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Ok thankyou. I guess the recipe they are handing out could do with some refining. Not sure what FG's mean? I will get a turkey baster and a test tube type thing for the gravity readings though, both sound like solid plans. The recipe didn't mention anything about hydrating the yeast. it was...

Thanks for the response. That rolling boil is pretty much what I had, so not sure why it overflowed so hugely, will have to try and get it a bit lower next time I guess. I will get a test tube and make a note to sanitise a spoon with the rest of the gear next time then. It came in a casing but...

Ok here goes! Second brew was this: https://www.beerhawk.co.uk/bourbon-barrel-porter-1-gallon-recipe-kit I steeped the grains for 10 minutes and then removed them and brought the liquid to a boil. Now for my first recipe the Malt was in a liquid form (or sorts, very thick) and I added it no...

Hey gang! I did my second brew yesterday. I made some mistakes/had unpredictable stuff happen and I have more questions. Should i start a new thread or just carry this one on. I even have photo's (If I can work out how to get them on here!)

Oh for sure. I hope this second one helps me nail siphoning better (though it sounds like I can eliminate it from kettle to fv anyway and just pour, which reminds me I must get a funnel!) and this will be the first time I have used a thermometer and hydrometer so it will be slightly different...

Hah, I just have the one and he is not yet two but I already feel like it has been a decade! Thanks for all the advice everyone. Book has arrived so I will look to read it over the weekend, whilst doing the second (and final?) of the Northern Brewer recipe kits.

Oh I do indeed. We bought an out of date crate of it during my student days. Worst hangover I have ever had.

Thanks so much, this is all helping my understanding a lot! I will get working on my own well... I like that break down of the processes. I guess I just thought the boil was the key in the process, which just shows I have much to learn. I have saved that link to the Kettle. May be in range of a...

Ah yes, I did read a bit about the kits/supplies that don't require boiling. I think I would feel a bit of a cop out if I didn't do a boil, as I know AG is kinda seen as the benchmark of brewing I like the idea of at least doing what I am currently going, seemingly a partial mash. It does sound...

Well the book sounds perfect then! 42% wider kettle sounds a bit dicey on that stove but at some point I will measure it and see. And then work out if I can possibly afford one anyway! I am looking forward to this second kit, as it will allow me to sort out my siphoning a bit and just generally...

Thanks for the feedback guys. I haven't seen many recipes that are for partial mash so I will have to look into this a bit further, as only really seem to see stuff about All Grain or Extract! Maybe the book will help me on that front when it arrives. I would ideally like to go to a higher...

I ordered the Hughes book yesterday, so that should help my understanding. Interested in any other feedback!

Thanks very much. I started a thread yesterday with all my questions: https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/newbie-brewer-who-is-super-confused.78594/ and ordered "Home Brew Beer" as a result, so that should help!

Thanks for the reply. I ended up getting that Bourbon beer kit as I knew I was getting more confused so thought it better just to get another one ordered in. Then I know I can just work on doing a better job of a "standard" brew. I will look at Clitbit's thread for sure but as you say I am...

Hi guys, Forgive the large text dump here. I have been reading around on forums/reddit/websites and for each positions I see, I then see a different angle 30 minutes later! I am easily confused though. Anyway, here goes! I was given a starter kit, small batch, for my 40th a little while ago...

Thanks guys, will post all my questions in the General Beer Brewing forum. Looking forward to learning from my mistakes!

Bagshot, Surrey for me. Thankyou.