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Just heard that David Bowie has lost his battle with cancer this morning. Sad news. Even if you didn't like his music- the chances are you like someone who cited him as an influence. Legends like that are getting harder to find these days. [emoji481]

Ladies and gents, my grandfather passed today at the amazing age of 102. When you pour your next homebrew take a moment if you would to reflect on a life that spanned a period of time that saw our world change in a way most of us could never imagine. Born a year before the First World War...

I was born 39 years ago today which happens to be the day that The Band said fair well with possibly the greatest gig of all time- the line up of guests was kind of a fantasy concert for the decade. Thankfully Martin Scorsese was there to capture it and "The Last Waltz" was the rockumentary that...

Hi, my best mate from Norther Ireland is visiting your city for a few days for the marathon. He'd like to experience some non touristy venues and is looking for ideas. So think "off the beaten track" not "might end up in the trunk of someone's car" and if you know any hidden gems let me know and...

Ok, I've had a situation today I can't explain, please help. I took a preboil sample for testing measured the temp with my calibrated probe and read 1040 over three tests (once the sample had reached 20°c). This was slightly higher than expected but my efficiency estimate was based on a...

Hi all, I don't often post recipes but I've had such great feedback from everyone who's tried this that I thought it worthy of a share. If you've ever had Affligem Blond, that's what this most often gets compared to. I didn't have the ingredients for a 100% authentic Belgian blonde so...

One of the funniest things I've read in a long while. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7702913.stm

According to a newsletter I just received from one of the online homebrew shops I sometimes buy from today is International IPA day. I'd never heard of this ( and it came with a promotion for a new IPA recipe kit they are selling) so is this a real thing or just a marketing tactic to shift...

I made beer a few months ago for our Round Table barbecue this evening. 120 pints split in three batches, light and hoppy, ESB and oatmeal stout. Was bricking it this afternoon thinking I'd get lynched at the gate if the guys didn't like the beer...... Not a single commercial beer was drunk...

the smell of that first hop addition? Every time it blows me away. What does it for you?

Most of my brewing has been following recipes so this year I set myself the challenge of making at least 1 experimental brew each month and starting with a completely blank canvas trying to create some recipes worth sharing. Well this is ( to my palette) pretty damned good. SWMBO normally...

Been away a while and missed this place. What's everyone been up to? Has anyone invented a way to make great beer without worrying about temp control or bears in your fermenter whilst I've been away? Cheers! Tim

I realise you guys won't catch up for a couple of hours but we're half an hour into the new year here in Blighty. Happy new year everyone, may you all brew more than you can drink in the 2013!

This made me laugh. Hope other DW fans appreciate the chuckle.

For those of you still smarting from/revelling in (delete as appropriate) the results of your election last week spare a thought for us here in the UK. I think I just watched democracy take a hell of a pounding yesterday. If its not out for the count it'll have a tick and mutter to itself after...

OK so I'm sat here listening to my airlock bubbling away in the corner of my TV room and its great to hear the regular bloob....bloob.....bloob every three seconds or so. That's about as fast as any fermentation I've attained (in terms of airlock activity at least). Anyone had a more vigorous...

Hi all, Does anyone know of any existing homebrew clubs in the Warrington area if Cheshire? Or is there any interest in starting some form of get together in the area? Cheers, Tim