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some great replies. I'll continue with the kits for a while and maybe experiment with them as I suppose they will be more forgiving if I make mistakes (I've just learned about the Muntons 1.020 curse the hard way). Then I think I will progress to extract brewing to experiment with different...

Cheers all, some great advice here

Hi, I've now been brewing a few weeks and have had 2 successful brews and another IPA in the FV which looks promising. I'm currently using 2 FVs and kits. Am bottling for secondary process. I've been reading a lot about extracts and BIABs and just wondered about how everyone else progressed with...

Okay, it's been in the fermenter 7 days and hydrometer reading is spot on. Should I bottle it now or leave it another week?

Here's a label I designed for a friend (bit of an in-joke) and have printed on avery jam jar labels but they're very expensive so would only use for gifts. Sticky printer labels are fine and clean off for reuse quickly if you just need them for personal use.

Welcome, I'm new here too and there is some great advice. Get reading :)

Thanks for the advice. I have 2 FV so waiting isn't an issue, wanted the best advice really and would prefer a nicer stout than a rushed one. I'll use the hydrometer but won't lifting the lid add oxygen to the brew?

Hello, Brand new to brewing and started with a St. Peter's Cream Stout but was quite surprised about the timings. It says it can be bottled in 4-6 days and then would be ready the week after. Is this normal as I assumed would take much longer.