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I have made a couple of jackets for my FV's using off cuts of foam carpet underlay. We had a carpet fitted recently and I liberated all the decent sized off-cuts and cut them to size so that they fit snuggly. It was 11mm thick and seems to be helping to keep a constant temp in the cupboard...

Looks like you've got a bit of Cornish in there as well for good measure. West Country beer is great, although I admit to being a bit bias.

These kits are currently 70% off, so 40 pints for just over 8€ https://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/beercider-kits-gozdawa-connoisseur-34-kg-beer-c-1_259.html Maybe the price drop is as a result of the bad reviews and wanting to get rid of stock to get them gone.

I love those US Steam beers/IPA's and have a Brupaks San Francisco Steam Beer conditioning in bottles at the moment. Looks great, lovely colour and was clear as a bell when it was bottled. At £15 for 10 litres though it isn't the cheapest option and this is one of the main drivers to...

I would be tempted to split the batch and bottle some at 7.5% just to try it, then dilute the bulk so that it is what you want. Always nice to have some monster brew available for my mates who think they are hard drinkers. Invite them over, give them the strong stuff whilst drinking the...

Welcome to the forum. My first kit was the St Peters IPA in September and i did everything that the instructions told me to do and used the packet of yeast provided. It turned out okay, not great, but certainly drinkable and everyone who tried it drank it so that can't be bad. Came out a bit...

As I remember, it seemed that every Young's pub I ever visited had a picture behind the bar of the Queen mum pulling a pint. Are they still there? I thought she was more of a Gin and Dubonnet type of girl.

Not in the same vein as blending your own beer but I remember fondly the 7 years I spent living and working in and around Surbiton. Our regular haunts were the Queen Victoria in Surbiton or the Spotted Horse in Putney. We only drank Ram and Special, Half a pint of Special (4.5%) with a bottle...

On the subject or wringing every last drop from a TV format I see that the BBC have started showing 'Phone Shop Idol' to find the best mobile phone salesperson in the country. If there is scheduling space for dross like this why not something on Brewing and wine making. There was something on...

Great question, and one I will certainly be interested in hearing the replies to. I too am about to start the adventure of BIAB in the next month or so after 4 months and half a dozen kit brews. Happy with the kits but as was predicted by many members here the move seems almost inevitable. I...

I started a Slaters Top Totty kit on Saturday which was dated April 15 and reduced to £8 in my LHBS. The guy in the shop recommended buying a new yeast, the cynic in me thought it might be just to get another sale but for 2 quid it seemed the best thing to do. Anyway, its bubbling away...

I think a special brew day t-shirt would be a fine idea. I'll take one.

I think an English anthem would be a great idea and, if one is chosen it should be a huge rousing and inspirational one that can be sung loudly and with gusto by teams and fans alike. GSTQ is never going to get anyone particular motivated and emotional. Just look at the passion that Flower of...

Hi Dean Welcome to the forum. Been here myself since September when I was given some kit for my birthday and can honestly say that this is my go to place for info. There is a wealth of knowledge available from the members. I'm in Plymouth myself so we may bump into each other in the Hop Shop.

Sad news this morning of the passing of David Bowie. A true music legend in my opinion. I will be raising a glass to him tonight.

There are some banks, I know the Halifax is one, that offer credit cards which guarantee the commercial exchange rate on foreign currency transactions with no commission. We used ours on our holiday last year and saved a fortune. I use it on all on line purchases in euros as well now...

Okay then, if I must. Here's the whole family out on a day trip. I'm the one at the back on the right.

I started off only using 500ml PET, the Coopers ones but have built up a selection of glass bottles now through buying, begging, being gifted etc. Also have a couple of mini kegs, the ones with the tap at the bottom for when I have friends round and we are likely to get through a bit more...

Seems rude not to try. Not an FB user myself but 28 re-tweets and likes on Twitter as an indication of entries so far.

Never used this but have seen it mentioned many times on the forum. I know they sometimes have a penny sales at H&B but saw this today. offer on until Christmas eve I think. http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/holland-barrett-malt-extract-60004303