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Title: Mick's Brews
Post by: Uncle Joshua on March 06, 2011, 20:45:25

I got a bitter and A rose wine ready to drink today....

Woodforde's Wherry bitter....


(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/mickwall/Wherry.jpg)

Cantina Rose....

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/mickwall/wine2.jpg)

 :)

Title: Re: Mick's Brews
Post by: pumkinlover on March 06, 2011, 21:12:08

That's a bit posh Mick  ;D ;D ;D,
 I've given up bottling- we just drink out the demijohn! :-[ :-[ :-[

Title: Re: Mick's Brews
Post by: Uncle Joshua on March 06, 2011, 21:29:52

Quote from: pumpkinlover on March 06, 2011, 21:12:08

That's a bit posh Mick  ;D ;D ;D,
 I've given up bottling- we just drink out the demijohn! :-[ :-[ :-[

I keg the bitter but bottle the wine so A, it looks good and B, it should mature and last longer that way. putting the shrinks and labels on just adds a nice touch to it and only takes seconds.

Title: Re: Mick's Brews
Post by: pumkinlover on March 06, 2011, 21:33:33

It tends to be about 3-4 years old when we start to drink it and I did used to do all that stuff- really admire yours- I absolutely agree with you! It looks fantastic! :) :)

Title: Re: Mick's Brews
Post by: Uncle Joshua on March 06, 2011, 21:38:01

Quote from: pumpkinlover on March 06, 2011, 21:33:33

It tends to be about 3-4 years old when we start to drink it and I did used to do all that stuff- really admire yours- I absolutely agree with you! It looks fantastic! :) :)

Three years old? mine was only started on Monday...it was a five day kit, the wife coudn't wait.

I intend to move on the better kits as I learn.

Title: Re: Mick's Brews
Post by: pumkinlover on March 06, 2011, 21:41:00

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Three years old? mine was only started on Monday...it was a five day kit, the wife coudn't wait.

I intend to move on the better kits as I learn.
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It takes me that long to scrub the parsnips!! ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Mick's Brews
Post by: rugbypost on March 06, 2011, 21:45:07

 :PGot given a bottle beetroot wine WOW it  was good went to bed early but no promise straight to sleep ::) ::) ;D ;D

Title: Re: Mick's Brews
Post by: Uncle Joshua on March 06, 2011, 22:32:22

Quote from: rugbypost on March 06, 2011, 21:45:07

:PGot given a bottle beetroot wine WOW it  was good went to bed early but no promise straight to sleep ::) ::) ;D ;D

Is that sort of thing old school these days? homebrewing  has moved on these days. the days of nettles and other such potions are long gone...you can now brew beer that tastes every bit as good as pub bought stuff.  :)

Title: Re: Mick's Brews
Post by: davejg on March 13, 2011, 19:36:16

Quote from: pumpkinlover on March 06, 2011, 21:12:08

That's a bit posh Mick  ;D ;D ;D,
 I've given up bottling- we just drink out the demijohn! :-[ :-[ :-[

I tried that but the missus makes me use a glass now :-[ :-[ :-[

Title: Re: Mick's Brews
Post by: davejg on March 13, 2011, 19:39:10

That rose does look nice bottled though Mick, as for the bitter, its made me think i need to get one now......

Title: Re: Mick's Brews
Post by: Uncle Joshua on March 14, 2011, 09:37:18

Quote from: davejg on March 13, 2011, 19:39:10

That rose does look nice bottled though Mick, as for the bitter, its made me think i need to get one now......

You should go for it Dave. try the Wherry, its an amazing pint.

Title: Re: Mick's Brews
Post by: BarriedaleNick on March 16, 2011, 14:23:38

The 30 day 30 bottle kits are realy nice - weve been doing them for about two years solid.

These
http://www.thethriftyshopper.co.uk/wine-kits/california-connoisseur-wine-kits.aspx
and these
http://www.thethriftyshopper.co.uk/wine-kits/beaverdale-wine-kits.aspx

have served us well - hic!