JJaxeman Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 It's been a while since I have done some homebrewing of beer as was hoping someone could recomend a good Bitter Kit cheers in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Not sure about a Kit as I just puyrchased all by bits and bobs from the wine making shop. But I have made Bulldog Bitter and that is lovely, but I always tend to make only around 30Gals so it is stronger. Im just about to make a Pilener style Lager this weekend and have various bottles of Damson, Orange and Plum wine in the kitchen for Xmas Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poacher Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 i've used the bulldog one before and that made a surprisingly good 50pints for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Woodefords werry best !! Double can kit no need for sugar @ £18 for 40pts. Here........ http://www.beertech.co.uk/index.php?main_p...;products_id=91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Woodefords werry best !! Double can kit no need for sugar @ £18 for 40pts. Here........ http://www.beertech.co.uk/index.php?main_p...;products_id=91 I second the above. Woodfords are very, very good, but my vote goes to Woodefords Nog (a dark ale) rather than Wherry. ZB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1966 Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Woodefords werry best !! Double can kit no need for sugar @ £18 for 40pts. Here........ http://www.beertech.co.uk/index.php?main_p...;products_id=91 I second the above. Woodfords are very, very good, but my vote goes to Woodefords Nog (a dark ale) rather than Wherry. ZB i'll tripple the above. i made a keg of wooford wherry last year, very nice. have heard good things about Nog too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJaxeman Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Thanks for all the replies have just orderd the Woodefords Werry and will try the Bulldog next. Thanks for all the replies. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Thanks for all the replies have just orderd the Woodefords Werry and will try the Bulldog next. Thanks for all the replies. Cheers Great! Let us know how you get on! ZB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Ok i'll keep this short as i am a homebrew nerd . I have a reinfusion mash system for brewing , and was going to brew on a commercial level . Buy yourself Graham wheelers book "brew your own beer at home" You wont go far wrong with reading that and having a go instead of useing kits ! If you can't find it give me a shout , and i'll sort you a recipe out to follow . all the best yis yp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushkin Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 My old man used to brew his own beer and then bottle it (rather than leave it in a flagon) and once it had had it's first pop at the stoppers, he used to add a teaspoonful of sugar to each bottle and then re-cap them. When it was finally ready, it didn't take much to get you drunk. He used this trick with both kits and cans. Pushkin :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaman1 Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 My old man used to brew his own beer and then bottle it (rather than leave it in a flagon) and once it had had it's first pop at the stoppers, he used to add a teaspoonful of sugar to each bottle and then re-cap them. When it was finally ready, it didn't take much to get you drunk. He used this trick with both kits and cans. :blink: Pushkin :yp: Hhhmm, Strong booze! on tap!! lovely.!! :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Ok i'll keep this short as i am a homebrew nerd . I have a reinfusion mash system for brewing , and was going to brew on a commercial level . Buy yourself Graham wheelers book "brew your own beer at home" You wont go far wrong with reading that and having a go instead of useing kits ! If you can't find it give me a shout , and i'll sort you a recipe out to follow . all the best yis yp Hi YP So how easy is it to make your own Beer, rather then using the Kits , as I wouldnt know where to start Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Using pure malt and then adding hops is just as easy as using a hopped kit . An not only is it as easy the result is a lot better . Shout up your favourite beer and i will try to get a recipe for you . all the best yis yp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Pilsner Urquell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Pilsner Urquell Classification: pale lager, pilsner, extract Source: Don McDaniel (dinsdale@chtm.unm.edu) Issue #639, 5/17/91 The yeast I used produced a very clean, clear beer and I'd recommend it highly. It you haven't gotten into liquid yeast cultures yet, do it for this batch. The difference is tremendous. Also I feel the key to success here are: * The lightest extract you can find. * Fresh hops or pellets packed in Nitrogen (only Saaz will do). * Liquid yeast fermented at a steady low temp. Ingredients: * 4 pound can, Alexander's Pale malt extract syrup * 2-1/3 pounds, light dry malt extract * 15 AAU's, Saaz hops * Wyeast 2007 Bohemian Pilsner yeast Procedure: Bring extracts and 2 gallons of water to boil. Add 5 AAU's of Saaz hops at beginning of boil. Add 5 AAU's again at 30 minutes and at 10 minutes. Pitch yeast when cool. Specifics: * O.G.: 1.050 * 1.010-1.008 * Primary: 50 degrees all the best yis yp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Hi YP I like Beers like Speckled Hen and some of those Ales which keep appearing in the pubs, with those funny names, but i like anything with a strong taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 A Broon clone Ingredients: * 3.3 lbs. British pale malt extract * 3.3 lbs. British amber malt extract (or less) * 1 lbs. turbinado sugar (from health food shop) * 8 oz. British dark crystal * 4 oz chocolate malt * 4 oz. wheat * 2 ozs Fuggles at 45 minutes (williamette or styrain goldings good as) * .5 oz Fuggles at 10 minutes (optional) * Wyeast 1028 London ale yeast * 1/2 C. priming sugar Procedure: Steep grains in a bag 30 minutes in 1 Gal. of 150 degree water. Rinse a bit with 170 degree water. Add extracts. 60 minute boil, chill to 75 degrees, rack to leave behind cold break, pitch with 1.5 Qts of yeast and starter. Aerate 12 hours with air and a .22 u air filter. Rack at end after 3-4 days. Rack at 2 weeks and bottle. Style has low hops and low carbonation. Nut flavor I think is from the barely refined sugar. Might be a bit tricky for your fist go , but it does taste great and well worth the effort . all the best yis yp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I will give it a try Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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