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Hi All - Last question for today, promise :huh:. I've made a few batches where the recipe has called for x grain to be steeped in boiling water for x minutes etc. I've done this without really questioning what it actually adds?? Can someone explain to me what I am adding when I do this...

Hi All - As some of you know I was looking for a Bass recipe. PM (post modern - as opposed to post meridian, private message, particulate matter etc :P) suggested a "partial" mash. How does this differ from a full mash? - and could someone point me in the direction of a website that explains...

Hi All - I know what lysis is (ie: the bursting of cells, well, technically of cell membranes), I'm a biologist. But can someone explain auto lysis (as it applies to brewing in warmer weather??). Cheers -

Hi All - Has anyone made a good clone of Bass? I'd be very interested in the recipe :). Cheers - Cero.

Hi All - Am I right to assume the greater % of alpha acid (what kind of acid is it???) the hop has the more bitter it is? Cheers - Cero.

Hi All - A mate and I currently have a range of brews: a few largers, ginger beer, a pale ale and a porter. I am looking for inspiration on what to put down before it heats up :). We are not all that experienced (I've never made any mash-type recipes)... but would be prepared to give it a go...

Hi Doc - Made a batch of your fine ginger beer recipe - tastes great (and that's before bottling LOL!). How long do I need to leave it to mature? Is it like normal beers (ie: 4-6 weeks??) or can it be drunk earlier. Will keep you all posted as to how it goes ;). Cheers - Cero.

Hi All - When I make up our next batch I plan to giving this "racking" a go. I have some questions about the process though (previous brews have been made using a single fermenter ;)). So - I know I basically need to transfer the contents of the primary fermenter into the secondary one (making...

Hi Guys - My GF would like me to make some alcoholic ginger beer ;) - has anyone got any good recipes? Cheers - Cero.

Hi All - Brewed up a batch of ESB wheat beer. Tryed my first one yesterday. It is quite mildly flavoured (bordering on bland) and has virtually no head. The carbonation is fine - but head is completely lacking. I'm wondering what other ppl think of this kit - and how they spice it up? Cheers...

Hi Guys - Here's a simple question - I've read a lot about racking on this forum and on other sites. What is it? and more importantly how does it affect the final product? When I make up a brew - I let the fermentation complete, then I basically prime the bottles with castor sugar and fill...