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    Grainfather

    Having looked into both systems before I took the plunge, if you want to go gas check out some of the American forums as they seem to prefur that system. You can get a decent set up gas wise for the same price as a grainfather but it will take up much more room and obv carries the additional...
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    Grainfather

    I bought one of these the other day having only done 3-4 all grain brews in my normal set up. I can honestly say it is an amazing piece of kit! Well worth the money and takes no fun out of brewing as some may say, I very much wish I'd saved my money and just got one to start with... It just...
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    Port

    Will let you know in a month or two... got a damsen port on the go for the last month and will be fortifying it at the end of this month. Ingredients were as follows. 2kg fesh damsens frozen then thawed to split them. Then put in a pan with 1kg of sugar and cover with boiling water to sterilise...
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    Decent flat cider

    Yea got myself some ferment stopper so will be using that. Going to look at using some more 'up market' aj's to get a nice cloudy finish and maybe use some honey to give a bit of sweetness and add some body to the brew. A bit off topic bit has anyone tried thatchers haze? Tried a pint at a local...
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    Decent flat cider

    Right guys, I've brewed a good few fizzy turbo style ciders (some good some dam right ugly!) but I'm looking for a change and brew a nice flat(ish) cider as apposed to turbo style. I'm looking to do a 5 gal batch. I'm thinking of fermenting about 18 liters to about 9%, adding campton to stop...
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    Coopers, English Bitter

    This was one of my first ever brews and although it turned out ok I wasn't over the moon with it. If memory serves me correct I brewed with 1kg of coopers brew enhancer 2. With an og of 1042 and an fg of 1007 giving me 4.7% It brewed well and after 2 weeks it was carbed, bottled and left warm...
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    easy cider recipe from scratch

    I've only made 1 batch in a dj so far but it was bloody hansom! A bit like thatchers but less chemicaly in taste. I stuck on a full 5 gallon fv last week so I hope it come out good. The recipe for a 5 gallon batch is as follows... 23 liters morrisons own apple juice 500g white cane sugar...
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    newbie to the forum saying hi!

    Hey guys! I'm Ross, haven't been brewing long but have a few varius brews under my belt (everything has been drinkable so far! Lol) just wanted to say a quick thanks to all the guys and gals for putting their hints and tips on here! A valuable resorce to new and experienced Brewers alike! Helped...
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