D DAVE 35 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 I used a beer making kit about 20 years ago and in truth it wasn't great but I just brewed 5 gal of young's harvest mild, drunk cold from the fridge it's excellent its a dark mild with a hint of treacle/chocolate. I would like to try either cider or larger from young's has anyone tried these any recommendation ? Thanks Regards Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fat-Ferret 857 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Try anything from Coopers or Brewferm 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D DAVE 35 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Thanks for that fat-ferret Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frann 882 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Coopers are good, I got some brew kits off them from Amazon and they turned out great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sternyboy 4 Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 This may seem a silly question, but can you start brewing at anytime of year? It's something I've always fancied having a go at (sorry to thread crash) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brewman 1,190 Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 It makes no difference just you need a temp of approximately 21 Celsius maybe lower if you're doing lager. There will be instructions with the kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
owsaberdare 1 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 The richies on the rocks cider kits work well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mark williams 7,549 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Just started 2 x 5 gallon brews of elderberry/ blackberry/ sloe/ orange wine - costs next to nowt and the port wine is wonderful and has the "kick of a mule" - take your dog and forage for free. atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogger 100 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Just started 2 x 5 gallon brews of elderberry/ blackberry/ sloe/ orange wine - costs next to nowt and the port wine is wonderful and has the "kick of a mule" - take your dog and forage for free. atb can you put up a recipe for this wouldnt mind trying to make it cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mark williams 7,549 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) hi mate - 1 gallon = 2lbs elderberries 1 lb blackberries 1 lbs oranges 5 oz sloes 7 pints water 3 lbs sugar High alcohol yeast (port style or red wine) Remove as much white pith as possible from the oranges.Put the fruit and sugar in a bucket and add hot water to dissolve the sugar,( i dissolve sugar and water 1st) Let it all cool . After a few days strain through cheese cloth into a demi john,top up with water add yeast. The fruit can be used again but do add a further 1 lb elderberries to ensure a full bodied port. Just 5 x the above for 5 gallons and beware this is a very quaffable brew with real country kick ! atb Edited November 29, 2014 by mark williams Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Currently doing quite a few Youngs Harvest Bitter and Definative kits. Both are outstanding IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3175darren 1,093 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 hi mate - 1 gallon = 2lbs elderberries 1 lb blackberries 1 lbs oranges 5 oz sloes 7 pints water 3 lbs sugar High alcohol yeast (port style or red wine) Remove as much white pith as possible from the oranges.Put the fruit and sugar in a bucket and add hot water to dissolve the sugar,( i dissolve sugar and water 1st) Let it all cool.Strain through cheese cloth into a demi john,top up with water add yeast. The fruit can be used again but do add a further 1 lb elderberries to ensure a full bodied port. Just 5 x the above for 5 gallons and beware this is a very quaffable brew with real country kick ! atb I like the sound of that I love port , Quote Link to post Share on other sites
antg 1,729 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Currently doing quite a few Youngs Harvest Bitter and Definative kits. Both are outstanding IMO. if you like kits try the coopers stout. its really good. theres some really good kits on the market now for little money. wilkinsons have there own and i've read pretty good results from them. you will improve your beer by making the kits up with dried malt extract instead of sugar, unless its a two can kit of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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