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Well the kit didn't turn out exactly as planned but I'm still happy with it. I have ended up with a nice dry cloudy Scrumpy. Very tasty.

No it is in the barrel now.

Thanks for the advice. I batch primed but no carbonation and still hasn't cleared. But it tastes fantastic. Anyway I quite like a Scrumpy style cider.

So I am busy with my first Cider which I want to have ready for Christmas. I am doing the Muntons Premium Cider and I have had it on for 7 days. I pulled a sample for a SG and it's at 1.020 at the moment so still some time to go. What I wanted to ask is: I am planning on syphoning it into my...

@crE - I used 1kg of brewers sugar for initial fermentation then 1tsp per 500ml bottle for conditioning. I did have an interesting time bottling though. So nit all the bottles were filled to exactly 500ml. @rpt - the fg was 1.020 and it was a kit. Art of brewing xxxx Ale.

So the first brew is done nad has gone down a treat. I only have about 5 bottle left. Lots of compliments from those that have tried it. But...I found that the initial taste was a bit sweet. And it really had a big head when pourde. Have I added too much sugar to the bottle to prime?

I like my ales. But thinking I might be doing Lager for the Winter as it requires a lower fermentation temp (and I have no power out in the Garage/Brewery). I have been thinking of going with an IPA.

So seeing as my first brew is going well I am now looking forward to my next. Can anyone recommened anything?

Thanks guys! I will sleep easy tonight as I wont really have anytime till at least this weekend to bottle.

I added my finings yesterday. The can says to bottle after 24 hours. Should leave it longer? What is the longest I can leave it for?

Thanks for the advice guys. I will see what insulation I might have at home for the base to keep it off the Concrete.

Hi all, I did a temp check this morning and my brew was sittign at 17.7 degrees C this morning. I have it in the Garage with a Space Blanket around it to help maintain the temp. The past few days it has been maintaining a temp of 18.5. I will check it again when I get home. Should I be...

Thanks Nic. I might take you up on that. I did a temp check this morning and my brew was sittign at 17.7 degrees C this morning. I have it in the Garage with a Space Blanket around it to help maintain the temp. The past few days it has been maintaining a temp of 18.5. I will check it again when...

Thanks everyone! According to my instructions I was meant to stir it once each day for the first three days. Which I have done. I am a little worried about the wild yeast and other nasties!

Hello Everyone! I have just started to Homebrew. Bought my first kit & equipment from Art of Brewing. Busy with the Art of Brewing Bitter kit. I'm on day 3 and getting ready to do some Hydrometer readings in the next 2 days! :cheers: