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I made a batch of this for Xmas last year, it was so good I thought it was a lucky one off!! Just started drinking second brew, started 8/3/14 & barreled/bottled 24/3/14. Totally awesome once again, done a blind tasting with 2 CAMRA members & it f****d them up big time ha ha ha

Got one of these as a Xmas pressie & started it on 14th of January as per instructions (which weren't enclosed with kit, thank god for pdf downloads!!) SG was 1042, racked on 30th of January @ 1012 & will be popped in the cold tomorrow until weekend before bottling. Trial jar was very...

Started one of these on 27th of December. Poured warmed concentrate into stock pan then filled empty can with boiling water & added to pan along with 250g light brown sugar. Simmered for 5 mins then chucked into FV along with 850g dextrose & 250g brown sugar. SG of 1042. Racked on 11/01 @...

Hi Mick No sweeteners & didn't prime bottles.

Bottled this last night, fairly pleased with the result came in at a touch over 12.5%. Drinkable now, nice & zesty but if it mellows a bit over time could be a little cracker. Going to stash a bottle away to make bucks fizz with on Xmas Day, that should keep the MIL quiet for at least half the...

Oh the beauty of the British legal & revenue system. Due to the nature of my job I actually hold a personal alcohol license. If I went by the letter of the law I should carry this lamenated card around with me at all times. I don't because the fine for losing said card is ridiculous o_O

Totally agree it's not the same in bottles, far from it. I believe the abv is very different too

Hi Mick It really is looking very promising mate, start it in a coolish spot though, the initial fermentation was rather spectacular for me :doh: that's why I recommend 1kg sugar

Cheers DH & U r right it's a great forum. I'm kicking myself that I waited so long to home brew. I used to help my dad brew from scratch about 30 years ago & thought I was getting the best of the deal when I got 1 of those big glucose chips to sample lol

This one isn't finished yet but its very promising so far :D 10 oranges 1kg sugar 1 litre carton cheap orange juice 1tspn yeast 1/2 - 1 tspn nutrient Zest all 10 oranges as much as possible (avoid the white pith), then juice the oranges. Put juice to 1 side then stick zest, sugar & 3...

As you can see above I'm a newbie & joined a few weeks ago. Haven't posted anything to date but I've been all over this forum & picked up so much info & so many tips already, so thanks to all.

Hi All Just joined & just started home brewing. Have decided to join this forum after browsing & picking up some good info & tips.