Brewing Virginity Just Lost

[Versace77]

Evening everyone,
Not tried any brewing or anything before but off to Keswick Beer Festival again this year and me and a few mates thought we would try and make our own for on campsite, just made my first 2 batches of TC last night but nothing happening yet, hopefully it will kick in after a few days.
Looking forward to getting lots of hints, tips and recipes from you all :

 

[dennisking]

:clap: Keep going, best hobby in the world bar none.

 

[dorset brewer]

Welcome nothing like drinking your own beer ! :drink:

 

[Hollow Legs]

just made my first 2 batches of TC last night but nothing happening yet, hopefully it will kick in after a few days.
Looking forward to getting lots of hints, tips and recipes from you all :

Hi and welcome to the forum, you say your TC is not doing anything? mine goes frantic within hours - what temp are you keeping it at?

 

[Versace77]

I used 3lt apple juice, 1 tsp yeast nutrient, 2 tbsp honey and sugar...
Is yeast nutrient the correct stuff to use???
thanks for the welcome

 

[Versace77]

temp of approx 18

 

[oldbloke]

A bit of yeast nutrient is a good idea, but what actual yeast have you used?

 

[luckyeddie]

You need to use yeast as well as yeast nutrient. Wine yeast from Wilkos is perfect - a teaspoonful or a sachet of that in your fermenter and you'll be rocking and rolling.

 

[Cussword]

Cider or champagne yeast would be a little better. Just for the fizz :thumb:

 

[luckyeddie]

Yep, you're right.

 

[Versace77]

I used sainsurys yeast, it has started to bubble away quite nicely now...
Great to see so many friendly and helpful replies on here.
I appreciate it and will probably be pestering everyone soon for more advice and tips :

 

[Versace77]

Used sainsburys yeast, just realised I said nutrient on list of my ingredients oops