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I activated my yeast in some warm water with 2 tbsp of honey in it before adding it to my D/J. After reading what people here have said about how slow it starts I was not expecting to see some 'life' for a while. But lo' and behold it was frothing like a good un' very quickly - one of my most...

The last week has been a busy one for me as I've now got 6 D/Js bubbling away :D 2 WOW variations, 1 Fruit Tea Wine, 1 TC, 1 Blackberry Wine and 1 Mead! The blackberries were all picked washed and sorted and in the freezer until I had enough to make both Jam and Wine. I put 2kg of Blackberries...

Welcome. I'm new here too - but as you have pointed out there is a wealth of information on this site. you'll enjoy your 'hippy-juice' - I know I did! It's been one of my best brews yet. Glad you got back into this hobby, it's great to get cheaper alcohol but more importantly (IMO) it is all...

Got some recipes for Blackberry Brandy from a lady I bought some D/Js off. I haven't tried them yet, but looks like they will be good so I'll try and get some on the go soon! Recipe 1: 500ml Brandy 500ml Vodka 1.5 lbs Sugar 1.5 lbs Blackberries Cloves Cinnamon Recipe 2: 1lb Blackberry 1lb...

I'll post it on the recipe section so all can see it if anyone wants it. Callum. EDIT: Posted the recipe in the recipe section, tried to do a link to it here but can't because I'm a new member, but hopefully you'll find it.

Even with the wonders of the internet these days, it's still sometimes pays to go to good ol' fashioned paper! :)

About £7. Don't forget to check the local papers. I like to check ebay, gumtree etc.. but like yourself they're often too far (and I don't drive), but I find that the local papers and adverts in newsagents and the Co-op etc usually have something. Perhaps it's an age thing? I don't think I've...

Hi all. New here, but thought that I would just remind people to check their local classifieds to find any home brew bargains. Saw an advert in my local paper and picked up 3 D/Js and 2 half size D/Js (all glass - and the smaller ones are going to be perfect for my sloe gin!) I also picked up a...

Hi all. Have been reading a few things on this forum over the last few weeks, so I thought it was time that I should join up. I've been brewing for about a year now (some periods more active then others), I started with some Rhubarb wine after picking up some second hand D/J's from the...