Ron Pattinson's The Homebrewer's Guide to Vintage Beer

[Eadweard]

Ragus supply direct by the ton but you can get them a block/tub at a time from Bako: http://www.callbakolondon.com/search/?k ... &gobut.y=0

[Dave S]

I wonder what the real benefits are compared with using golden syrup with added caramel if desired. Has anyone done a comparison test?

[BrewerBen]

Ragus invert sugar 25kg blocks are hard to break up and quite sticky inside so I'm sure a nightmare to break down to smaller sizes.

I was almost tempted to give it a go then i saw the pic's on your blog:

http://edsbeer.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/b ... -no-1.html

[Dave S]

I wonder what the real benefits are compared with using golden syrup with added caramel if desired. Has anyone done a comparison test?

Should I that that as a no then?

[SHIELDS EXILE]

Why not use homemade invert sugar.I have made it asthe directions on a website called Half a Cat, the rantings of his unholiness, which also has a n upto darte list of Rons, lets brew recipes.

[An Ankoù]

If anybody's interested, Braumarkt are having a bit of a clear out including this title at 5.98€. I've snapped up my copy and I don't know how many they have left. Not sure they deliver to the UK, though.

[f00b4r]

If anybody's interested, Braumarkt are having a bit of a clear out including this title at 5.98€. I've snapped up my copy and I don't know how many they have left. Not sure they deliver to the UK, though.

Just be careful you don’t order the version in Dutch!

[An Ankoù]

If anybody's interested, Braumarkt are having a bit of a clear out including this title at 5.98€. I've snapped up my copy and I don't know how many they have left. Not sure they deliver to the UK, though.

Just be careful you don’t order the version in Dutch!

Thanks for the tip. I think it is the Dutch version. Fortunately, I can still struggle through it.

[f00b4r]

I did take another look and although the shows Dutch (they used to have both versions) the additional info shows English (you have to click on it).

[An Ankoù]

Indeed it does. Just have to wait and see what comes. I'll be happy with either, If I get stuck I can always compare with the online e-edition.

[Eric]

For a couple of years I obtained significant proportions of my brewing requirements from Braumarkt at advantageous prices. Sadly from the end of last year they ceased supplies to UK as trade arrangements changed.

[Rookie]

My latest move neccesitated yet another downsizing of my library. This was one of the books that survived the purge.

[An Ankoù]

My latest move neccesitated yet another downsizing of my library. This was one of the books that survived the purge.

The book on session beers is one I haven't come across before and looks very interesting indeed. Just had a quick gander at the Amazon sample and there seem to be no recipes for English session beers- not a problem as they exist in abundance, and the introductory section "What is a Session Beer" doesn't seem to tell us what a session beer is. Nevertheless, it looks a fascinating read. Just about to order a copy. Thanks.