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After 30 hours or so, it has come to life with a bang. Bit weird it took so long as was about to add more yeast to it. Cheers!

I just the yeast that came with the kit! I know the standard yeast hasn't got great reviews!

Hi folks, Apologies if this has been asked before but there are 61 pages to search through and my query is a bit specific. I pitched the yeast last night at around 21 degrees (kit says 18-20). It's been about 18 hours since and no activity coming from the airlock. I sprinkled the yeast on top...

Thanks for advice folks. For 20 litres, what is the best sugar to prime with and what measurements of sugar to water would you use for this? Thanks.

Hi folks, Going to start a brew this week and using the following.. Coopers Original Stout 1.2kg Coopers dark LME 1kg brew enhancer I am going to reduce to 20 litres but I also have about 800g of light spray malt left over from another brew, but wondering if I should throw this...

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Thanks folks!

I think I made a boo boo! When I asked about using a priming sugar for bottling, you suggested to use a DME which I have done! I put half a teaspoon in each bottle first before bottling and just wondering if you thought I meant a sugar used in the FV. Have I messed it up the brew do you think...

Thanks for all the advice and tips folks, very much appreciated.

Hi folks, I'm a newbie to the kit making and have a few questions before I get going. I have a Youngs Brew Buddy lager kit... Should I add an airlock to the bucket? Will it make the beer taste better? Doesn't mention anything about this on the kit! I am planning to allow fermentation in our...