bitter

I live in Bristol, been to many pubs recently and It's becoming a struggle to find good cask bitter, there's normally about 5 IPA's to choose from and a couple of stouts but not one amber ale/bitter... Think that's the general trend some places are moving towards especially if it means they can...

Hi Folks, So I’ve recently brewed a malt miller all grain kit, the ‘proud griffin’. I try to alternate between recipes (to learn styles) and my own innovations. Usually these kits are bang on the money for OG, but my last brew (23l batch for a supposed 1.048 OG) has led to a 22.8l batch with a...

Hi All! Brand new here, failed attempt brewing 13 years ago decided now older have another go. Going really well, got chardonnay, and merlot both set for Christmas and a lager of my own design (probably a bad idea) and a winter spiced cider. I'm about to brew up a 40pts bitter kit and was...

Hello to you all Im a new member and Live in Spain and its just got cool enough to start brewing at a resonable temp for fermentation. I need some advise though as this is my first all grain brew and i hope you can teach me a few things here. Im going to try an English bitter i have the...

Hi my name is Geoff (Geffers), I live in North East Lincolnshire and am new to home brewing. I have just ordered a starter kit from a company in York and eagerly awaiting its arrival. The kit “says” it comes with everything I need including all ingredients. We shall see. Anyone who can give...

Having a go at an English style brown ale for the first time ever. 10l Batch 1.6kg Maris Otter 200g caramalt 100g medium crystal 30g roasted barley 5g magnum @60 10g EKG @10 10g Fuggles @10 London 3 yeast Thoughts?

Hi after a few years break, ... returning to Home brewing again: going to do a John Bull best biter and a Geordie best bitter kit. Having a sort out before re-cleaning & sterilising stuff, I've found a bag of brewing sugar that went out of date in August 2016! been stored in the dry, the bag is...

Wondering if anyone has this book within reach and would be able to post the recipe? I'm at work and was planning to put an order in but forgot the book so don't know what I need!!

Hello! I'm about to brew an ESB, which will be my first "proper" beer. I come from Yorkshire, and I believe very strongly that bitter should not be at all effervescent, but should be served aerated (and probably through a sparkler), settling down to a clear pint with a smooth, creamy and...

Hi all ! Currently pondering how to go about my next kit . Ive got a JB Best bitter 1.8kg that needs using in my cupboard . Hoping to get a nice easy drinking session bitter such as the likes of bass or pedigree (in my dreams!). Got some bits n bobs in my cupboard i can use. So far thinking of...