? I was thinking of using the juice like a coagulant (like lemon juice or vinegar) to add to raw milk then resting it for a couple of days - or until it has congealed then separating...

Hello folks, I need help! I am confused about the term "cultured buttermilk". Living in France means that I can legally buy raw milk, so I want to use it to make various cheeses. However, I have found that one of the recipes I want to try requires cultured buttermilk. So, my question is -...

Bonjour! Thank you for accepting me - I am interested in cheese making - especially because it is both legal and easy to obtain here. ... So, see you in the forum - looking forward to sharing cheesy things! Lacto