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Our Most Popular HomeBrew YouTube Video - Blackberry Wine

Davin has decided to update his Blackberry Wine recipe with a few tweaks to make this the best ever hedgerow wine, that's easy and fast to make.

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Keeping Your Brewing Beer & Wine Cool in Hot Weather

Hi everyone. Today is hot hot hot! Great if you like the Sun. But if you are fermenting beer, wine, cider, lager or a sugar wash for your still, The...

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May 2022 Recipe Idea - Dandelion Wine

Hi Everyone. The other week I decided to run from Bath to Frome and on my way I passed a field of dandelions which got me thinking.  Not much else...

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Why is My Wine, Beer, Cider or Lager Not Fermenting?

If your wine, beer or cider has stopped fermenting and you think something is wrong, then read our blog first. Too many people jump to the conclusion that there is...

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Give Your Beer a Boost With Some Extra Grain

To mash up a small amount of grain, all you need is a large saucepan, some grain and some water - oh and a thermometer.

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Use More Hops in Your HomeBrew Beer

Adding some of the New World hops to your brew once it has finished fermenting can add some awesome flavours to your beer. 

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October 2020 Recipe Idea - Pimping Up A Stout

It's really easy to use a kit as a base and then add extra ingredients to make it into something special.  So how about turning a can of John Bull Irish...

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What Sugar To Use When Brewing at Home - Not All Sugars Are The Same

If you are brewing up a kit or just want some extra ABV in your brew, you may think to just add sugar that you use in your cuppa.  But...

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