Would it be worth pitching in some more yeast? Did you use an 11.5g sachet when you kicked off the batch PP?
Have you tried a sample from your first smaller batch? I'm going to wait until the weekend, but I can't say I'm relishing the thought, given the taste when I bottled it .....
Treacle Ale
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PhantomPencil
Let's not forget "Turbo Pine" and "Wee* of the Willow"...Shhh! Don't let curious brew know that trees ferment too, there'll be no end to the insanity, the place will be awash with "sycamore surprise" and "Elixir of Elm"
Actually I think the second one can be forgotten after all..!
*Or is it spelled 'Wii' these days..?
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PhantomPencil
Big Batch Update 2
The gravity of this tonight is 1022..!
Seems my fears were a little unfounded. I'm now thinking that I should also multiply the fermentation time by five as well as the other ingredients..!
And also... Well, I couldn't resist. It's day 10, and my first batch should be ready, so I cracked open a bottle in the Interests of Science.
Lots of fizz, but no head - it looks like a ginger ale. Only a very dark ginger ale, not at all clear. A strong taste of sweet lemons and a hint of ginger, but not too bitter - well, not to my unsophisticated palate, anyway. I took some pictures, if anyone's interested I'll post them.
But not right now, as I've been supping the Treacle Ale. And, for some reason, I can't feel my legs, and my head feels wrapped in cotton wool. Jeebus, it's got a kick to it..!
The gravity of this tonight is 1022..!
Seems my fears were a little unfounded. I'm now thinking that I should also multiply the fermentation time by five as well as the other ingredients..!And also... Well, I couldn't resist. It's day 10, and my first batch should be ready, so I cracked open a bottle in the Interests of Science.
Lots of fizz, but no head - it looks like a ginger ale. Only a very dark ginger ale, not at all clear. A strong taste of sweet lemons and a hint of ginger, but not too bitter - well, not to my unsophisticated palate, anyway. I took some pictures, if anyone's interested I'll post them.
But not right now, as I've been supping the Treacle Ale. And, for some reason, I can't feel my legs, and my head feels wrapped in cotton wool. Jeebus, it's got a kick to it..!
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Curious Brew
You bugger, just spotted this!J_P wrote:Shhh! Don't let curious brew know that trees ferment too, there'll be no end to the insanity, the place will be awash with "sycamore surprise" and "Elixir of Elm"Hoppkins wrote:Tree sap wine and stuff!
My Oakey Dokey is on now.
*looks shiftily at my Leylandii*
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Wauny
Post pics (when you're recoveredLots of fizz, but no head - it looks like a ginger ale. Only a very dark ginger ale, not at all clear. A strong taste of sweet lemons and a hint of ginger, but not too bitter - well, not to my unsophisticated palate, anyway. I took some pictures, if anyone's interested I'll post them.
) PP. I'm cracking my first bottle at the weekend, giving it 2 weeks in the bottle after its poor tatse when bottling. Out of interest, what type of sugar did you prime with?But not right now, as I've been supping the Treacle Ale. And, for some reason, I can't feel my legs, and my head feels wrapped in cotton wool. Jeebus, it's got a kick to it..!
What % alcohol did batch 1 end up at?-
RbrewR
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yetanotherchris
Following two successful Turbo cider experiences I had a look in the cupboard and found some treacle AND golden syrup in the back 
So I've put on a 5 litre springwater bottle of this stuff on the go..
In the recipe it mentions stirring it every day - can I just pick up the bottle and give it a gentle swirl? - or should I open it up and properly stir with a sanitized spoon?
So I've put on a 5 litre springwater bottle of this stuff on the go..
In the recipe it mentions stirring it every day - can I just pick up the bottle and give it a gentle swirl? - or should I open it up and properly stir with a sanitized spoon?
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Adam
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PMH0810
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Adam
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PMH0810
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Adam