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Information => Introductions => Topic started by: Hilstab on July 27, 2012

Title: A wee intro
Post by: Hilstab on July 27, 2012

Hey there,

I'm new to the forum and want to say hi. Just back from a fab day in the Mournes, Annalong valley, Rocky Mountain etc and now settling down with a glass of my homemade nettle beer.

Cheers

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Post by: LandyLiam on July 27, 2012

Welcome to the forum Hilstab.

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Post by: Ed on July 27, 2012

Nettle eh? Good?

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Post by: RedLeader on July 28, 2012

Welcome! Nettle beer, that sounds fun!

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Post by: Mourneman on July 28, 2012

welcome to the forum  :D

Title: Re: A wee intro
Post by: Hilstab on July 29, 2012

Yeah the nettle beer is outstanding. Only made 12l this year, definitely more next time. Going to try a rosebay willowherb champagne next.

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Post by: Oisín on July 29, 2012

Would you be able to make a tutorial on how to make these lovely drinks?

The name rosebud willowherb champagne just gets the tastebuds going.

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Post by: Spud on July 29, 2012

Hello and welcome!

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Post by: Kayakgirl on July 29, 2012

Welcome to the forum!

Title: Re: A wee intro
Post by: Hilstab on July 31, 2012

Hey Oisín,
I recommend the book 'Booze for free' by Andy Hamilton if you feel like foraging and brewing. I used his nettle ale recipe which comes from a guy called Stonehead.
I used this one: http://stoneheadcroft.com/2006/04/18/dont-spray-those-nettles/ and used ale yeast.

Enjoy