Hello everyone I'm new to the site and new to brewing, I'm looking for tips on how to make my St. Peter's golden ale a real good one, I was drinking some very good ones when I visited York a few months ago so I would love this one to get somewhere near.
It's only my second ever brew my first was an extract white beer brew although it did turn out a little bitter for a white, I think I over hopped a little.
Would anyone say it's not a good idea to use tap water, or if it is ok should I boil it off first? I will just add I live in Sweden and the tap water taste super good compared to the uk not any chlorine smell to it at all.
So any tips appreciated thanks.
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I found that in the early stages after bottling this brew had a bitter after taste (not a pleasant bitter). However the longer it was left the more it mellowed, now after a 3 to 4 months it's a lovely ale.
As for the tap water I've read conflicting reports. I think it depends on the water in your area some what. As HBO say leaving over night gets rid of chlorine but I use half a Campden Tablet (crushed) and this apparently gets rid of any chlorine straigh away.
Hope this helps.
Tim