What the club's been brewing, pressing and learning lately.
Guides, project updates and gear comparisons written by members, for members — from West Country hops to the 50-litre barrel project.
Cider from scratch: pressing season guide
Orchard sourcing, wild vs cultured yeast, and maturation timings for Bristol cider.
Club barrel project — a 50L pale ale
How 12 members collaborated on a single batch from grain to glass.
Fermenter comparison: plastic, glass, and SS conicals
We tested four setups side by side. Here's what we found.
West Country hops worth trying in 2025
A round-up of the new UK hop varieties our members have been experimenting with.
Getting your first all-grain brew right
Mash temperatures, sparge efficiency and why your first batch probably won't be terrible.
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