Learn to Brew – Using Beer Kits
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If you have never brewed your own beer before then an easy way to get started is by using beer kits.
The benefits of brewing beer from a kit
Cost:
It’s relatively inexpensive to get started brewing you own beer from a kit. The kits themselves are very reasonably priced and as a rule of thumb the more you pay for a kit the better the quality. What ever you decide to pay for your beer kit you’re likely to make so...
Making Apple Wine
Getting the Fermentation Started.
Depending on the quantity of wine you want to make and your choice of Winepress & Crusher (or Pulpmaster) (see the Wine Making Guides you will also need fermenting equipment and consumables to turn your fruit juices into wine or cider.
You can either purchase the components separately or alternatively purchase one of our starter kits (available in 6 bottles or 30 bottle versions) that come with everything you'll need including a hedgerow...
Richard discusses some of the various starter packs available from our store. These starter packs will provide you with all the equipment you need to get you started making wine from kits. All you need to do is choose a Wine Starter Pack and a Wine Kit and you're good to go!
Making Rhubarb Wine 6 Bottles (4.5/5 Litres)
Equipment Needed
1 x 10 Litre Bucket and Lid
1 x 4.5/5 Litre Glass or Plastic Demi John
1 x Bung and Airlock to fit above
1 x Thermometer
1 x Hydrometer
1 x Straining bag small course
1 x Steriliser
1 x Funnel
1 x Small Easy Start Siphon with clip and on off tap
1 x Video on general wine beer and spirit making
Ingredients
1.25 Kilos of Rhubarb
1.25 Kilos of Sugar
4.5 Litres approx. of Water
1 x Hedgerow Wi...
Using Your Apples and Pears to Make Cider
With the Cider Season nearly upon us it's just the right time to start thinking about the process of making cider and what you'll need to do to get the best results.
If you're new to cider making, we have many guides and video's (see below) that will help you to get started. While you still have the time you'll probably find it worth your while to go through some of them so that you can make an informed decision of what equipment you'll need. In fact, we have so...
Equipment
The following is a list of essential equipment to make 30 bottles of wine (it's the same for 6 bottles but smaller containers). We however would recommend that you do the 30 Bottle starter kit not because it's more expensive (although your cost per bottle is considerably cheaper) but you will have 30 bottles to savour, and let's be honest, 6 bottles won't last very long!
30 Litre Bucket With Lid, Grommet & AirlockFermenter (With Markings) - 25 Litre - With Large 4" Cap (Plastic)Easy Sta...
Getting the Fermentation Started.
Depending on quantity of wine you want to make and your choice of Wine press & Crusher (or Pulpmaster), you will also need fermenting equipment and consumables to turn your fruit juices into wine or cider.
You can either purchase the components separately or alternatively purchase one of our BEGINNERS WINE MAKING STARTER BUNDLES (available in 6 bottle or 30 bottle versions) that come with everything you'll need including a hedgerow wine kit. These kits offer grea...
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On our Lovebrewing Youtube channel, you'll find several complete playlists dedicated to making spirits.
Choose from the following:
Beginners Guide To Making Spirits
Making Gin With The Still Spirits Air Still
Making Gin With The Still Spirits Turbo 500 (T500)
The most important thing to remember when making your spirit is temperature and cleanliness. Make sure you have an area where you can maintain a constant temperature. It really is bet...
Wine 
Beer / Ale 
Cider 
Spirits & Liqueurs