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What to do if you don't have enough apples to make cider?

This morning, we had an email from Hazel asking if we had an apple wine recipe.  So Davin had a look in his folder and yes, a few years ago,...

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What's the Difference Between Traditional Beer and Craft Beer?

The Difference Between Traditional and Craft Beer We've all seen cloudy craft beers and clear real ales, but is that the only difference? Some small traditional breweries call their beer...

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What's the Difference Between Beer and Ale?

Ever wondered what the difference is between beer and ale? Read our short blog to find out.  You might be surprised.

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Tasting - The BrewBitz Homebrew Shop Banana Wine Recipe

2 years after making a banana wine we made for one of our YouTube videos, Davin popped one open and reviewed it to share how it smells and tastes.

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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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