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Takes a bit of effort and is quite tight to start. I think if I seal them and just leave they should be ok. As always, really appreciate the advice guys.

Hi guys, Just bought a bench capper. Tested out a few empty bottles and the cap goes on ok, it crimps alright but when I twist it it does give a little and then I can spin it? Will they be ok or do I need to drop the capper another notch. When I do cap the bottles they crimp and then get...

Ha ha ha thanks guys. I do know it was early but it was my first play on the kit and kilo with some hop additions etc so was excited to see how it goes. Gonna move it into the house for the last two weeks just to get it where it needs to be then back in the garage for storage. I really...

Thanks mate. Maybe I should store in the house for the first three weeks then move to the garage. Thanks Mr B

I used a Morgan's premium ale yeast also. Also storing the bottles in my shed so dark and cold. About 10 degrees.

Hi guys, have a quick couple of questions about carbonation. I have done a few brews now and like always I use carb drops. I have just bottled about 10 days ago an APA. Coopers APA can 1kg LDME 10min boil of citra added to wort 4 day dry hop of cascade About 10 days fermenting and another 4...

Hi guys, Have just Brewed, and is still going, a coopers APA can. My recipie was Coopers APA can 1kg LDME Morgan's premium ale yeast (wanted 05 but they ran out) 10 min boil added to wort of cascade Dry hop citra 12 Gr after three full days of fermenting 24lt in total wort fermenting at...

Thanks Gal, i am aware of that. I am only calling it "Lager" as that is the name on the can. Once i get a good stock at home and a temp controlled fridge i will be moving onto a lager style beer, most likely a Munich Helles style. Regards, Dazza

Right. Another 2 weeks it is then! I am in no rush and want to get it nice. Thanks rocker

Just an update guys, Have taken the advice above and my "Munich lager" is almost a week in the fermenter. Still bubbling away, not that quick anymore but still 1.5 times to 2 times a minute. The smell from the airlock is muchhhhhh s pother than from the first batch I tried, which stopped...

Looks like an upright freezer is the way to go! Thanks for all the advice guys.

Hi all, as the topic suggests looking to get some pros and cons for a fermenting fridge. Essentially looking at getting one or the other and attaching a temp controller (stc1000 or similar) to be used for fermenting some lagers. Obviously fridges are easier to come by and cheaper but I have...

Wow that's a massive difference! Mine (both batches I have done) look like the beer in the right. Looks definitely like 05 yeast and 16-18 degrees is the way to go!!

Yeah, that's the plan. Just got a bit over excited I spose!!! Ha ha ha

Also gonna cold crash for 4-5 days as well this time around

Hi guys, as per my previous post, I have recently Brewed a mangrove jacks Munich lager with 1.5kg of LME (Munich) and 300g Dex. They have been bottled for about two weeks, which is how long the jacks recipie stated. Cracked one today. I find it is quite dark, is quite cloudy and has a heavy...

I have thought about making the move and it does seem relatively straight forward. I'm very interested in doing a Munich helles clone. I have seen a few recipes so after my next brew I'll most likely give a grain and lagering batch a go...

Thanks guys. Really appreciate the advice and assistance! Slowly making my way towards a good working knowledge!

Thanks dan, I see the 05 is an 11.5gr packet. Use the whole thing or part of? Regards Dazza

Hi guys, thanks to you guys that have given advice and assisted me so far with my brews! (Thanks rocker) 1st question: I am doing a kit mixed with 1.5kg of lme and 300g of Dex. Is the kit yeast enough or would you recommend using something like a saf 05 yeast (or similar) due to the added...