Homebrew on the BBC

[MarkA]

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

[6470zzy]

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"


Cheers

[MarkA]

"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!

[6470zzy]

Semplex of USA, established 1962

http://www.glewwe-castle.com/brewing/supplies.html
http://www.nytimes.com/1998/12/24/garde ... emory.html


They appear to have folded.

[MarkA]

Cheers for that, the second link is an interesting read

[ayepee]

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.

Two great videos. Thanks for the links.