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Well problem was identified, really bad yeast hidden by the strong hops smell. Time to try again. I've already invested in a proper yeast. Thanks to everyone for the help and advice, I've learnt even more now! Cheers Beer Monkey

Thanks very much for all the advice, I think I'm just watching the kettle boil to much. Again thanks for the wealth of knowledge. Patience is really a virtue, as this site has shown. Beer Monkey

Yes that's probably a better way to describe it, I'm learning the new tastes. It smells great though

Only boiled them for 5 mins.

I think I will do that I saw on your site your open from 10am - 2pm tomorrow I'll pop in then Cheers BeerMonkey

To be honest the yeast was given to me by a seasond brewer however they are not contactable at this time to find out the exact name, it was definately given to me for the purpose of replacing the yeast packet in the lid and for Ale's at 18-20 degrees

No dry hopping, boiled and added to the kit before being added to the fermentor. The taste was a bit sour and it smells like a fruity cider at this point in time

I started fermenting a Cooper's Real Ale on the 14/1 using 1kg LME and 10g of hop pellets before pitching a liquid yeast, SG was 1.040 temp was a bit high on first reading. Checked again on 15/1 1.040 again, temp was at a comfortable 20 degrees by this time after 24hrs. No airlock bubbling has...

Thanks guys, the fridgemate is definately my next brewing investment.

Thanks for the advice, I figured the ice bricks were the way to go.

Hi, New brewer getting back in the game after a couple of years I have just organised a fridge to use my fermenter in for the beer, I don't have a fridge mate yet and may be a little while before I get one. What advice can you give on methods for fermenting without one, Should I turn the fridge...