A Hearty Hello from Deepest Chigwell

[mark127143]

Hello fellow brewers.
I have been brewing for the last six months after a 25 year lay-off (marriage, divorce, kids etc) and whilst 'only' using malt kits I am really enjoying my 'new' hobby!
I have so far made Milestone's Lions Pride(drunk), Woodforde's Nog(drunk), Young's Barley Wine(drinking), Young's Pear Cider(drinking), Munton's Irish Stout(drunk), three fruit wines(drinking), Munton's Gold Continental Pilsner(conditioning), Magnum Pear Cider(conditioning), Magnum Strawberry Cider(conditioning) and Better Brew Indian Pale Ale(fermenting)!
I am also planning to brew a Ritchie's Raspberry and Lime Cider, two Scottish Export Ales and a Young's Mild :drink:

Happy Brewing!!

p.s. I will be after some tips if I decide to try some grain brewing

 

[Dieseljockey]

Welcome to the forum Mark... :thumb:

Looks like your on your way to AG anyway... :clap:

 

[mark127143]

Welcome to the forum Mark... :thumb:

Looks like your on your way to AG anyway... :clap:

Thanks mate, I think AG just needs a bit more thought, equipment and SPACE!

Happy Brewing!

 

[Dieseljockey]

You'll be surprised at how little you need to do an AG brew, all DIY, it's a fab hobby. :thumb:

 

[dennisking]

Hi and welcome.

 

[airymary]

Hi Mark
Not too far from me in the 'Stow, then! If you check my intro, you'll read that I've gone into AG at a pretty basic level, but with encouraging results :) Living in a cramped London flat, space is at a premium, but I still managed to shoehorn my brewing kit in, plus find storage space for grains, etc. By moving stuff about a bit, I made space where there'd been none before!!
I call it The Packer Way Brewery - not because I live in Packer Way, but 'cos, when I've finished, I have to, errr, pack away
Anyway, happy brewing!

 

[Dieseljockey]

Hi Mark
I call it The Packer Way Brewery - not because I live in Packer Way, but 'cos, when I've finished, I have to, errr, pack away

That's brill.... :rofl: :rofl: love it, you have to stick with that name now AM.

 

[mark127143]

Hi Mark
Not too far from me in the 'Stow, then! If you check my intro, you'll read that I've gone into AG at a pretty basic level, but with encouraging results :) Living in a cramped London flat, space is at a premium, but I still managed to shoehorn my brewing kit in, plus find storage space for grains, etc. By moving stuff about a bit, I made space where there'd been none before!!
I call it The Packer Way Brewery - not because I live in Packer Way, but 'cos, when I've finished, I have to, errr, pack away
Anyway, happy brewing!

Cheers airymary, I have room for a shed down the bottom of our garden but I ain't got the cash
Hi dennis king

 

[pittsy]

hi mark , welcome and you should have a look into extract brewing , better results easy to do and a step towards AG before going the full way

 

[mark127143]

hi mark , welcome and you should have a look into extract brewing , better results easy to do and a step towards AG before going the full way

Cheers pittsy I will have a look :)

 

[chigman]

Hi Mark

I am a soon to be new brewer from Chigwell also - near grange hill stn. Got the kit but aint had time to brew it yet, really looking forward to doing so though. Happy brewing fella.

Steve

 

[mark127143]

Hi Mark

I am a soon to be new brewer from Chigwell also - near grange hill stn. Got the kit but aint had time to brew it yet, really looking forward to doing so though. Happy brewing fella.

Steve

I know it well Steve, good luck with your first brew!

 

[chigman]

Hi Mark

I am a soon to be new brewer from Chigwell also - near grange hill stn. Got the kit but aint had time to brew it yet, really looking forward to doing so though. Happy brewing fella.

Steve

I know it well Steve, good luck with your first brew!

Cheers mate. :

Steve

 

[airymary]

Hi again All
Well, this looks promising - with Mark and Steve in Chigwell, and me not far away in Walthamstow, someone might open a local HBS!!
Oh, and cheers Diesel Jockey - atrocious puns won't get me drummed off the Forum, then??
Cheers, Chris

 

[mark127143]

Hi again All
Well, this looks promising - with Mark and Steve in Chigwell, and me not far away in Walthamstow, someone might open a local HBS!!
Oh, and cheers Diesel Jockey - atrocious puns won't get me drummed off the Forum, then??
Cheers, Chris

Yes it would be nice if there was a HBS a little closer than Romford!