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Homebrewing is more than just a hobby; it's a creative way to carry on a long-standing tradition that connects beer lovers around the world. Choosing the right bottles is key to maintaining the taste and quality of your homemade beer. The ideal bottle will keep your beer fresh and safe and make it look and feel more appealing when you pour it. Whether you're just starting with your first batch or you've been brewing for a while and want to perfect your craft, it's essential to know about the different types of bottles you can use. This guide will walk you through the options, from the clear beauty of glass bottles to the unique touch of ceramic. We'll help you figure out the best bottles for your beer, making sure every batch you brew turns out just right. Jump to a section: Clear Glass Bottles Ceramic Bottles Kegs Accessories Clear Glass Bottles Clear glass bottles are a popular choice among homebrewers for several reasons. One of the biggest advantages is their transparency, which allows brewers to appreciate their beer's true colour and clarity while also keeping an eye on sediment formation without needing to open the bottle. This means that as well as the bottle looking gorgeous, it has practical [...]

People have been making marmalade with oranges for centuries. And in all that time, not much has changed in the marmalade recipe. The Romans were some of the first people to make what we’d call marmalade today, with one recipe noted down in the first century. But it wasn’t until the 18th century that the orange marmalade recipe was fixed in its most familiar form. English cookbooks of this period are the first to mention the familiar ‘jelly’ that’s a central part of modern marmalade. From here, it wasn’t long until orange marmalade became the staple of the breakfast table that it is today. How to Make Marmalade Making marmalade with oranges requires very few ingredients and even less equipment. For this recipe you’ll want to have these ingredients to hand: 1kg of Oranges Juice from 2 Lemons 2kg of granulated sugar Firstly place the oranges and the lemon juice into a pan. Fill the pan with 2 litres of water, ensuring the oranges are fully submerged. Now bring the pan to boil, and leave it covered and simmering for a couple of hours. If you can easily pierce the orange peel with a fork, that’s a sign they’re ready. [...]