chorne39 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Sounds like a might just have to plunge in there and give it a go. Any good local places to get beer brewing kit or ingredients or should I just have a look on the Internet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez2 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Join a brewing forum. My husband brews from scratch and bulk buys hops etc with his forum brew 'mates'. He hasn't brewed for a while but just started a batch about a week ago. He did think about setting up a shop but its a bit of a 'closed shop' forced by suppliers. He wanted to do courses on specialist brewing and sell kits as well as individual components but the suppliers insisted on having a high steet shop, bulk buying same items etc, etc. He wanted to sell fresh stuff in ate and it was too risky to start buying so much bulk and be able to afford a high street shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slh73 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 The only local Homebrew shop, that I know of at least, is brewmart on abbey lane, next to the abbey pub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) Join the Real Ale Tw@ts facebook page. Although I expect there are many others. Also check out the local CAMRA magazines. A lot of pubs are doing their own brews in the cellar and are happy to chat and discuss it. And many go on to starting their own breweries. I was lucky enough to know this one right at the very start: http://madhatterbrewing.co.uk/ Edited April 7, 2015 by alchresearch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonjon Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I brew from grain, I taught myself from http://www.jimsbeerkit.co.uk , once you get your head around the process it's very easy. I used to buy grain in bulk, but found I had too much beer to consume (never thought that would happen) so generally just buy what I need now. I store my beer in 'corny' kegs, and force carbonate with pub sized co2 bottles as I prefer my beer bright (no yeast sediment). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apelike Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I get my stuff also from Brewmart at Abby Lane. They have good supplies and are cheaper than getting it on-line. Oh and don't do like I did and go on a Wednesday as they are closed. Wilkinson in town also sell home brew kits etc. If you want to try a fairly decent "Real Ale" style kit then try the "Woodforde's Wherry" kit @£20. Its 3kg of malt in 2 cans, no sugar needed like the cheap kits, well hopped, easy to do and does 40pts. The main expense is buying the equipment to start off with but for starters all that is needed is a 23-25ltr brew bin, airlock, long plastic mixing spoon and some cleaner/steriliser. Try to get hold of some 2ltr plastic pop bottles to store in as that way if you over carbonate they wont go bang! You tube also has some good brewing videos and also instructions of how to brew using all grain recipes. Also vids on how to make your own equipment on the cheap for sparging and cooling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chorne39 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Cheers, there's a lot of beer brewing expertise in Sheffield. I've just been down to Brewmart to check them out. Very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocker Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hi. I have been brewing AG now for 6 months. Started off doing small 1gallon batches to get me into it on my stove top. Then I have built my own brew house in the garage. Mash tun, hlt, boiler, Immersion chiller all made but me. It's a little Heath Robinson but I love it as I made it all. There are lots of instructional videos on you tube but as everyone says. It's a massive learning curve. There are some great forums such as on http://www.brewuk.com Get brewing and enjoy a whole day locked away making beer. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alternageek Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I brew from grain, I taught myself from http://www.jimsbeerkit.co.uk , once you get your head around the process it's very easy. thats who my other half uses for his home brewing. he doesnt use any kits and went straight into the deep end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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