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by The Brew
Sunday Nov 06, 2005 12:10 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: FG 1020
Replies: 7
Views: 2925

Thanks Chris, just need a second fermenter now.
by The Brew
Saturday Nov 05, 2005 10:40 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: FG 1020
Replies: 7
Views: 2925

What do you mean by rack?
by The Brew
Saturday Nov 05, 2005 8:03 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: FG 1020
Replies: 7
Views: 2925

FG 1020

Straight forward recipe: Coopers Real Ale and Brew Enhancer NO. 1, made beer 2 weeks ago, re-stirred 2 days ago, still will not drop, I am not keen on low alcohol beer and don't want to run the risk of exploding bottles. I have been making beer for a little while now and have never had this happen ...
by The Brew
Wednesday Apr 06, 2005 11:06 am
Forum: Making beer
Topic: Removing the plastic rings on PET bottles?
Replies: 8
Views: 8899

Removing the plastic rings on PET bottles?

Has anyone discovered a way of quickly removing the plastic rings without damaging the bottles? :idea:
by The Brew
Sunday Apr 03, 2005 2:16 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: Can you make a 1st class beer using the can yeast?
Replies: 20
Views: 10236

Thanks guys, I am still not sure if flocculent yeast makes a difference to the flavour, and which brands come with good quality yeast sachets :?
by The Brew
Saturday Apr 02, 2005 6:26 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: Can you make a 1st class beer using the can yeast?
Replies: 20
Views: 10236

Can you make a 1st class beer using the can yeast?

Seems a pity to waste the yeast that comes with the can, however I would rather do that if need be to make something pretty special!
Given that yeast quickly multiplies I would think it should not matter that you use the yeast that comes with the can, even if some of the yeast has died. Is there a ...
by The Brew
Thursday Mar 17, 2005 10:49 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: Dextrose and glucose the same? Ideal ammount of corn syrup?
Replies: 4
Views: 3250

Dextrose and glucose the same? Ideal ammount of corn syrup?

Glucose seems to cost more, why is this?, is there any difference between the two?, and if so does it make a difference to your beer? For a straight glucose/dextrose + corn syrup blend, what proportions of each do you recommend? A lot of questions I know, I just want to make the best bloody beer I ...
by The Brew
Tuesday Feb 22, 2005 10:58 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: PET vs glass bottles
Replies: 47
Views: 54197

Dogger Dan, does the little bit of air that gets inside spoil the flavour? How much longer does beer inside glass last than beer inside PET bottles?
by The Brew
Tuesday Feb 22, 2005 9:48 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: PET vs glass bottles
Replies: 47
Views: 54197

PET vs glass bottles

I have been told by my local HB stockist that there is no difference in flavour and that you have the obvious benefits of plastic with PET bottles, your comments would be much appreciated! :?:
by The Brew
Monday Feb 14, 2005 10:23 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: 1st ever brew, how much yeast...6 grams or 12 grams?
Replies: 4
Views: 5219

1st ever brew, how much yeast...6 grams or 12 grams?

Hello fellow Beer lovers, please tell me how much yeast I should be using, given that it does multiply, also, whats this business about preparing a starter yeast mixture the day before? Whats the difference between that and just adding the yeast straight up to the wort?

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