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4.5 Gallons of IPA (Y Ddraig Haf). Total = 242.4 Gallons

Hello, I harvested some yeast on Sunday which is all well and good. However, I was in a bit of a rush yesterday (I tell a lie both days) and forgot to tip the liquid off the yeast; will this cause me a headache or will it still be pitchable? I intend on brewing again a week Friday. Another...

Sorry for the third consecutive post; rob, could you post the recipe up for the rum and raisin. It sounds awesome!

The flavouring is wonderful, you have a guiness / coffee base that is very smooth on the palate and from there develops a subtle chocolate flavour, it's just there - not over powering. The finish is the best bit - in my opinion - after swallowing (ooh errr) there is very subtle hint of vanilla...

Sorry all, I've been up to my eye balls in work so not had much down time. I seem to remember that I put the vanilla in at the beginning of the boil (2 pods) and then steeped another 2 for a few days in the primary FV. My notes are back in Wales (I'm in Portsmouth) so I'll double check when...

Will, you're spot on. I'm a born again welsh speaker. My other half speaks welsh as a first language I, however, never bothered to learn it in school but I've found a renewed enthusiasm so I've been taking welsh lessons. Hopefully I'll be fluent one day. Just a quick question; if I were to...

Hello! I had a go at brewing my first IPA on Saturday. I came up with the recipe myself and having never brewed an IPA in the past I had no idea what malts to include. Anyway, on with the pictures and recipe - I really have no idea how it'll turn out! Y Ddraig Haf (English IPA) Original...

I was thinking of using a plastic bit but thought mice would chew through it. That's good to hear that the don't. James

Thanks for your reply. I'd never thought about suspending it! James

Hello, I'm interested in buying a 25kg sack or grain. I was wondering how do you store it? What I'm wondering is how do you keep it moisture free and keep the mice away? I have a garage I can store it in but would it absorb garage 'flavours'? Any information is appreciated. Thanks, James

I have one of these. Excellent bit of kit for £29.99. James

I haven't done that mileage in 6 months. I hate being apart from my bike :( James

Great Christmas present! I taught myself to play guitar and bass guitar. I've never bothered to learn to read music as most of the stuff I played (we'll get onto that shortly) was by ear. It helps to have a few musically inclined friends to jam with especially if you're both learning as you...

Thanks for all the kind words. To be fair to the girl, she enjoys getting involved in the brewing. I think it's time to get a mash on in celebration!

I got engaged! After 2 and a half years of good times I decided today to pop the question. The answer was yes! Merry Christmas one and all! James :D

Normally for me it's: 1 Thursday 3 Friday & 2 Double Scotch 2 Saturday & 2 Double Scotch 0/1 Sunday or maybe a Scotch James

I was in the Rhondda. I'm the wrong side of the bridge now unfortunately, I'll be back one day though lol. James

That looks amazing! Where did your sister get it from? I've been hinting to my sister for ages for one but she doesn't know where to get one. James

Myself and the other half are more than likely going to ride up (if it doesn't belt down that is). It'll be her first 'real' time on the bike and as we're going to do some touring next year it would be good if she could get used to a few hours in the saddle at a time. Oh, Dieseljockey, and I'd...

It is indeed. Mine is back in Wales at the moment as I've just moved in to my new gaff in Portsmouth, so I too, am sulking. James