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abeyptfc, Thanks very much! Both Lager and Cider kits were by Youngs which I bought from Wilkinsons (of all places!). They are good but the instructions are basic, I found myself on this forum looking for answers to questions regarding cloudiness and for explanations about why you do certain...

Hello and welcome, I started my first ever brew last week with my son using a lager kit. It's worked really well so far and is now conditioning for a few weeks. If you're interested, we made a Blog with daily entries of the steps involved and our progress...

Thanks for the advice! Had already planned to get another one on the go so that we don't have any dry periods! As a matter of interest, how long would a brew keep in: a) A pressure barrel that is full and untouched b) A pressure barrel that is in use (a few pints a day being taken from it) c)...

Ah, OK. I suppose to you guys, this is a really "noddy" question, but: I am thinking then, that I syphon in to bottles/pressure barrel when hydrometer reading is good even if it still cloudy. And the cloudyness of the brew within the bottles/pressure barrel will go over time. Is this...

Ha - Lager is the wifes favourite tipple! Quick question. The brew has been fermenting for 5 days now and is smelling good and giving a hydrometer reading of 1.010. However, as it is probably only a few days until I syphon it off for secondary fermentation, should it still be looking cloudy...

Thank you all for the warm welcome. All seems to be well so far with our first brew - it's creating some encouraging smells! I am sure in the coming weeks and months, I'll be posting in the other sections looking for some more advice, esp when we start to try different brews. :cheers:

Thanks I will!

Thanks very much for the swift reply!

Hi, My Son and I are having a go at home brewing. We have started with one of the Youngs Lager kits and have it fermenting away as I type. Two questions; The fermenting bin lid is bulging as CO2 is being produced - should I unseal it? The missus is complaining because it is in the way, can...