Re-entering the fold

Had a good one? Tell us about it here - and don't forget - we like pictures!
Post Reply
Shifty Mick

Re-entering the fold

Post by Shifty Mick » Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:21 pm

Just about to go and start my first brews in about 3 years or so (way too long, I know).

1 - Brewbuddy cider (for when the wife's able to drink again after giving birth in the summer).

2 - Woodforde's Wherry

Wish me luck, I'm going in....
Top
Shifty Mick

Re: Re-entering the fold

Post by Shifty Mick » Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:28 pm

And here they are...

Image
Top
Shifty Mick

Re: Re-entering the fold

Post by Shifty Mick » Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:47 am

Had a look this morning and they've both started fermenting. Not a huge amount of bubbles yet but they've been on less than 24 hours so I wouldn't expect them to be going mental this soon.

Definitely looks like they're off to a good enough start.
Top
Shifty Mick

Re: Re-entering the fold

Post by Shifty Mick » Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:34 am

Well, this morning's update is that the Wherry's lifting the lid of the fermenting bin, and the top of the cider is almost covered with bubbles, so it's all looking good, and smelling even better! :=P
Top
art.b

Re: Re-entering the fold

Post by art.b » Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:11 am

well done mick ..welcome back to the world of tasty drinks.... =D>

i thought id better step in... as you were worrying me, talking to yourself..... :D
Top
User avatar
Paddy Bubbles
Lost in an Alcoholic Haze
Posts: 686
Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2010 2:12 pm
Location: Dublin

Re: Re-entering the fold

Post by Paddy Bubbles » Tue Apr 05, 2011 10:22 am

Whoh! They are some retro looking FVs!! :)
Top
Shifty Mick

Re: Re-entering the fold

Post by Shifty Mick » Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:17 pm

art.b wrote:well done mick ..welcome back to the world of tasty drinks.... =D>

i thought id better step in... as you were worrying me, talking to yourself..... :D
Thanks, talking to yerself's s'posed to be the second sign, I think. Buggered if I can remember what the first one is though... :wink:
Top
Shifty Mick

Re: Re-entering the fold

Post by Shifty Mick » Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:27 pm

Paddy Bubbles wrote:Whoh! They are some retro looking FVs!! :)
Yeah, can't remember when Boots stopped doing starter kits but I reckon I must've got mine 21 years ago :lol:
Top
Spud395

Re: Re-entering the fold

Post by Spud395 » Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:51 pm

Welcome back to the good life mick, cheap beer and cider and tasty with it :)
Top
simco999

Re: Re-entering the fold

Post by simco999 » Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:18 pm

Blessed are those who re-enter the fold - for they shall inherit the pub!!!!

Welcome back.

=D> =D> =D>
Top
Shifty Mick

Re: Re-entering the fold

Post by Shifty Mick » Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:40 am

Well, here's today's update.

The cider's now fermenting like a good 'un after a slightly slower start - smells fantastic too, shame it's for SWMBO :lol:

The Wherry seems to be slowing down a bit from yesterday's peak (as in trying to push the lid off!). Won't be surprised if I can get it into the barrel this weekend or shortly after.
Top
Shifty Mick

Re: Re-entering the fold

Post by Shifty Mick » Sat Apr 16, 2011 4:18 pm

Surprisingly, neither the Wherry or the cider has quite finished fermenting yet. Looking at getting them into barrels sometime over the next week now.

They're smelling bloody lovely though...
Top
User avatar
simple one
CBA Prizewinner 2010
Posts: 1944
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:35 am
Location: All over the place

Re: Re-entering the fold

Post by simple one » Sat Apr 16, 2011 4:34 pm

Bloody hell! Hows that coopers ale tasting? 2007 vintage!
Top
Shifty Mick

Re: Re-entering the fold

Post by Shifty Mick » Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:07 am

simple one wrote:Bloody hell! Hows that coopers ale tasting? 2007 vintage!
Bloody lovely thanks, as you'd probably expect :lol:
Top
critch

Re: Re-entering the fold

Post by critch » Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:00 pm

welcome back mick, have fun =D>
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Brewdays”