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I’m addicted to this home brew Malarkey! Set this away last night 11/6/20. This is my 5th kit since starting HB. Added water to 20.5 litres. Pitched yeast at 24c. Og was 1050. Plan on doing the 2+2+2 method. I’ve got high hopes for this Bitter as Woodforde Wherry bitter was my 1st kit and...

I’m not expert, got 2 kits on the go and only done 3 previously. However I would stick to using the kit Yeast. As the kits always seem to finish below the expected Abv anyway in my limited experience. when I swapped out the kit yeast and used a wilko one it finished above the stated Abv. Re hops...

I’ve just taking delivery of a Simply Pale Ale kit to do this next. I’ve only done 3 kits to completion plus i’ve got 2 on the go now St peters Gold Ale and a woodforde. I’ve always followed instructions religiously but, i was given the idea on here Re pimping a basic kit up. I’m going to dry...

Well after 10 days in Fv (11/6/20) 1st reading is 1010, which I’m very pleased With. Which gives an Abv of 4.99. The only one of the three Woodforde kits I’ve made that have been near or over the stated (4.8) Alc %. Probably cos I used a Wilco yeast. I’m might leave it a week then bottle it.

Terrym. Thanks for the good suggestions. Like the idea of splitting a generic kit. 1st Half as per instructions 2nd dry hop. Once i’ve finished this kit and another ( possibly Nelsons Revenge ) just trying to to build up Beer stock For our summer stay-cation.

Thanks. I’m always on the look for my next extract Kit.

I was looking for lighter summer style beer (usually go for darker beer). Something thirst quenching after a days fishing, a kit myself and the Mrs would enjoy in the garden as an alternative to her Coors! I’m not a fan of very over hopped beer like some of the American Ipa’s, but do like a bit...

I’m new to this myself, Wished i’d started years ago! The bitters a nice pint. Sampled another bottle tonight, its very refreshing beer, Sharp and tangy. Just the job for guzzling in the garden in this heat. 👍🍺

I’ve started a thread for Nog as link appears to be broken to older one. After my 1st homebrew kit woodforde Wherry, turned out so well i couldn’t wait to get started On Woodforde Nog. Especially when fellow brewers mentioned in the same sentence as Hobgoblin, my favourite dark ale. Started...

After my 1st homebrew kit woodforde Wherry, turned out so well i couldn’t wait to get started On Woodforde Nog. Especially when fellow brewers mentioned in the same sentence as Hobgoblin, my favourite dark ale. Started ferment on 10/5/20. Og 1044 Day 13 filled Trial jar, what a lovely smell...

My First homebrew kit. One of the best beers i’ve ever tasted which is a amazing for a first attempt, only wish id started years ago. OG 1046 FG 1014 2 weeks ferment. 3 weeks priming. 90g sugar. Tried after a week, I was disappointed with head so moved it somewhere warmer, I found using a...

Just a quick review of Harvest yorkshire bitter, my first one. i couldn't find a review before i made it. This is my 2nd beer kit, previously made woodforrde wherry which is a lovely Beer. Used 1kg brew sugar and 500g light malt extract. OG 1051. Good krausen by next morning. Left to Ferment 15...

Re the blog. How did you find the Courage Directors bitter in the blog? That’s a brew i was considering... P.s If you’re into Ale trailing, York city takes some beating, i’ve been a few times with the Mrs, some great beers and the Olde worldie Pubs are amazing.

Yes a link to your Blog would be appreciated as we’ve got similar taste in Home-brew beers.

Thanks for that link. I leave them in the house another few weeks to carbonate before moving to garage fridge. i’m in no hurry to drink as back to work on Monday, Plus i’m buying bottled ales to build up a supply of empties ( thats what i’m telling the mrs anyway)

How much sugar did you use to carbonate the Harvest bitter and did it have a head on it? Cheers. I ask because i batch carbed my woodforde wherry with 90g of sugar, tried a bottle after a week to check for carbonation and it didn’t have much. I plan on making another few brews straight after...

The Yorkshire bitter was bubbling away nicely this morning. Tanglefoot.. I’ve read some canny reviews Re the Young’s Scottish heavy, that’s on my to do list. I wound imagine it’s quite malty and sweet, Along the lines of Mckewans best scotch which was popular here in the N/e and one of my 1st...

I finally got around to doing this kit. Hit a bit of hitch when the tin opener decided to pack in Mid tin🤬 had to nip out and buy a new one from corner shop ( Note to self buy a spare) 22 litres of water. 1 kg brew sugar. 500g light spray malt (figured i might as-well use as i’d bought it)...

Thanks for the reply’s I’ll consider them, plus after a bit research Simply Mild and others in the range have good reviews.

Hi All. Just bottled my 1st brew woodforde wherry, i’ve got Youngs yorkshire bitter i’m about to do. Can you recommend a kit for a mild flavoured Ale, not too strong Alc%, hoppy or bitter along the lines of Doom Bar, Samuel smiths Old brewery bitter or Newcastle Exhibition ( can you still get...