Category Archives: Country Wines

The Westmorland Cider Press – from Aug 2011

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Paul

You will be soon able to purchase a fabulous Westmorland Cider press in the shop here at Brew2bottle, Northwich. We have a fine specimen in store that, given the quality of the build, the materials and the sheer beauty, might … Continue reading →

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Fruit Pressing @ the Brew2bottle Shop From 1st August

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Phil

Some apples are ready early this year so the pressing days at the shop will begin a little sooner than planned. Bring your fruit down to the shop and for £3 per hour* you can have the use of one … Continue reading →

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New Product from Brew2bottle – Elderflower Champagne Kit

Posted on May 4, 2011 by elaine

Elderflower champagne is a great summer brew, very refreshing on warm days and very easy to make. The elderflowers will soon be blossoming across the countryside and towards the end of May/early June they will be at their best for … Continue reading →

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Apple Pressing Days Sept/Oct 2011

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Phil

It is always sad to see so many apple and pear crops being left to waste every autumn because we haven’t the facilities to use or store them. Hopefully now that we have a press, Brew2bottle can help to change … Continue reading →

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Yeast and Fermentation

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Paul

Brief technical details about the types of yeast available for home-brewing, the processes they undertake, how best to use them. Continue reading →

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Specific Gravity, and Calculating % Alcohol by Volume

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Paul

This post looks at how you can measure the alcoholic content of your wine, and even target a specific strength during the brewing process. Integral to this process is the measurement of Specific Gravity or SG.Continue reading →

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Brewing Books available from Brew2bottle

Posted on December 5, 2010 by elaine

Information about some of the brewing books that are available from Brew2bottle Continue reading →

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Real Cidermaking – Our First Attempt

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Paul

Autumn 2010 saw our first attempt at making real cider from scratch, armed with an unsuitable blend of apples, a demijohn and some yeast! Continue reading →

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