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I've done some full mash brewing, with varying results. Trouble is if you wanted to sell it you would end up with food standards people and HMRC would probably want to take most of your money..


But if someone wants to invest in all the equipment I'd try to produce beer (as long as I can sample the results and drink more of it if it's any good.)

Many expats working in the 'dry' countries of the Middle East become proficient at brewing beers, distilling spirits and even wine making in the privacy of their villas and compounds. I've sampled some potent concoctions on my travels.


I don't drink much beer these days, but a friend in Amsterdam took me to a Belgian bar just off Leidseplein that offered something like 800 different brews - it's the only time as an adult that I got paralytic drunk. That is some strong beer!


I don?t know if any Belgian ales are available in the UK but they?re well worth a try if one gets the opportunity ? just don?t underestimate their strength.

For lager drinkers new to real ale I would always go for a lighter ale, as it tends to be less "bitter". On the other hand if you like Guinness then the darker beers with an higher alcohol content may be more up your street. Waggle dance is certainly a real ale, and a good example of something that a lager drinker would probably drink and enjoy.


I agree on Belgian beer - the German's and the Belgians treat beer with the same reverence as Wine, and given the quality and variety of British Beers available, it's a shame we don't do the same here. I think the problem is that real ale does have an association with men with beards and sandals doing strange things in sheds.

used to brew "Muntons best bitter" back in the day, was a potent drop but was always popular when the lads gathered to watch the rugby. we made a batch of about 4 doz quarts every 2 weeks and then let it sit in the bottles for another month.


we used to buy the kit from online homebrew shop for about ?10 per brew.


now of course , i just go downstairs and have a pint from the tap


which this month is Hobgoblin ! so if you like a drop , come on down , it ?2.50 per pint as well


cheers to the beers

all hail to the ale


phil

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