recommended kits for returnee brewer after 20 years

[tazzymutt]

Me coopers bitter been in fv now 11 days. Lid still bulging. Not on "fully" tight. Been giving it a squeeze once a day and a sniff to see and smell if gas still coming out. Is this length of time normal for coopers bitter? Temp been between 18 and 2. Mostly around 21.

It's fine, just leave it until day 14 if you are concerned. Or you can (dare I say this?) ignore Ditch and use a hydro to see if the brew has finished (not something you need with a Ditch's Stout).

Happy brewing,


Ian

[Wekslap]

Thanks guys. Barrelled my coopers bitter today. Ooh err!

[TC2642]

PS also to get beers to taste like a decent real ale from a pub do you need to brew from all grain?

Thanks

While you will get very good results from kit (probably better than some ales that you get in pubs) if you want to get excellent beers, that you may not even find in the pub, then yes, you would have to go all grain.

Hoped that answered your question