Homebrew on the BBC

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Homebrew on the BBC

Post by MarkA » Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:37 am

Fyfe Robertson went in search of the perfect pint in 1973;

https://www.facebook.com/BBCArchive/vid ... 861784883/


and another BBC video from the 60's;

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-norther ... er-brewing

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Re: Homebrew on the BBC

Post by 6470zzy » Sat Jun 10, 2017 11:21 am

The BBC video was a real blast from the past. I did a quick search for the "Semplex" yeast that he was using, it seems as though they don't exist any more. Thanks for sharing the links.

" Full marks and not a penny for the Chancellor" =D>


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Re: Homebrew on the BBC

Post by MarkA » Sat Jun 10, 2017 5:01 pm

6470zzy wrote:"Full marks and not a penny for the Chancellor"


I must admit, I usually think something similar (with swear words) when I crack open a homebrew!

My Dad brewed beer around the time of these videos and probably used very similar ingredients. I only remember him making wine when I was a teenager, but he did show me how to brew my first kit. I really wish I'd quizzed him more about it when I had the chance :(

Oddly enough, I've just googled "Semplex Yeast" and it's given me loads of links to sites about yeast infections and herpes! :D

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Post by 6470zzy » Sat Jun 10, 2017 9:56 pm

"Work is the curse of the drinking class"
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Re: Homebrew on the BBC

Post by MarkA » Sun Jun 11, 2017 4:43 pm

Cheers for that, the second link is an interesting read

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Re: Homebrew on the BBC

Post by ayepee » Thu Jun 15, 2017 6:52 pm

Having watched the second video I think I can see where I am going wrong. I brew in a tee shirt and shorts whereas I should be wearing a collar, tie and Jacket preferably with a handkerchief in the breast pocket. [-X \:D/

Two great videos. Thanks for the links.

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