Hello to all!
My Wife bought me a Youngs Brewbuddy kit from Wilkinsons for Christmas, because I like beer enough not to give up on this new hobby/science/religion/obsession after two weeks (see barren wasteland vegetable plot and abandoned animation project).
I've supplemented the kit by buying a thermometer, a pressure barrel, a test jar and looking, and I stress only looking, at some bit of kit which adds pressure to barrell/bottle, but costs 18 quid and doesn't look like it has any instructions.
I've brewed a barrel of Tom Caxton Real Ale and because I do almost everything half arsed, I didn't really bother trying to work out what the Hydrometer is supposed to do, although it seemed to have the right reading before barreling. It's been in the barrel for three weeks now and is nice and clear. However it is pretty flat with no real head. I'm not sure whether it's supposed to be like that or not, it tastes alright, a little thin for me really. Maybe I should buy one of those pressure adding things?
I'm looking forward to brewing a substantial Belgian Abbey Style beer next and the Norfolk Wherry which seems very popular. I'm also looking forward to the friendly atmosphere that I've noticed when browsing this forum.
Thanking you all in advance for any assistance you can offer to yet another fledgling,
Regards,
Rhino
My Wife bought me a Youngs Brewbuddy kit from Wilkinsons for Christmas, because I like beer enough not to give up on this new hobby/science/religion/obsession after two weeks (see barren wasteland vegetable plot and abandoned animation project).
I've supplemented the kit by buying a thermometer, a pressure barrel, a test jar and looking, and I stress only looking, at some bit of kit which adds pressure to barrell/bottle, but costs 18 quid and doesn't look like it has any instructions.
I've brewed a barrel of Tom Caxton Real Ale and because I do almost everything half arsed, I didn't really bother trying to work out what the Hydrometer is supposed to do, although it seemed to have the right reading before barreling. It's been in the barrel for three weeks now and is nice and clear. However it is pretty flat with no real head. I'm not sure whether it's supposed to be like that or not, it tastes alright, a little thin for me really. Maybe I should buy one of those pressure adding things?
I'm looking forward to brewing a substantial Belgian Abbey Style beer next and the Norfolk Wherry which seems very popular. I'm also looking forward to the friendly atmosphere that I've noticed when browsing this forum.
Thanking you all in advance for any assistance you can offer to yet another fledgling,
Regards,
Rhino