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The GC 'Buttery'

In the Middle Ages, a buttery was a storeroom for liquor .... In recent years, the GC Buttery gets raided often by rogue Admin and users ....... Please help us restore our stock by contributing recipes and advice.

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  1. Scrungee

    The economics of homebrew - equipment

    A reminder that all Wilkos homebrew stuff has about 20 to 30% off at the moment and that may not last forever, plus that if you order online to collect instore you can get 4.2% cashback that can...
    A reminder that all Wilkos homebrew stuff has about 20 to 30% off at the moment and that may not last forever, plus that if you order online to collect instore you can get 4.2% cashback that can be exchanged for Clubcard Points with a 10% bonus, so for every £1 spent online via TCB can get you...
    A reminder that all Wilkos homebrew stuff has about 20 to 30% off at the moment and that may not last forever, plus that if you order online to collect instore you can get 4.2% cashback that can be exchanged for Clubcard Points with a 10% bonus,...
    A reminder that all Wilkos homebrew stuff has about 20 to 30% off at the moment and that may not last forever, plus that if you order online to collect instore you can get 4.2% cashback that can...
    Scrungee, Jan 17, 2014
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    Scrungee
    Jan 20, 2014
  2. Lea

    Homebrew Recipes.

    Yes, I learnt the hard way with pineapple. I ended up having to repaint the ceiling in the wine making room. Twice! So now I make it in very large batches. Much easier to manage and much less mess. :)
    Yes, I learnt the hard way with pineapple. I ended up having to repaint the ceiling in the wine making room. Twice! So now I make it in very large batches. Much easier to manage and much less mess. :)
    Yes, I learnt the hard way with pineapple. I ended up having to repaint the ceiling in the wine making room. Twice! So now I make it in very large batches. Much easier to manage and much less mess. :)
    Yes, I learnt the hard way with pineapple. I ended up having to repaint the ceiling in the wine making room. Twice! So now I make it in very large batches. Much easier to manage and much less mess. :)
    Lea, Jan 17, 2014 ... 2
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    Lea
    Jan 20, 2014
  3. Lea

    What have you got brewing?

    OMG. it was YOU! Lol
    OMG. it was YOU! Lol
    OMG. it was YOU! Lol
    OMG. it was YOU! Lol
    Lea, Jan 17, 2014 ... 2 3
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    Loofah
    Jun 20, 2014
  4. Marley Farley
    Like x 3

    Mulled Cider.. Gorgeous..!!

    Sounds good to me, when shall we all turn up? :)
    Sounds good to me, when shall we all turn up? :)
    Sounds good to me, when shall we all turn up? :)
    Sounds good to me, when shall we all turn up? :)
    Marley Farley, Jan 16, 2014
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    Loofah
    Jan 17, 2014
  5. Loofah

    Section title

    Just had a delivery of Butteries (Rowies) to the South Coast from my supplier in Aberdeen. Breakfast is not the same without one or two if you are greedy.
    Just had a delivery of Butteries (Rowies) to the South Coast from my supplier in Aberdeen. Breakfast is not the same without one or two if you are greedy.
    Just had a delivery of Butteries (Rowies) to the South Coast from my supplier in Aberdeen. Breakfast is not the same without one or two if you are greedy.
    Just had a delivery of Butteries (Rowies) to the South Coast from my supplier in Aberdeen. Breakfast is not the same without one or two if you are greedy.
    Loofah, Jan 16, 2014
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    waterbut
    Mar 21, 2024
  6. Loofah
    Like x 9

    Started the new chemistry set :)

    I use Milton sterilising tablets. I half fill my brewing bucket and everything I'm going to use goes in there. I have on occasions forgotten and all has been ok!
    I use Milton sterilising tablets. I half fill my brewing bucket and everything I'm going to use goes in there. I have on occasions forgotten and all has been ok!
    I use Milton sterilising tablets. I half fill my brewing bucket and everything I'm going to use goes in there. I have on occasions forgotten and all has been ok!
    I use Milton sterilising tablets. I half fill my brewing bucket and everything I'm going to use goes in there. I have on occasions forgotten and all has been ok!
    Loofah, Jan 13, 2014 ... 2 3
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    Coolsox
    Apr 16, 2014
  7. Steve R
    Like x 4

    Winemaking 2012

    Its a first for me, a chum dropped off 56 jars of jam that were past their sell by date so Ive been experimenting. My normal turbo cider (4L cheap apple juice, 1L grape juice & a cup of strong...
    Its a first for me, a chum dropped off 56 jars of jam that were past their sell by date so Ive been experimenting. My normal turbo cider (4L cheap apple juice, 1L grape juice & a cup of strong tea) works well but its a bit tasteless. I hope its good - its going to be a real pain to clean those...
    Its a first for me, a chum dropped off 56 jars of jam that were past their sell by date so Ive been experimenting. My normal turbo cider (4L cheap apple juice, 1L grape juice & a cup of strong tea) works well but its a bit tasteless. I hope its...
    Its a first for me, a chum dropped off 56 jars of jam that were past their sell by date so Ive been experimenting. My normal turbo cider (4L cheap apple juice, 1L grape juice & a cup of strong...
    Steve R, Jun 4, 2012 ... 2
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    OxfordNick
    Mar 19, 2013
  8. Steve R

    Wine making

    any more experiences to share?
    any more experiences to share?
    any more experiences to share?
    any more experiences to share?
    Steve R, Aug 29, 2011 ... 2
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    miraflores
    Apr 11, 2016
  9. visionwf

    Pear Wine

    No I never tried rhubarb, but seem to remember the recipe called for a dose of ginger to pep it up a bit taste wise, rhubarb being a bit acidic and bland.I used to make a fair amount of...
    No I never tried rhubarb, but seem to remember the recipe called for a dose of ginger to pep it up a bit taste wise, rhubarb being a bit acidic and bland.I used to make a fair amount of blackberry wine in season, due to the free blackberrys growing almost everywhere.I never tried it but I...
    No I never tried rhubarb, but seem to remember the recipe called for a dose of ginger to pep it up a bit taste wise, rhubarb being a bit acidic and bland.I used to make a fair amount of blackberry wine in season, due to the free blackberrys...
    No I never tried rhubarb, but seem to remember the recipe called for a dose of ginger to pep it up a bit taste wise, rhubarb being a bit acidic and bland.I used to make a fair amount of...
    visionwf, Jan 13, 2010
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    pete
    Jan 14, 2010
  10. visionwf

    Rhubarb Wine

    Happy New Year to everyone. I have made 1 gal of rhubarb wine for the first time. Has anyone else tried it or has any advice?:thumb:
    Happy New Year to everyone. I have made 1 gal of rhubarb wine for the first time. Has anyone else tried it or has any advice?:thumb:
    Happy New Year to everyone. I have made 1 gal of rhubarb wine for the first time. Has anyone else tried it or has any advice?:thumb:
    Happy New Year to everyone. I have made 1 gal of rhubarb wine for the first time. Has anyone else tried it or has any advice?:thumb:
    visionwf, Jan 13, 2010
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    visionwf
    Jan 13, 2010
  11. Boots

    Blackcurrant variety - wine making?

    Hi Boots. Not sure what variety mine is but just took cuttings and stuck them in the compost heap a few yrs ago and the crop was unbelievable. Very large blackcurrents nearly thge size of...
    Hi Boots. Not sure what variety mine is but just took cuttings and stuck them in the compost heap a few yrs ago and the crop was unbelievable. Very large blackcurrents nearly thge size of grapes. John
    Hi Boots. Not sure what variety mine is but just took cuttings and stuck them in the compost heap a few yrs ago and the crop was unbelievable. Very large blackcurrents nearly thge size of grapes. John
    Hi Boots. Not sure what variety mine is but just took cuttings and stuck them in the compost heap a few yrs ago and the crop was unbelievable. Very large blackcurrents nearly thge size of...
    Boots, Dec 4, 2007
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    johnbinkley
    Dec 7, 2007
  12. lazy-gardener

    how to tell when sloes are ripe?

    Picked sloes today as others had noticed they were early this year, and they were disappearing rapidly. I got enough for a first batch and bought the gin on the way home. I'll put them in the...
    Picked sloes today as others had noticed they were early this year, and they were disappearing rapidly. I got enough for a first batch and bought the gin on the way home. I'll put them in the freezer for a short time, instant frost. Everyone is out picking berries, wild apples, plums- must go...
    Picked sloes today as others had noticed they were early this year, and they were disappearing rapidly. I got enough for a first batch and bought the gin on the way home. I'll put them in the freezer for a short time, instant frost. Everyone is...
    Picked sloes today as others had noticed they were early this year, and they were disappearing rapidly. I got enough for a first batch and bought the gin on the way home. I'll put them in the...
    lazy-gardener, Sep 1, 2006
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    Liz
    Sep 4, 2006
  13. Royster

    wine and cider production

    By eck Dendrobium, I think I'll stick to the local shop, at least for me cider. It seems to be a pretty complex procedure. Many thanks for your reply! Kind regards Roy
    By eck Dendrobium, I think I'll stick to the local shop, at least for me cider. It seems to be a pretty complex procedure. Many thanks for your reply! Kind regards Roy
    By eck Dendrobium, I think I'll stick to the local shop, at least for me cider. It seems to be a pretty complex procedure. Many thanks for your reply! Kind regards Roy
    By eck Dendrobium, I think I'll stick to the local shop, at least for me cider. It seems to be a pretty complex procedure. Many thanks for your reply! Kind regards Roy
    Royster, Aug 21, 2006
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    Royster
    Aug 22, 2006
  14. lazy-gardener

    sloe gin question

    :confused: Haven't done it with damsons, but yes, so as to get the colour & flavour... Just as you do with sloes...... ;) :D
    :confused: Haven't done it with damsons, but yes, so as to get the colour & flavour... Just as you do with sloes...... ;) :D
    :confused: Haven't done it with damsons, but yes, so as to get the colour & flavour... Just as you do with sloes...... ;) :D
    :confused: Haven't done it with damsons, but yes, so as to get the colour & flavour... Just as you do with sloes...... ;) :D
    lazy-gardener, Aug 16, 2006
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    Marley Farley
    Aug 16, 2006
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