I have absolutely no idea what to expect from this beer (it was a random selection in the homebrew shop) but I have prepared the kit and it should now be starting to ferment.
Full details on my blog here:
http://bellsbeer.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/brewing-up-a-linthwaite-light/
Starting my second brew seemed much quicker and easier than the first - a result of a little more organisation and a little more confidence I think.
I followed the instructions as closely as possible. This included the use of the hops bag, and rehydrating the yeast before pitching - neither of which we done with the Munton's IPA I did previously.
Also of note was the temperature of the beer when I pitched the yeast - just 14 degrees C because of my very cold water from my cold tap. I pitched anyway, and warmed the bucket up a little with a hair drier afterwards - hope this will be ok.
Full details on my blog here:
http://bellsbeer.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/brewing-up-a-linthwaite-light/
Starting my second brew seemed much quicker and easier than the first - a result of a little more organisation and a little more confidence I think.
I followed the instructions as closely as possible. This included the use of the hops bag, and rehydrating the yeast before pitching - neither of which we done with the Munton's IPA I did previously.
Also of note was the temperature of the beer when I pitched the yeast - just 14 degrees C because of my very cold water from my cold tap. I pitched anyway, and warmed the bucket up a little with a hair drier afterwards - hope this will be ok.
