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It is ironic that all new cars now have screens built in. To control not only radio and sat nav, but also air con etc.

Did you swap out all the sugar? Or a mix of DME and sugar?

The Brewtherm Dunkel Bock will be my next brew, and I was wondering the same as you: any improvements? Eg. Would switching some of the sugar for malt extract be an option?

Sorry that you’re feeling so rubbish right now. Try to remember that things will get better. I hope you’ve got a sympathetic GP that you can talk to. Although you may have to be persistent in getting an appointment, don’t be fobbed off! It would be worth getting in touch with your local branch...

Well done on persevering with the running. Your story mirrors mine. I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis 4 years ago and took up running soon after. Started with the couch to 5k, proceeded to regular 5ks, up to 10ks and even a couple of 20ks. But I got a bit bored with it and stopped. I’ll be...

Thanks for the tip about the book, too. I’m very new to wine (and beer) making. Currently I’ve got batches of cherry, and red grape wines on the go. Both made from home grown fruit.

Doctors traditionally take the patient’s estimate and double it. But inevitably it would still be less than the doctor himself drank.

My current summer run around. Actually it’s my wife’s but she lets me drive it!

Has anyone brewed this ale from ‘Booze for Free’ by Andy Hamilton? How did it turn out? I’m thinking of boosting it with the addition of hops ….

Hi there. I grew up on the Hampshire coast but have since emigrated to Norfolk. Lucky you, having a local brew shop.

Hello, I’m new here so apologies if this has been done to death. But I’m keen to try to make cherry wine. Some advise straining the fruit before primary fermentation, others after. It seems as if johncrobinson subscribes to the latter. But what is best, or doesn’t it matter? thanks