Beer Geek

Andy123 · May 31, 2016

I have loved tasting beers (especially hope Pale Ales) for a long time and at the turn of the year, I was given a home brew kit as a birthday present.

https://www.balliihoo.co.uk/#balliihoo-complete-starter-set-best-seller-p-19.html

I started on a Golden Stagg Summer Ale and although tasty, it didn't have much fizz.

I have moved on to a Four Fingers Jack APA and this went in last night.

Eager to brew, listen and learn!

Any help or advice would be gratefully received.

MickDundee · May 31, 2016

I believe (never used one myself to confirm) if you are using a pressure barrel the beer will be much more like a cask ale so won't have a massive amount of fizz. If you prefer more carbonation you'd be better bottling.

Andy123 · May 31, 2016

MickDundee said:
I believe (never used one myself to confirm) if you are using a pressure barrel the beer will be much more like a cask ale so won't have a massive amount of fizz. If you prefer more carbonation you'd be better bottling.

Ah right. Never knew that a keg would have so much impact.
Was thinking of splitting the brew and bottling some, as well as kegging the rest.