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Yes, I suppose I could (should) have just done a standard kit as my 1st attempt but fancied adding a flavour. After considering chocolate, vanilla & coffee I opted for coconut as something a little different. I couldn't really find much info online so cobbled together what info I could and...

I'm building a heated fridge for fermentation so should stay at 21' without any faffing hopefully. So I'll keep it at 21' for 2-3 weeks but add a bag containing a pound or 2 of unsweetened roasted coconut flakes after primary fermentation. Then after week 3 i'll remove the bag and transfer...

I'm about to start my first ever kit. Muntons Gold Stout. Instructions say transfer to bottles/barrel after primary fermentation (about a week at 21ish degrees.) I have read in a few places that either secondary fermentation or extended primary will give better/clearer results. If any, I'd...

Cheers for the reply. Wouldn't I need a secondary fermentation to do this or could I sling a bag of roasted coconut straight into the barrel? Obviously it would then have to stay in there. Should I be worried about over exposure or would the coconut flavour settle down after a week or so? I only...

I'm a total novice and have just bought a load of gear and about to embark upon my first brew. Without any experience it will be a decent quality stout kit. I know I really should make it as per instructions first, but myself and the wife love coconut and I want to get some coconut flavour in...

Thanks for the help all. I've ordered a starter kit online including barrel for £50. As I'm going to be using the shed I've also picked up a fridge for a tenner and just ordered temperature controller, heater, and all the parts for another £30 which will hopefully give me a fermentation...

Oops got my threads mixed up. That temp controller is the same thing I was looking at.....duh :)

So, I haven't even started brewing yet (kit on the way) but I already think I need a heated fridge in the shed. Is there a cheaper way to manage temps? I saw these on Amazon and wondered if any good? They seem cheap (<£10) but looking at reviews, they have been used for brewing effectively...

Thanks for that. Things are becoming clearer. Think I'll go with the barrel option for now although not sure about walking 25yds down the garden to the shed every time I want my glass filling. My son is coming up 3 so maybe I can get him trained up :thumb: I was told to make the same brew my...

Have just seen pics (not tasted yet) of a mates homebrew stout and I really want to have a go. Got the OK from the missus so just need the kit. Am a complete newbie and am not sure where to start. My mate told me he uses a pressure barrel and doesn't bottle. But what is the best way (is...