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Just tried my first bottle from a batch of 2 gallons. Completely flat :cry: I used the recipe from 'best turbo cider to date'. Worked well the first time I tried it. This time, every thing done the same. There is some sedement at the bottom, and it is almost clear. It has been bottled...

For labels, use powerpoint. Split the screen into 4, and another into 9 (4 for main label, 9 for back). I stick them on with pritstick. This sticks them on well, and comes off easily when cleaning the bottles. When shrinking caps over a kettle, use a wooden spoon to hold them on whilst...

I have too many hydrometers. I can post you one at a bargain price if you fancy.

Awesomeness!!! Thanks chaps. How about the sachet of hop enhancement. How much to add?

Hi there, I have a Tom Caxton Real Ale Beer Making Kit. The BBE date is Nov 2010. Should I brew it or bin it? The Hop enhancemen system is BBE Aug 2012 so that ok. Also, says can vary amout of above sachet to taste. Half for smooth enhanced hop flavour, full for nore bitter beer with...

I was sitting, drinking , thinking... Problem: Various recipies, but we have no idea how well they turn out. Solution: Have a forum area where we can rate wines/cider/beer in terms of taste, time to make, consistancy of outcome, and perhaps a comments line where people could write a little...

Hi there Mozzy. Welcome the the forum! :cheers: Racking is where you siphon the wine/cider from one container to the other, usually to separate the wine from the sediment. You need to do this after the main fermentation phase, and after fining. You use the same technique to get the stuff...

Wow! £3.99 for a 25L bucket. Thats awesome!

Hi all, I have made (and drank) my first batch of TC using this recipe and it was AWESOME!! I don't even like cider, but I loved this drink. But I have a question... - Should I only use SN9 yeast, or is there an alternative that I can buy in bulk? If making in scaled down 1G volumes, adding...

I have made 2G 'rose' using 1L orange, 1L RG & 1/2 cup ribena. Just clearing now, but the initial tasting are promising. Colour looks good in the DJ, but it's a little light in the glass. More like a hint of pink than rose - I'll say that was intended... Maybe I will use more ribena next time.

Brilliant! Thanks for swift assistance fermentall. :thumb:

Come on then... you need to continue the thread with a new one...

Hello all, I am making some TC using the 'best TC to date' recipe. I have never made it before, so I just shoved all the ingredients in. That was a weak ago, and things have slowed down and it has started to clear. I am about to bottle it into 568mL empty Magners bottles. I am assuming I add...

This has ground to a halt and needs some new life. I had to look the last one up also. The first line was: 'Sweetness,sweetness I was only joking when I said I'd like to smash every tooth in your head..' Surely some bigmouth could strike another guess at this. John Smiths anyone?

I'm just nursing a significant hangover :sick: Had a BBQ (B'day) yesterday and served home brew wine. We got through 3 gallons, and it went down tremendously. 1G WOW 1G Passionfruit 6 bottles of homebrew Merlot from a kit The passionfruit wine went own very well despite my fears...

I have just planted out a couple of pinot noir vines. I hope they are suitable for this climate. Any idea anyone?

The Blues Brothers - Hey, Bartender? How about: He left no time for regret, kept his d**k wet... Not strictly about EtOH, but related :wha:

I find it's best just to shove questions into google for quick answers. I think Alan Titchmarsh has a book out called 'How to grew fruit'. I have his one on veg, which is fairly good. Try that one.

Erm... And the next one? How about: Tonight, I'm going to have myself a real good time. I feel alive!

That sucks dude. Sorry to hear it.