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I've made a Bock using a kit and kilo mix. It was racked after a few days, I don't remember exactly how long it was as it was very slow to become active.
But after about 10 weeks in the 2nd wert its still bubbling only a couple of bubble every coule of minutes. Its been like this all along, very ...

Thankyou for your advice. I tried a little starter and nothing seemed to happen. but I only left it for about and hour.
I used the kit yeast instead. it is now bubbling along nicely.

On another note, do people buy yeasts and hops in bulk online or just buy as you go?

Cheers,
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I've been a long time reader but this is my first post.
Please be gentle... :wink:

I've got an Amber ale kit to make up which suggested the use of Safale yeast. The HBS only had yeast that was best before 04/10. Is this okay to use or should I use the kit yeast?
I don't have option of getting ...

I've made my first pale ale brew, which is okay. But it's very gassy when opened.
If I roll the bottle gently before opening (to mix the sediment) it froths out about half the contents (750 ml bottle). If I don't roll, i burp after each sip like I've just skulled half a bottle of coke.

Whats ...