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I might try doing some half batches in that case! My boiling pot is approx 10 liters (just over 2.5 US Gallons) so that should work out fine. My next question is, how do I cool everything down to pitching temperature if I'm not adding cold water? Do I some new kit or are there techniques you...

I have another query actually regarding brewing recipes. Is it acceptable in every instance to boil approx half the final volume and then top up the fermenter with water like I did with the partial mash kit I wrote about in my blog (and mentioned earlier)? Or is it only specific situations where...

Yeah, I'm going to give it another shot. I've found a few more recipes I like the sound of now and hopefully the more helpful of the two guys will be there next time!

Thanks for the replies everyone. UnDeadPresident I took that recipe to my local brew shop and unfortunately I have to say they talked me out of brewing it based on the strength. I'd like to have a go at brewing something more akin to Dogfish Head's 60 minute IPA, ie hoppy but still around the...

Can anyone recommend a good US IPA recipie for a newbie like me to have a go at? I saw a recipe for a Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA (love that beer) clone but it looked pretty involved!

Ha, I'm only 4 kits in and I think I'm getting the same way. The weather here (Leeds, UK) is still too cold for me to ferment in my cellar (with a brew belt) and it's been winding me right up having nowt on the go!

Can't speak for the freshness of the kit I'm afraid. Despite being a little disappointed with this batch it hasn't put me off. A few of the simpler kits I've done I've been really pleased with the results so know I can fall back on those for a good pint. The St Peter's India Pale Ale being my...

Hi everyone, I'm new to homebrew talk and fairly new to home brewing. I've done about 4 kits thus far that all turned out great. Most recently I did my first mash kit which required grains to be stooped and then a boil etc. I had high hopes for this kit and believe I followed the instructions...