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Cheers mate :)

The 5l of Perry I made tastes absolutly RANK!!!! I know I put too much yeast in but would it have so much of bad effect it would make me near sick tasting it and make me throw it away!>?

Tasting it here and its not tasting very sour. ITs a canadian blonde but i do get a tint of an after taste. Its just not in your face sour or nothing too obvious for me to tell (newbie brewer)

Cheers for that. I did search through the archives for something on this before asking but never came across anything. Cheers again.

No probs thanks for the heads up. So is temperature AS important after fermentation as it is during?

Funny saying that because I have recently just gave up drinking (ironically) and now I need to test it! lol Will it be a very obvious and distinct taste that a brew has been ruined due to temperature?

So I got a couple of empty Tap King bottles and wondering if anyone has attempted re-using the bottles for either just storing your brew in or else refilling the small canister inside as well. Seem like pretty sturdy bottles worth keeping for at least storing the brew in (Is there any reason...

So long story short I was keeping my brew in the shed and had the fans etc on timer and some wet towels to keep it cool with the hot weather lately. Unfortunatly had a bit of a break up with the misses and moved out but the brew was left there. Now I know everything was all good temp wise and it...

Yea there was alot of yeast put into it but it has only been a week tomorrow its been in there. Dont want to risk taking it out just yet. Was just going to leave it two weeks maybe and take a reading then. Will it do any harm in the jar all fermentation has taken place?

Just rechecked the Pear Juice and states No Preservatives, No Artificial Colours, No Artificial Flavours, which is why I think I might have put too much yeast in. There is some stuff forming on the bottom like beer, but just seeing no action. Could just be missing it.

Cheers for all the advice. Still no action or bubbles I can see yet. Been a week and still looks like the pic I originally posted to be honest. Being patient though and just making up another 5l now as I speak. Can too much yeast have a negative effect on your brew? Might have 'over yeasted' it.

So what amounts would you put in per litre say. I see some people adding it at the beggining of brewing and some people using it to back sweeten it. What would you recommend as there is honey in the fridge waiting to be drank :)

Basically a newbie to brewing here so thanks for the advice. Will get some yeast nutrient for my next batch. How long do you think I should give it before bottling and carbonating. I have seen people regret leaving it too long before carbonating and bottling though seen others prefering to leave...

Well thanks for the patience tip. Its all bubbling away now so I am happy enough with that. _WALLACE_ i was never advised on yeast nutrient from the shop owner. Is this a must or something that will just help the process. My only ingredients are Pear Juice and Yeast! I thought it was too...

Happy days that makes me feel alot better! Its just in one of the videos (it was a cider) It was nearly popping at 10 mins according to him! Will report back in 24 :)

Hi, I have been watching how to make pear cider videos on youtube for a bit and thought I would give it a shot and so went to the local brew shop and got the 5 litre bottles to brew in. Anyway I was talking to the store owner and decided I would make 1 batch of Perry just to see if I liked it...

Has anyone tried the Strawberry and Pear one? Thinking about brewing this as a means for my GF to look at the brewing as a positive thing and something that benifits her as well ;) She hates beer, and know she likes the Strawberry and Pear Kopparberg Ciders so just wanting to know if these are...

I have been using 2 carbonation drops per 750ml and I was disapointed in the fizz. Will up it to 3 for my next batch I think. What would be a dangerous amount of carbonation drops for a 750ml? I think if these pop my gf will ban brewing for a while! ha