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Hi I'm Brian,I used to brew a fair bit in the Eighties,then moved to Belgium where I worked in the bar trade for about 8 years.
I then went to Finland (I still haven't worked out why,)and ended up getting a job working for Markku Korhonen, the first to import real ale into Finland and co-organizer of the Helsinki Beer Festival.I stayed there for about 3 years.
So it's been a while since I had a brew on, and decided to keep it simple with a kit.
Coopers I.P.A.with Hambleton Bard Brewing Sugar.
O.G.10.38
Put it on 2 hours ago and its starting to bubble....
I'm slightly worried that its a little warm at 19c, i'd prefer a little cooler.

"yaddayadda":3qw78goo wrote: Put it on 2 hours ago and its starting to bubble....
I'm slightly worried that its a little warm at 19c, i'd prefer a little cooler.[/quote:3qw78goo]

no that's absolutely perfect for an ale. not so warm as to produce fruitiness. Perfect! bring the results to the next tasting.

Welcome to the site Brian. Sounds like your taste buds are well travelled!

welcome yaddayadda, are you working in the bar trade in Ireland now?

No. I'm out of the bar trade about 8 years. I live near Limerick these days.I've a kid and a day job now.I'm originally from Dublin.(I miss the Porter House.)

Ah good ole Beer...mmmmm Cannot Wait until end of my day of Work so I can enjoy one before the cinema <!-- s:!: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_exclaim.gif" alt="" title="Exclamation" /><!-- s:!: -->