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Well, the GB is finished and bottled today :P .

FG was 0998.

I have been taking readings over the last few days, and it settled on 0998 over two days. I tasted it on all samples, and I will note that it has a good Ginger taste however, somewhat sweet :x . A bit like the sweetness of a diet soda ...

Hi Shayne, welcome

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although I would have tried to get the temp down lower before pitching the yeast.

The reason i pitched it so high as it is pretty cold here now, and cold where i brew. Fermenter is wrapped in a sleeping bag. That said, to give the yeast a kick start, at ...

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I love my American Whiskey and when i saw this bargain, cashed in on 4 bottles (might buy more to keep me going :oops: )



Makers Mark Bourbon Whiskey (mid shelf)
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Yeh is was good buying however, you could only buy 5 singles in each transaction. If you put 6 singles in your cart, the checkout would expect you to pay case price :shock: . It was really weird :roll:


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I picked up some of this at Murphies the other day at a fantastic price (i think it was a mistake by Murpies)


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Ist time poster here guys so go easy on me.

I have been home brewing Beer all of my Adult life (off and on) and at 43yo, have made kit Ginger beer a few times but now, i am going to do it Alcoholic.


So, i purchased 5 Cans of the Coopers stuff ready to try and have a go at it,, and today i did :P ...