Beer brewing courses

[slh73 32]

The only local Homebrew shop, that I know of at least, is brewmart on abbey lane, next to the abbey pub

[alchresearch 214]

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

[Bonjon 10]

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).

[apelike 10]

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.

[chorne39 10]

Cheers, there's a lot of beer brewing expertise in Sheffield. I've just been down to Brewmart to check them out. Very helpful!

[RedRocker 10]

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.

[alternageek 10]

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.