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that really isn't hugely encouraging lol 12 weeks.... that would be painful.. ;)

Surely with the summer being as it is you can find a spot that is in the range?? as I understand it a lower temp will generally give a slower ferment but will not stop it entirely so the kit make take longer to complete but should still work?

personally I have just used ordinary white sugar in all of my batches... they have all tasted perfectly good. I have started to experiment with spray malt and am yet to taste the spoils. Many others (who know far more) will doubtless mention brew enhancers/dextrose etc I would be interested...

Tea wine is a corker... nicest smelling wine I have done yet, It was some speciality tea we were given for Xmas but wow I can't wait. Rhubarb is a winner and as oldbloke says there is an abundance of things just ready to pop outside the front door. I am with oldblode too in regard to the...

it will only get worse(better) as you go on... I am only doing kits and wine but you can't go wrong.. cheap booze and all much tastier than shop bought evil.. happy days all round I say!!

I am looking at my first batch and it is so fizzy it is untrue, can't wait to get it bottled and tasted.... if this works then a 25lt batch will be following!!

As everybody has said you don't need an airlock, I haven't bothered with mine up until I did my cerveza (hole in the lid of the FV and I thought I would try it) It bubbled like a bugger and I can hear it upstairs... (note to self, get the carpet fitted) Mightily impressive and quite enjoyable...

Hullo and Happy brewing!!

Homebrew.. its all good.. !!

I think it is fair enough to have a glass too if you are paying that much, plus to get the loverly (spelt phonetically as I am in Wiltshire) Black Rat cider glasses it is the only way. Something about an angled but straight drinking glass that I really like!

ah sorry, genuine lager yeast I have no idea about, I just use what comes in the kit. I don't have the temp worry's that would then follow. I obviously missed that bit. apologies! :oops:

Really? I am in the habit of always putting it in, just to be sure. It never seems to let me down and I thought it gave the extra edge to give the yeastie beasties a leg up. my turbo cider is looking pretty darn marvy now... You would know more than I but it isn't a bad thing though is it?

I was unfortunate enough to go to a family wedding affair thing some time ago where we had to stay in some travelodge type place. I decided to be cool and wear my flat cap down with me (a souvenir from a previous evening) and was horrendously ridiculed by some very questionably dressed essex...

I can't imagine why you would want anything that strong? I like a tipple with bite, but not bloody great fangs.... sounds unpleasant indeed.

did you put any nutrient in there?? If I am right (maybe not) but super wine yeast needs the nutrient to keep it going, My first rhubarb winne did that, it ended up so strong my eyes were bleedning but it was awesome stuff... nowhere near 5.8 %

Sorry to correct you but that is some awesome beer porn, just look at that fridge!!!

Evan I assume you have done this then?? I ask as I am about to bottle my latest batch, Is it as easy as taking it out and putting in a jar? Feeding it twice a week on dried ginger and sugar or some such?

That is something else.. I have a full on beer erection... Superb!!!!

surely a small hook or 2 would do the job?? crazy Idea I am sure??

I have a spare jedi lying about here somewhere I am sure... where did I put it...