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I brewed some up as a first brew. I am a newbie at this too, it's been in the barrel for 3 weeks, it's not clear but didn't expect it to be being first. Tastes nice so I guess it's all ok. Sorry cannot be much more help, but at least ya know your not the only one. I say if it tastes nice enjoy...

Prob was a big ask to stay on topic with that title, point taken so cheers for the advice and the smut :)

Are we still talking about beer cos I wouldn't my moans taken out of context. Wife would kill me

Attached tube to keg and it's a lot better tried opening quick an closing like advised but made a mess lol, guess this is gonna take pratice :cheers: cheers for the advice

Just read the hose advice sounds like a good a plan, have got the space for a fridge, we'll not until live finished building my shed

As long as it not just me, it had 3 weeks in the barrel. We did come up with a solution kinda. You drink one while you have anther settling. Good idea for parties, but not really everyday :D

Hi everyone Spent the sat night with my mates drinking my first ever brew. It was from the wilkos golden ale kit. While I will not do a review as it being my first, I took no readings and have nothing to compare it to. So I couldn't give it a measured view. What I will say it that I had nothing...

The best news of the weekend. And it's on my way home.cheers going to pop in there this week

Like that will look in to for next time as it's in the barrel now :cheers:

Used your tips and went dare I say it very smoothly, got a little crafty taste ( know you shouldn't but had to try) and it was alright with some time could be nice :) started my next one fermenting too. Onwards and upwards

Loving that lol

The wilkos prices are very good, and the quality looks good. but the shop in Romford the staff didn't know where the brewing stuff was let alone have any information on it. It's why I would love to go to a proper brewing shop just don't know any near Colchester. If any of you know/run one let me...

Sounds good, Never thought of testing for leaks, really got the bug now. Brought anther kit while I was there.... Wife just rolled her eyes

Hi Well I am almost finished the fermentation of my wilko golden ale thanks to the many helpful Stickies and comments. This Sunday I it's time to put it in the barrel I have got the wilko barrel and syphoning tube also from wilko ( sounds like I am sponsored by wilkos now) From what I've read...

Cheers for all your help loosened the top and wrapped it up in a blanket to keep it warm, wife says already the beer is getting more time than her lol. Will post the results good or bad as I go. . When my shed is finished I think I will have more than one on the go

This is the one off the wilko website wilko fermenting bin and lid Do I need to leave the lid slightly off, I don't like the idea of a Big Bang... :-) Sorry if I am not allowed to post links

Yay I can get brewing tonight. Tbh I wanted to keep it as simple as possible for my first time. Then step it up when I get a better understanding. Cheers for the great news

Hi everyone I'm ben, been talking about brewing my own ale for ages and this christmas my wife brought me kit. All from wilkos, got the golden ale kit and am trying to curb my excitement so I can get it all right. That's why I have joined the site, already had a quick look at the posts and fans...