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by Retrolamp
Thu Jan 07, 2016 11:17 pm
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: Worried about bottling
Replies: 3
Views: 11724

Worried about bottling

Ok so I started a brew before Xmas and have left it for just over two weeks now. I am worried about bottling now with sugar, will it be ok or will all the yeast have died and settled?

Phil
by Retrolamp
Sat Dec 12, 2015 9:26 pm
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: problem with mash tun
Replies: 13
Views: 36223

Re: problem with mash tun

Went to the shop opposite the station the other day, those orange tubs with the tap were only £18 but they were small and felt really cheap. Plus the shop as shut so I rang the owner. He rang me I turned up and then got really annoyed and kept ringing me all day as he didn't realise I had been in.
by Retrolamp
Wed Dec 09, 2015 6:36 pm
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: First Brew thanks Steve
Replies: 12
Views: 32127

Re: First Brew thanks Steve

Spell it how you say it, "too pints av larger, pint av cyderr gem for I and wat eva your avin"
by Retrolamp
Wed Dec 09, 2015 9:12 am
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: First Brew thanks Steve
Replies: 12
Views: 32127

Re: First Brew thanks Steve

Roger, if you could follow me around and correct my spelling on a daily basis that would be brill. I know there is no R in Lager but dyslexia strikes and sadly spell check doesn't pick it up. I spent a good amount of time last night searching all the on demand players getting frustrated looking for ...
by Retrolamp
Tue Dec 08, 2015 10:21 am
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: First Brew thanks Steve
Replies: 12
Views: 32127

Re: First Brew thanks Steve

After a google search yes I did mean the "krausen" I'll try and add that one to my vocabulary. Well I'm dead impressed I have just taken the gravity and it comes out at the target 1.01 and I had a sneaky taste very drinkable unlike my kit larger I tried. Well plan to leave it in the vessel...
by Retrolamp
Wed Dec 02, 2015 11:25 pm
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: First Brew thanks Steve
Replies: 12
Views: 32127

Re: First Brew thanks Steve

Apparently 1.011.

Is it normal to start a brew with a big head and then on just day two for it to be little more than 5m thick?
by Retrolamp
Tue Dec 01, 2015 11:43 pm
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: First Brew thanks Steve
Replies: 12
Views: 32127

Re: First Brew thanks Steve

Ok so, Its done!! Could not believe the amount of time it took to cool so will have to amend the method for next time. I pitched the yeast and this morning it looked like a very good Vietnamese Whirl , not so good now. My only concern is the gravity should have been 1.045 and it came out as 1.04 wil...
by Retrolamp
Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:49 am
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: First Brew thanks Steve
Replies: 12
Views: 32127

First Brew thanks Steve

Ok, Before you read I must stress that there is no real point to this post other than its my first brew. I would hate for you to be disappointed when you get to the bottom. So I started my first proper brew yesterday (New to this malarky). My first was a larger kit that was bought as a present, its ...
by Retrolamp
Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:59 pm
Forum: Recipes and Ingredients
Topic: Back to Front.
Replies: 2
Views: 24501

Re: Back to Front.

Your a star thank you,

I've never mashed but am about to try and have a good book, the internet and you guys if I get really stuck :)

Might have a play with that site,

again cheers..

Phil
by Retrolamp
Sat Nov 21, 2015 7:28 pm
Forum: General Brewing and Beer Discussions
Topic: Beer not fermented in bottles
Replies: 3
Views: 11721

Re: Beer not fermented in bottles

Already its tasting better, this game requires patience doesn't it :)