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by Solar
Monday Feb 07, 2005 10:38 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: How good was your first beer, and what was it?
Replies: 32
Views: 29195

I dont remember what the first beer was that i tried, was probably KB or Resches pilsener. Thats what my dad drank way back when i was a youngster. Was always a bit of a treat to get a sip of dads beer and I always enjoyed it.

He also brewed his own for a while but i dont remember ever tasting it ...
by Solar
Monday Feb 07, 2005 9:25 am
Forum: Making beer
Topic: Bottle/rack lager
Replies: 20
Views: 13445

Thanks Dogger and dont worry about the VB. I took care of it the next morning, before breakfast too :wink:

Even before i started brewing i never went near VB.
by Solar
Sunday Feb 06, 2005 11:20 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: Bottle/rack lager
Replies: 20
Views: 13445

Ok so my first brew has been in the fridge 'lagering' for 2 weeks after 9 days on the shelf (bottled) for secondary. Last night i had a couple friends over for a bbq so i thought perfect time to sample a few.

My friend turns up with a 6 pack of VB and offers me one. I politely decline and reach for ...
by Solar
Sunday Feb 06, 2005 10:42 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: Coopers Pale Ale
Replies: 14
Views: 13555

I just brewed one of these cans today. I used the Coopers Brew Enhancer 2 and the supplied yeast as suggested in the instructions. I also added a little extra sugar to make it a bit stronger. Cant wait to see how it goes, from all reports this kit gets pretty close to the real thing :)
by Solar
Monday Jan 24, 2005 12:13 am
Forum: Making beer
Topic: Bottle/rack lager
Replies: 20
Views: 13445

I botlled my first brew 9 days ago, a coopers lager can. I let it sit in bottles at fermentation temperature for 9 days. Just put it in my beer fridge tonight to lager for a while. I opened a stubby so i could compare how it tastes and will probably try another after 2 weeks in the fridge.

I just ...
by Solar
Thursday Jan 13, 2005 12:42 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: Lagering 101
Replies: 2
Views: 2972

Lagering 101

Hi im about to bottle my first brew, made from the can of copers lager that came with my brew kit. I just followed the instructions it came with.

From what i've read on these forums coopers lager cans come packaged with ale yeast NOT lager yeast.

Was just wondering if i should still lager my beer ...
by Solar
Wednesday Jan 12, 2005 12:41 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: Exploding Bottles?!?
Replies: 9
Views: 9288

AAAARRRGH....All that beer lost!!

Hope you managed to salvage a few bottles to drink while the rest were exploding :wink:
by Solar
Tuesday Jan 11, 2005 8:45 pm
Forum: Making beer
Topic: New to brewing
Replies: 8
Views: 6952

Hiyas,

Add me to the Leamos and mickey P group, i also got a coopers micro-brew kit for chrissy. I couldnt believe my wife bought it for me. When i attepmted to unpack it on the kitchen bench she shook her head and pointed to the garage, Lol i knew there was a catch... Alas no amount of "but Paul ...