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I fell undr that banner and its not something you just click and know. You assume that the yeast supplied is enough. There is no exact right or wrong way. And there is sooooooooooooo much information that also conflicts regularly.

I know. Its interesting to see how bad it is. I must admit my bootmaker wasnt the best and at the time i put it down to yeast. I have the devils porter ready too that ill try and let you know. Stock yeast and nottingham. Hope its not bad. I bought the can about 2 months ago. What happens if its...

I would Brew it with us05. But thats me. I keep the good coopers yeasts sometimes as a yeast topper for some of my stronger brew. (1050+ OG) but thats if im in need and dont have something on hand.

Yeh man. Sounds like some part of the kit. Best Try again and replace what you think. Im putting mine down to the yeast. Ill keep you posted when i do but im off thate for a little. But ill post back here when i do.

Can you describe a little more on bad? Fruity? Sour? Dry? Not tastey? Helps with the learning process Cheers

Yeh myself and a few others found it very similar flavour to coopers pale ale (obviously as its the same company) this isnt desirable for me to i wont again. Its not bad, i just found it dry and give you a full feeling, stomach full.

Yeh i thought the same, gave it a go. But has that real coopers pale ale taste. Something im not after

Id also 100% use a better yeast. This one was ok, but us05 or something similar would be a great change. some maltodextrin would be great too.

Not really. But that's my palate. I found it a bit bland but an easy drinking drop.

Hey man. I used it for a brew for my uncle. Only tasted it today I used the following. I can 1kg LMD 300g dextrose. 200g of crystal. 15g flame out galaxy. Its a nice drop but a bit dry for me. Its up to you. Id remove the dextrose and put malt. Nice and diff. Give it a go.

Ok, so this why this forum is great. Thanks to all who messaged back. I have found that i am probably under pitching (probably everyone, just been lucky a few brews have fermented out) I am going to start my yeasts now with a starter and try and salvage more for yeasts on hand in my fridge. If...

Yes. What i ment was that veer is simple in that its water. Yeast. Malt and hops. Mybe a few variables but then it get deeper. Balance on flavour. Malta used. Hop profiles and ibus. Yeasts. Its such a beautiful thing. I look forward to getting to know it simply and feel its not too complicated...

Hey Mark, Thanks for your feed back. Bit forward but i can completely understand. At the moment tho i am currently an extract brewer and looking to move ahead. I really want to learn to brew but everywhere (most places) im reading there is next to nothing on that subject of pitching right...

Would you care to elaborate a bit further. Say a 21lt brew. English bitters. 1 pack or get a starter? Start at 20 and ramp a degree from day 2 wach day till 24C? just getting a little more knowledge. Cheers

Hey all. Yes, i have mine in a cupboard and it sits at 20 min. It doesnt go above 24. Before i pitch i dump at a distance to get some air in it. As for freshmess this wort was less than a month old. I know the guy who did it. Local brewer. I also put my stirrer/paddle on my dril and swirl it...

Hi all. Im looking at some advice regarding s04. I have used it a couple of times but unfortunately ive found each time the yeast has "fallen out" and/or stop fermenting early. For example my current brew, a fresh wort kit, was 1050 OG. Fermentation started quick and steadily. After 3 days its...

Hey all, great to find this little thread. Im in nowra and stoked to see many others are around. Ill message cortez too! Happy brewing!

Also in response to a few suggestions and comments. Any irish red recipes out there worth trying next?

Sorry all, no grains. Its actually a can of morgans Caramalt. The reason for the boil is, as my LHBS said was to blend and darken up or get a nice deep red color. It isnt a brew ive done before and thought id follow to what they said. There was mention of a better yeast but i used my 04 in a...