Re: Turbo Ginger Beer
 

If you followed the recipe in the thread it was ready nearly 2 weeks ago...

Be VERY careful opening it - may be best done outdoors. :)

Oh and if you leave out the Ginger and add about 3 more lemons, you get Alcoholic Lemonade :)

Re: Turbo Ginger Beer
 

I didn't follow your instructions but it looks to have gone okay.
The bottles are all swollen & now I've had them ion the fridge for a few days they seem to have stopped the 2nd ferment.

I got 'experimental' on it's a$$.
I used some fresh ginger but also mashed up some lemon & ginger tea bags I found lurking at the back of the cupboard, shoved some lemon juice, honey, sugar & yeast.
No idea what it will be like.

If I had not just had the worst bout of the runs I've ever had(not homebrew related I'd like to add), I'd be opening a bottle now to sample.

Re: Turbo Ginger Beer
 

I'll get it there one of two ways.

I'll arrange for 10 x empty 2l fizzy pop bottles to be there, turn up with pre-mixed, ready to go ingredients, put in bottle, add water, be ready for after the BBQ :)

Failing being able to get the fizzy pop bottles, I'll ratchet-strap the pressure barrel to the back of the bike - put the "dry" ingredients in it, add the water when I get there, be ready got the BBQ :)

I took the pressure barrel full to the Essex AR, this should be easier :p

Re: Turbo Ginger Beer
 

I was going to put mine in a x2 gallon barrel I have but then put it into bottles.
If it tastes like muck I'll be gutted but at least my Brother will be happy.
He and his mates are usually only too happy to take any 'less than perfect' brew off my hands.

I was concerned about the bottles getting too shaken up but what's life without a little spice.

Re: Turbo Ginger Beer
 

Thats another reason for not transporting made up - the last stuff had a good fizz - this stuff goes completely radios-rental.

Dont fancy losing half of it up the M1 out the pressure relief valve :)

Re: Turbo Ginger Beer
 

If mine is any good and I feel brave, I'll bring one/two & hope that releasing the pressure at every opportunity will prevent it from going pop.

Either that or just bring a bottle of whiskey ;)

Re: Turbo Ginger Beer
 

Oooh what you bringing.

Might bring a niceish bottle myself.

Unfortunately I'm out of 40yo StrathIsla for this AR

Re: Turbo Ginger Beer
 

If I do it will probably a bottle the Mrs won in a raffle the other week.
Like this one but signed by a local MP instead.

Re: Turbo Ginger Beer
 

You realise you are not supposed to do it if its under 16yo...

Re: Turbo Ginger Beer
 

That's what I'm led to believe :-D

The wife is 32 but my wallet wont stretch to anything other than homebrew or randomly won drinks at the moment.