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Hi, I've started the brew today. All has gone good as far as I know. I have one question about the yeast. When I put in the yeast and put the lid on. The temp strip was showing 28 c. And dropped soon after to 26c. It does not seem to be dropping that much at the moment. Is this ok? Or did I...

Brill.. ok thanks terrym. And the sugar can be added into the bottles without the need to boil it to remove any bacteria?

Got the Tesco water and almost ready to go. On the Wilko Newkie Brown Ale it says that the fermentation finishes when the final reading is below 1.008. If the reading is consistent over 2 days and its not showing this reading it will be safe to bottle? I read the basics guide terrym very...

Where the water tastes crap. So was going to grab the cheapest bottled water I can get from tesco. Can I use any. Spring water fine? Seen people mention mineral water. Does it matter or is water, water for brewing ?

Thanks to everyone who has replied so far. Reading the suggested threads has helped allot. When instructions state to put in a cool dark place for clearing when bottled. Is this meaning the fridge ?

Thanks strickers. But I could just add normal granulated sugar and I would get the same results?

Thanks for replying terrym... What I forgot to mention is that I bought some Carbonation drops which says it has exact amount of priming sugars. Can I ask what the sugar does exactly thats added to the bottles? Thanks

Hi, I'm completely new to home brewing. I've got a few questions if anyone can help me please? Q1: I've been watching some videos on YouTube where DDoubleTap does his first brew. His beer seemed to come out good but at no point does he explain why he uses 1KG of wilko brewing sugar and also...

Hi, I'm Neil from Sheffield. Completely new to home brewing. A ton to learn. I've been watching quite a few videos on YouTube but there is always something that is not covered so I'm hoping the great people of this forum will help me fill in the gaps and I can do like wise for other new brewers...