hamster Posted 13 August, 2011 Posted 13 August, 2011 Just poured the first bottle of Young's. English Ale that's been settling. Blooming strong but a bit sweet for my delicate pallet (i know) . Any other posters partake in a bit of home brewing can recomend a bitter, hoppy, not too heavy kit please? Gonna be tough, 40 pints to wade through.
Liquidshokk Posted 13 August, 2011 Posted 13 August, 2011 Buy badgers England's gold. Can't get enough of that stuff at the mo. Is sweeter than most ales mind.
Mattio Posted 13 August, 2011 Posted 13 August, 2011 I'm going to start homebrewing next month so any tips would be appreciated!
DG Posted 13 August, 2011 Posted 13 August, 2011 Don't experiment! Have only made a few so far, Woodfordes Wherry bitter is a safe start, Cooper's dark was vile. Trying Munton's premium gold smugglers next.
hamster Posted 13 August, 2011 Author Posted 13 August, 2011 Tips? Don't go for strength. Keep your equipment CLEAN. Buy some Grolsch, not bad for a later, and perfect for homebrew bottling. Be patient. Be 100% sure its finished fermenting.before bottling. Don't be tempted to use a pressure barrel, bottles are worth the extra effort. Pouring homebrew is like making love to a beautiful woman; slow, gentle, if you disturb the underlying sediment you will regret it in the morning and finally, try a few different ones before you fall for one that meets your expectations. Actually, having the squire is not necesarily a bad thing, proper ale is a living thing and WILL aid your digestive system
The Majestic Channon Posted 13 August, 2011 Posted 13 August, 2011 Been on the abbott ale tonight, can't beat it, though Doombar comes close.
hamster Posted 13 August, 2011 Author Posted 13 August, 2011 The best from the Doombar stable are actually under threat since the family brewer's sold out. Having said that, am looking forward to my St Iced golf weekend, just 3 weeks away as those Cornish really do know how to serve a decent pint.
Jonnyboy Posted 14 August, 2011 Posted 14 August, 2011 Don't experiment! Have only made a few so far, Woodfordes Wherry bitter is a safe start, Cooper's dark was vile. Trying Munton's premium gold smugglers next. nothing wrong with experimenting and coming up with your own.
Dog Posted 14 August, 2011 Posted 14 August, 2011 I've been brewing Hooch in the greenhouse all summer. It tastes like crap and makes you fart. Waste of time, all the home brewing stuff.
BadgerBadger Posted 14 August, 2011 Posted 14 August, 2011 Muntons Premium Gold Smugglers ale - brew it, leave it, then leave it some more and when you really want to try it leave it some more - you'll be rewarded with an excellent brew. 3-4 months is a good benchmark. Is quite expensive at around £22 but worth it - that said I've had some cracking £10 brews. I always brew in a barrel and that works for me, release gas before your first few pints them top up with a gas bottle. Tips - keep everything clean an well sterilised. Harveys homebrew shop in Fareham is an excellent place for tips and kits, usually have a tipple to try
dellboypete Posted 15 August, 2011 Posted 15 August, 2011 After you have succussfully (???) done a few home brew kits you ought to try making your own using "proper" ingredients. I used to brew my own using real hops, malt etc and by using different types and amounts its incredible how you can vary the colour, strength, taste etc. I gave up when we moved abroad years ago and have been thinking about starting again.
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