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Brew UK Forum » Forum: Brewing Tips - Recent Posts http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Brew UK Forum » Forum: Brewing Tips - Recent Posts en Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:51:58 +0000 seamus48 on "hop usage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hop-usage#post-26614 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:25:36 +0000 seamus48 26614@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ It's lush an a favourite of ours. Summer Ale is also very nice... in fact they are all good... but prob not a patch on the Proper Job clone that's gonna be appearing soon. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> mugins on "hop usage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hop-usage#post-26612 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:23:05 +0000 mugins 26612@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ i am thinking of that one m8. seamus48 on "hop usage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hop-usage#post-26610 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:19:54 +0000 seamus48 26610@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Looks like you're good to go then. Try the Amarillo recipe pack... you'll prob never go back to cans again. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> mugins on "hop usage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hop-usage#post-26607 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:13:18 +0000 mugins 26607@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ got must of that.just need a hydrometer... saracen on "hop usage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hop-usage#post-26605 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:59:50 +0000 saracen 26605@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ The way to go is Extract brewing for a start. All you need is a stockpot that will boil 8 lts, a Fermenting Vessel and a barrel,... plus a few small bits like scales, thermometer and hydrometer. Everything about All Grain applies, but without the expense. mugins on "hop usage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hop-usage#post-26604 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:55:30 +0000 mugins 26604@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ its all the equipment i need.which i got to get first chef on "hop usage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hop-usage#post-26603 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:53:12 +0000 chef 26603@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ not at all muggins! If you buy one of the kits off here you can get into it very easily. So much better than can kits and so much more gratifying! mugins on "hop usage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hop-usage#post-26572 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:19:34 +0000 mugins 26572@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ many thanks saracen.look like i got a long way before i start brewing this way seamus48 on "hop usage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hop-usage#post-26570 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:16:38 +0000 seamus48 26570@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ +1 Wot the Doc said. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "hop usage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hop-usage#post-26568 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:14:11 +0000 saracen 26568@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ It's all really down to experience. There are 3 main types of hop; Bittering, Aroma, Dual Purpose. Flavour can be obtained from all three Bittering hops usually contain a high amount of Alpha Acid, which is the bittering agent and is extracted by boiling. In it's raw state it doesn't mix with water so you have to boil the mix for at least 60 mins to 'isommerise' it. 75 minutes is considered to be best. For flavour, hops are added late in the boil. The elements which impart flavour are boiled off in quite a short time so the hops are added in the last 5 or 10 minutes. Post-boil hopping imparts flavour and aroma. The wort, as we call the mix before it ferments, is allowed to cool to 80°c after the main boil and the hops added and steeped for 30 minutes. The reason for allowing it to cool is that the essential oils, the aroma element, boil off at anything over 80°c. Dry hopping is adding hops to the beer while it is fermenting. This gives more aroma. Take a look at these links; <a href="http://www.foamrangers.com/hops.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.foamrangers.com/hops.html</a> <a href="http://byo.com/resources/hops" rel="nofollow">http://byo.com/resources/hops</a> <a href="http://beeradvocate.com/beer/101/hops" rel="nofollow">http://beeradvocate.com/beer/101/hops</a> <a href="http://kotmf.com/articles/hopslist.php" rel="nofollow">http://kotmf.com/articles/hopslist.php</a> <a href="http://www.brew365.com/hop_substitution_chart.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.brew365.com/hop_substitution_chart.php</a> Then look at this. The gives a list of styles of beer, and by clicking on each one you'll see a whole page about that type of beer, together with the style parameters. <a href="http://www.wyeastlab.com/hb_styleguidelines.cfm" rel="nofollow">http://www.wyeastlab.com/hb_styleguidelines.cfm</a> All you do now is decide on a style, check the guidelins for Bitterness, etc, choose suitable hops and load it all into Beer Engine, adjusting the times and quantities to give the beer you want. As Seamus says, Graham Wheeler's book is excellent and covers just about everything you need to know. Stick with GW and don't make the mistake of taking bits of info from several sources. GW's methods are sound and by following one system you don't start confusing yourself. mugins on "hop usage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hop-usage#post-26561 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:02:18 +0000 mugins 26561@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ what no joke this time. thanks. seamus48 on "hop usage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hop-usage#post-26558 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:58:13 +0000 seamus48 26558@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ That's like asking "I've got some string... how long is it?" <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> Suggest you go buy a copy of GW's book 'Brew your own British Real Ale' and start from there. It's excellent. mugins on "hop usage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hop-usage#post-26554 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:48:28 +0000 mugins 26554@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ how do you work out. when and how long. how much hops to add to the boil.. seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26258 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:17:52 +0000 seamus48 26258@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Dunno mate. I am a member on quite a few different fora and am never too surprised when a troll comes fishing. Strange for a noob to kick off like that on day one but hey, what do I know. Maybe it was a FB chum trail that led him in <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> Maybe he works for a Reverse Osmosis Filter outlet... Mark on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26214 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:49:42 +0000 Mark 26214@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Just read this thread WOW Whats with this Mug guy? Seamus he must surely be from Thorpe Bay, this is just outside the Southend Border and they are a right snotty lot and would quote the rules like Mug man. hee hee hee hee <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26210 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:42:38 +0000 seamus48 26210@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Wasn't me... I was being welcoming and I thought helpful too... Suggest we <img src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Seamus48/dnftt.gif"> kilconlea on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26209 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:40:28 +0000 kilconlea 26209@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Was this a real thread or just a Seamus creation? saracen on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26185 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:56:30 +0000 saracen 26185@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Now, Now, Seamus. Put the Proper Job away. mugins on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26184 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:56:14 +0000 mugins 26184@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ this is just like a lot of forums a big joke so i have finished with this forum seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26182 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:52:56 +0000 seamus48 26182@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <img src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Seamus48/rulez.gif"> You're not from 'Saarfend' are you? <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_rolleyes.gif" title=":roll:" class="bb_smilies" /> mugins on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26178 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:48:34 +0000 mugins 26178@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ house rules please.Try to avoid going off subject to keep posts relevant) seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26175 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:43:36 +0000 seamus48 26175@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ No, they are now called 'Jake and Elwood' and they are living in a large washing up bowl until I can RO enough water for them to enjoy their last 24 hours on this earth swimming about in blissful ignorance of the lemon grass fate that awaits them. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_rolleyes.gif" title=":roll:" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26174 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:39:46 +0000 saracen 26174@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ You greedy bugger!! Send the fish back! seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26169 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:28:48 +0000 seamus48 26169@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>Present for you, Seamus. Have a fish ><))))> or 2 ><))))> </blockquote> Hey Thanks Mate! I'll save 'em for tomorrow if that's ok... just got home from work to find my son cooking me up 2 huge american style steaks, stuffed chilli mushrooms, side salad etc and a couple of our lovely beers all a chillin' in the fridge! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> stray66uk on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26168 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:23:28 +0000 stray66uk 26168@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I have an RO unit but can't imagine it being good for brewing. It strips everything out of the water. Metals, minerals, salts, everything. The pure H2O you get out is very very soft and unstable. You would then have to start adding most of what you've taken out back in. Leave it for the Discus breeders and the Coral Reef / Marine tank brigade me thinks. mugins on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26166 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:14:24 +0000 mugins 26166@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ no its better. saracen on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26164 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:09:02 +0000 saracen 26164@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Present for you, Seamus. Have a fish ><))))> or 2 ><))))> Does this reverse thingy have a similar effect to the £9.98 Water Filter from B&Q and so highly thought of by many on here? <a href="http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/plumbing/plumbing-supplies/hard_water_treatments/Aqua-Shield-Water-Filter-Cartridge-2000712-9271774">Click> B&Q Water Filter</a> seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26136 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:08:12 +0000 seamus48 26136@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Sounds good. I take care to pass all the water used in my brews too... usually after the fact. mugins on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26134 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:05:27 +0000 mugins 26134@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ a few years ago i got myself Reverse Osmosis Water system. to make filtered water for my fish tank. well one day i tried it in brewing beer and found it does a good job. if you have a aquatic shop by you. must of them do sale ro water. for about £5 for 5 gallons. or you could get yourself a Reverse Osmosis Water filter system . seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26131 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:58:32 +0000 seamus48 26131@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ok... You start then... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> mugins on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26128 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:55:01 +0000 mugins 26128@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ house rules.(Try to avoid going off subject to keep posts relevant) seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26126 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:49:01 +0000 seamus48 26126@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I don't know... It's up to you... what do you fancy? mugins on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26123 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:47:08 +0000 mugins 26123@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ what now.. seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26122 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:45:12 +0000 seamus48 26122@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Be careful Timbo... it looks like it's potent stuff! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> Timbo77 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26120 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:43:33 +0000 Timbo77 26120@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,hmmm-------------nope#########erm====== not sure if I've got the hang of this yet<code> <pre><code></code></pre> </code><code> <pre><code></code></pre> </code><code> <pre><code></code></pre> </code><code> <pre><code></code></pre> </code> \\\\ """"" Any tips? May need to start drinking this special water <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26117 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:37:43 +0000 seamus48 26117@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> mugins on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26115 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:36:11 +0000 mugins 26115@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ thank you sir ... seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26114 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:35:02 +0000 seamus48 26114@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ By jove I think you've got it... well done that man! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> mugins on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26112 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:32:27 +0000 mugins 26112@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26109 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:30:25 +0000 seamus48 26109@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Liberally... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> mugins on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26108 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:29:12 +0000 mugins 26108@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ i got some of them but how do you use them seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26106 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:25:55 +0000 seamus48 26106@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> Have some of these too... ................................................................ ................................................................ ................................................................ ................................................................ ................................................................ I had a bumper crop of 'em last year and can't seem to get rid of 'em despite chucking them willy nilly into every post I make. I need to clear this PC out before the next lot arrive so you would actually be helping me out. If you need more just ask ... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> mugins on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26104 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:13:00 +0000 mugins 26104@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ well thats what home brew do to you seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26100 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:08:29 +0000 seamus48 26100@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>Methinks Seamus was having a poke at your grammar </blockquote> How dare you Sir! I've never even met the woman! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> mugins on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26097 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:05:02 +0000 mugins 26097@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ have a look <a href="http://www.reverseosmosisontap.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.reverseosmosisontap.com/</a> Timbo77 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26096 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:05:01 +0000 Timbo77 26096@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Methinks Seamus was having a poke at your grammar <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_razz.gif" title=":P" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26090 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:55:37 +0000 seamus48 26090@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ok <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> mugins on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26088 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:54:43 +0000 mugins 26088@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ well it is just filtered water at the end of the day seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26086 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:53:05 +0000 seamus48 26086@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ It shows... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> mugins on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26085 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:52:36 +0000 mugins 26085@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ yes seamus48 on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26082 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:51:46 +0000 seamus48 26082@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Have you been drinking it? <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> mugins on "water that i use" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/water-that-i-use#post-26078 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:46:35 +0000 mugins 26078@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ a few years ago i got myself Reverse Osmosis Water to make filtered water for my fish tank well one day i tried it in brewing beer and found it do a good job if you have a aquatic shop by you must of them sale this water for about £5 for 5 gallons or you could get yourself a Reverse Osmosis Water filter system saracen on "How to re-shape the bottom of your barrel" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/how-to-re-shape-the-bottom-of-your-barrel#post-24909 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:55:30 +0000 saracen 24909@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I thought it might be a good idea to pass on any good experiences with brewing in the form of a few handy hints. Here's the first one. When your plastic barrel pressurises during conditioning, the little plastic feet underneath rise up as the barrel 'balloons'. If you look at the bottom of the barrel when the barrel is emptied, you'll often find it is distorted and the plastic hasn't gone back to the right shape. Boil a kettle and pour the water, about 1.5 lts, into the barrel. Let it stand for a few minutes to heat the plastic of the base. Pour it away and add another 1.5 lts of boiling water. Screw a cap on loosely and give the barrel a quick swill round. Try not to swill the hot water up the sides of the barrel. You'll hear air escaping from the loose cap as the hot water expands the air. Now screw the cap down tight and stand the barrel in a cold place. The plastic of the base will have softened slightly with the hot water and as the hot air inside contracts, the base of the barrel will be drawn upwards back to it's proper shape. Keep an eye on it, because it's possible that the sides will start to cave in. If that happens, loosen the cap, pour the water out, pour in another 1.5 lts, screw the cap down and give it a good swill round. As soon as the shape returns, remove the cap. LORDWALNEY on "Used Yeast" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/used-yeast#post-22082 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:10:09 +0000 LORDWALNEY 22082@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yeah that's pretty much the way it's done. The trub usually consists of 3 layers, the muck on the bottom, a thin layer of yeast on top of that and then the liquid yeast suspension. If you can avoid picking up the 'muck' then fine but don't be too fussy about it as you will get rid of the rest when washing. Don't try to syphon off the thin yeast layer after washing as there will be plenty of yeast in suspension still, assuming you haven't left it to settle for hours and hours. aderuk on "Used Yeast" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/used-yeast#post-22079 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:14:21 +0000 aderuk 22079@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>I would harvest the yeast, wash it and then make a starter culture but keep it in the fridge. Washing just involves swilling the yeast with distilled/boiled&cooled water letting the worst of the sediment settle for half an hour to an hour in the fridge, and then syphoning or decanting off the yeast rich liquid. Take it out the day before you brew to warm up overnight and then pop it into the wort. Voila. The Wyeast guys reckon you can do this up to 10 times, but as always everything depends on keeping everything sterile.</blockquote> Great so would i use all the stuff from the bottom and wash it in about a pint of cool boiled water? LORDWALNEY on "Used Yeast" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/used-yeast#post-22078 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:59:55 +0000 LORDWALNEY 22078@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I would harvest the yeast, wash it and then make a starter culture but keep it in the fridge. Washing just involves swilling the yeast with distilled/boiled&cooled water letting the worst of the sediment settle for half an hour to an hour in the fridge, and then syphoning or decanting off the yeast rich liquid. Take it out the day before you brew to warm up overnight and then pop it into the wort. Voila. The Wyeast guys reckon you can do this up to 10 times, but as always everything depends on keeping everything sterile. aderuk on "Used Yeast" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/used-yeast#post-22070 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:04:44 +0000 aderuk 22070@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Just looked through this ,very interesting.Am i right in thinking if i am doing another say lager kit after i have just bottled a batch,i could scoop out half the stuff left in the bottom of the FV and just add it to the next lager batch instead of adding a packet of yeast.If so do you just throw it in once you have made your 23l or would you put it in first. Only interested as i have a tettnag lager ready to 2nd ferment over the weekend and a european lager to start next so could i reuse yeast from tettnag batch. LORDWALNEY on "Used Yeast" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/used-yeast#post-22067 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:16:07 +0000 LORDWALNEY 22067@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ For me harvesting the yeast is all part of the 'craft' of making beer. It is very easy to do, and people shouldn't be afraid of it. As well as saving money it is very useful to always have the yeast to hand for those times when you suddenly get the urge to brew. Just make sure that you apply all the usual hygiene standards. If you aren't brewing for a while then you can either freeze the yeast for a few months or keep it in the fridge and make a starter and reharvest every 3 weeks. DominicJ on "Used Yeast" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/used-yeast#post-21991 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:32:31 +0000 DominicJ 21991@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I just bottled my first brew yesterday and thought "I wonder if I can use the dregs as a starter". In the end, chucked it on the compost, but might consider it for "own recipe" stuff. Cant see myself brewing the same can twice in a row for a while yet. Nath on "Cooling Beer Kegs" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/cooling-beer-kegs#post-21916 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:50:21 +0000 Nath 21916@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nice to meet ya, and a great tip - I moved it to Brewing Tips for you! Big Al on "Cooling Beer Kegs" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/cooling-beer-kegs#post-21915 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:21:07 +0000 Big Al 21915@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Have just found this site and learned a lot from reading it so I thought I'd put something back - although it's not a very seasonal tip ! I hate warm beer in the summer months but always barrel my home brew in King kegs kept in the garage where they heat up. I came across some large flexible cooling mats in Tesco, silver foil on one side with pockets filled with a blue stuff which turns to ice in the freezer. It's sold for lining picnic baskets etc. Three mats joined together with duct tape fit perfectly around a King keg and can be kept in place with self-adhesive velcro tape or a strap or bungee cord. Put the mats in the freezer each night and wrap around the barrel in the morning. If you remember to do do this you get a nice drinkeable beer temperature through the hot weather. saracen on "Vidine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/vidine#post-21023 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:07:32 +0000 saracen 21023@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I always use cheap, Asda household bleach. It's an effective cleaner and steriliser, but it does need thorough rinsing with cold water, preferably from a hosepipe. PMA on "Vidine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/vidine#post-21017 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:18:07 +0000 PMA 21017@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Cheers Hamish, I was wondering about the actual cleaning properties of Videne, I guessed as much that it was simply an after-clean sanitiser <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" /> Are there any cleaners that are really, really easy, minimal rinsing, short soak time etc? Hamish on "Vidine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/vidine#post-21015 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:10:57 +0000 Hamish 21015@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Videne is an iodine based antiseptic and although I've used it to sterilise bottles in the past without any problems at all I'm not convinced about its effectiveness as you really need a chlorine based product. Videne will not clean anything but I do know that iodine its used on farm to sterilise bulk milk tanks. I've just gone back to VWP from Antiformin, which I seemed to use up quite quickly <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> . A 400 gram pot of VWP will make 120 gallons of sterilising liquid, for about a fiver thats a bargain despite all the bloody rinsing. PMA on "Vidine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/vidine#post-21013 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:55:54 +0000 PMA 21013@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Alwight chaps? Just putting preps in place to do my last Wherry kit in time for xmas (after my Amarillo went horribly wrong and ended up tasting pretty darned crappy - the sink treatment for that lot, shame as it looks bloody amazing! Anyhoo, I'm going to buy some spraymalt and challenger to pep it up (thank you Mr. Saracen) but I also need to replenish my cleaning stuff. Now, I've been using Young's metabisulphate but it's now all gone. I'm keen to try other cleaning (sterilising) agents. What do people recommend? I want cheap, easy, quick, no fuss and above all, it has to do the job properly! Any advice from you lot will be most graciously accepted <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Steve_K on "Spirit Prohibition Kit" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/spirit-prohibition-kit#post-20987 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:40:40 +0000 Steve_K 20987@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>Heat distilliation suffers from the same problem, which is why even cheap mass markets like Smirnoff are triple distilled.</blockquote> Not so. Continuous distillation inherently means that the liquid only passes through the still once, unlike in pot-stills where batch-distillation is repeated 2-3 times depending on the spirit being made. A continuous still will typically produce a product of at least 96% ABV, much higher than can be achieved in a batch process no matter how many times it is recirculated. DominicJ on "Spirit Prohibition Kit" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/spirit-prohibition-kit#post-20986 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:15:29 +0000 DominicJ 20986@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ If I can be science nerd for a moment. Putting a glass of gin in the freezer doesnt freeze the water and allow you to remove the ice, and have a glass of alcohol and glass of water. Both the frozen and the liquid componants will contain alcohol, but the liquid will be stronger. You can repeatedly freeze and defrost the samples to create increasingly alcholic (and less alcoholic) glasses, but a single freeze wont turn a 20% alcohol/water solution into a glass water and an emptier glass of alcohol, half a dozen freezes is likely to leave your "water" glass, at beer %ages. Heat distilliation suffers from the same problem, which is why even cheap mass markets like Smirnoff are triple distilled. You cant just add more yeast to make a stronger drink, alcohol is quite toxic, turbo yeast is merely yeast that can survive very high alcohol levels, but no matter how much you put in, it'll still die at around 17-22% As a comparison, humans die at around 0.7% Steve_K on "Spirit Prohibition Kit" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/spirit-prohibition-kit#post-20453 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:46:49 +0000 Steve_K 20453@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I have done the freezing method before; Info here - <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/applejack">Link</a> Lewisj101 on "Spirit Prohibition Kit" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/spirit-prohibition-kit#post-20419 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:50:53 +0000 Lewisj101 20419@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi guys, after reading up online about the freezing technique which would probably be one of the easier options but the problem with that is it is nearly 100% alcohol in that which is obviously way to high, most distilleries then water down the mixture for their proper ABV. I think it is definitely worth a try so that is an option. I also want to try the turbo yeast which was the first suggestion, would I have to use the recommended amount of yeast that the recipe suggests but use turbo instead if the provided one or do I use less? I have no idea but I would like to try out other people's suggestions. Thanks a lot for your input guys, much appreciated <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Nath on "Spirit Prohibition Kit" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/spirit-prohibition-kit#post-20392 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:57:24 +0000 Nath 20392@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ You could also (if space permits) nearly freeze the end product and then decant off the liquid (which will be high in alcohol) as water will freeze faster. This way you could bump up the abv, but you would loose a fair bit of the prduct. I believe Brewdog done this with their uber strength beer - <a href="http://www.brewdog.com/blog-article/214" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewdog.com/blog-article/214</a> Goliath on "Spirit Prohibition Kit" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/spirit-prohibition-kit#post-20371 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:09:10 +0000 Goliath 20371@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I think there is a turbo yeast which goes up to 24% or so... I think it's not likely to get stronger without distillation. The good news is, a packet of turbo yeast, 8kg or so of sugar and 20l of water is pretty cheap! If you make this basic booze, you can filter it through activated carbon, then flavour with essences or whatever you like! Lewisj101 on "Spirit Prohibition Kit" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/spirit-prohibition-kit#post-20368 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:00:09 +0000 Lewisj101 20368@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi everyone, im not sure how many people buy these and who could help me with my questions about them. My friend who i am trying to start a micro brewery with doesnt like beer :-O he only drinks spirits and cider. We were doing the research for our MB and came across the spirits and he hasnt shut up about them since lol. My question is, could you get the ABV up from 22% to maybe 25-30%? would it just be a case of more sugar and yeast and longer to ferment or is there more to it then that? Thanks in advance guys <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Spent Grain, here's an idea!!!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/spent-grain-heres-an-idea#post-19939 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:18:17 +0000 saracen 19939@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Just been to Lidl, got the stuff, and having a go tonight. hammy1801 on "Spent Grain, here's an idea!!!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/spent-grain-heres-an-idea#post-19934 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:55:05 +0000 hammy1801 19934@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nah mate just made a couple of slabs and I am breaking off pieces when the mutts need them. Greg on "The Brewing network" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/the-brewing-network#post-19872 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:59:11 +0000 Greg 19872@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I listen to the brewing network pod casts quite often. Quite entertaining as well as informative and definitely recommended. Great to have on in the background if you are doing some work on a computer. Jim on "The Brewing network" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/the-brewing-network#post-19795 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:53:23 +0000 Jim 19795@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I work in IT so its a bit of a bonus that I can work and still learn about brewing at the same time by listening to those guys beerlover1983 on "The Brewing network" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/the-brewing-network#post-19794 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:47:32 +0000 beerlover1983 19794@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ +1 Love these guys some good tips and learnt a few things Jim on "The Brewing network" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/the-brewing-network#post-19792 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:24:21 +0000 Jim 19792@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I've recently discovered the brewing network on iTunes and can recommend it for tips and tricks The guys that do it are based in California so it might not be to everyone's taste but certain shows such as 'can you brew it' where they get recipes from breweries and attempt to recreate them is well worth listening to. They've done some great ones with fullers esb & London pride which are worth listening to even if it's just for the interview with the brewer! Google 'the brewing network' for the website where you can download the mp3s or find the podcasts in the iTunes store chef on "Used Yeast" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/used-yeast#post-19685 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:44:03 +0000 chef 19685@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I've used the yeast in bread making - it can taste a little beer-y but it rises well! Jules on "Spent Grain, here's an idea!!!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/spent-grain-heres-an-idea#post-19592 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:41:39 +0000 Jules 19592@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thank you for this - I will make some next time and see what my elderly mutt thinks of them - he often dives in to 'mop up' drips from the barrel so suspect he will love them! did you make yours bone shape? if so where did you get the cutter from....cant recall seeing one in my cookshops. hammy1801 on "Spent Grain, here's an idea!!!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/spent-grain-heres-an-idea#post-19529 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:21:07 +0000 hammy1801 19529@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Done my brew today and was left with 500gm of spent grain, normally it goes in the bin but found this recipe here. <a href="http://www.byo.com/stories/issue/article/issues/283-september-2011/2449-grains-to-treats-last-call" rel="nofollow">http://www.byo.com/stories/issue/article/issues/283-september-2011/2449-grains-to-treats-last-call</a> (hope its ok to post links to other sites :?:), this works a treat my dogs love them and i used mainly dark grains like chocolate malt and roasted barley. Monk on "Used Yeast" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/used-yeast#post-19232 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:59:27 +0000 Monk 19232@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ You can take a few scoops from the yeast cake, and keep it in a sterile jar. It keeps well for a couple of months at least kept cool. I've pitched this direct into the new batch many times, but would be better to make up a starter. Most would only carry over for three brews in case it starts to develop problems. Jules on "Used Yeast" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/used-yeast#post-19230 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:41:15 +0000 Jules 19230@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Have to say all my brewing waste goes into the compost heap - hops, yeast, slops from kegs etc - except the grains which the girls (chickens) love! I am presuming that if you are going to reuse the yeast it has to be for the same recipe? ie I couldnt reuse the Nottingham yeast thats just about to finish a honey beer with say the amarillo recipe? or could I? And how do you clean the FV before sticking the new brew on top of the yeast cake? Or should you move half of the yeast cake to a clean sterilised FV? Interested now as I was impressed by the Nottingham yeast and like the idea of re-using it. Jules texteditor on "Draining after fermentation" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/draining-after-fermentation#post-19229 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:12:19 +0000 texteditor 19229@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I siphon via one of the floats out of my Beersphere and I can stop the siphoning just above the muck. texteditor. texteditor on "Used Yeast" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/used-yeast#post-19227 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:09:38 +0000 texteditor 19227@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Compost bin or heap appreciates used yeast! texteditor. Hamish on "Brewlabs" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewlabs#post-18800 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:41:02 +0000 Hamish 18800@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Me or Tony?. ead101 on "Brewlabs" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewlabs#post-18788 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:58:48 +0000 ead101 18788@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ are you currently using the WYeast smack packs sold on here or dry yeast? ead101 on "Brewlabs" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewlabs#post-18787 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:58:47 +0000 ead101 18787@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ are you currently using the WYeast smack packs sold on here or dry yeast? ead101 on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-18786 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:46:45 +0000 ead101 18786@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yeast - A practical guide to beer fermentation - Absolutely brilliant book. Gyro on "Moving from Kits to Extract" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/moving-from-kits-to-extract#post-18772 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:13:52 +0000 Gyro 18772@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ For the first, bigger batch of hops in the boil (30g or so), we put them in the end of one leg of my mates wife's tights ! Tied at the open end (and sterilised, obv), it sat in the boil like a cross between a condom and a bratwurst ..! For the later addition aroma hops, we just poured them in. But when straining into the fermenter we used a couple more bits of tights to keep them out. I effectively covered the top of the fermenter with a piece and put as many hops in as possibly and then poured the wort over and through them to get as much flavour as possible. Whether this mad any difference at all, I don't know, but the thought was there. IPA on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-18351 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:49:10 +0000 IPA 18351@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Sam sorry to come in late on this subject because I have only just joined this forum.After more than twenty years brewing I started to have this problem ( TCP taste) I changed my steriliser from VWP to another brand and hey presto the problem disappeared Nath on "When to use a campden tablet?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/when-to-use-a-campden-tablet#post-17530 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:13:15 +0000 Nath 17530@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Allright Bodger, The time to use the campden tablet is when you get the water ready, not in the pan. What I do is get the total amount of water I want to use in a seperate container then treat it (I usally do it the night before) then its good to go when I start brewing. Save it for next time mate! Bodger on "When to use a campden tablet?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/when-to-use-a-campden-tablet#post-17529 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:09:14 +0000 Bodger 17529@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Just started my WT Amarillo on the hob (Love the smell!). I've used bottled water in the past, this time I'm using 1/2 a campden tablet. Can someone tell me when is the right time to use it? I suppose the answer is either the pan or the FV. Thanks. JamesC on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-14762 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:57:48 +0000 JamesC 14762@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Saracen, just seen your post re vinegar spoilage. Higher temperatures will increase volatile acidity production levels in yeast, so may partly explain your acetate - or vinegar - problem... Nath on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-14687 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:48:15 +0000 Nath 14687@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ok mate, I hope everything sorts itself. We all miss ya <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> all the best. saracen on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-14686 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:42:25 +0000 saracen 14686@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Still around, Nath. Think the vinegar problem was an issue with the yeast but lots of bad things are happening at the moment. I'll be back, just not sure when. Hamish on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14676 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:56:55 +0000 Hamish 14676@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Simcoe have a passionfruit flavour if thats what you're after. sam87 on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14669 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:12:47 +0000 sam87 14669@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Well I think I'll just leave it as gave another two fermenters anyhow Will recreate one of my tried and tested recipes for my next batch to stick in my corny Any suggestions to what alternative to galaxy I could use as don't wanna wait another couple of weeks to get them Shipped over to get my brew on. Cheers guys Sam Nath on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14652 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:04:14 +0000 Nath 14652@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ As the fermentation started at 32c I would expect the beer to have some off flavours, but these may subside while the beer is conditioning. Also its a lot a flavoursome hops in there so it may just need a lot more time to balance out as well. Conditioning always amazes me. What could be a chucker, given a few months may suprise you. If its still in the fermenter, as long as its airlocked, I would leave it on the yeast for another week to see what difference that makes. If its in a barrel - just leave it alone and try it every now and again. sam87 on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14650 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:37:48 +0000 sam87 14650@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <a href="http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=258016892" rel="nofollow">http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=258016892</a> correction thats the water used sam87 on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14649 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:35:21 +0000 sam87 14649@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ it was perthshire bottled at source if memory serves correctly. could using camden tablets this late in the game maybe save the brew. thinking about it now my previous successful brews used highland spring organic water this was the first own brand water ive used maybe try going back to the tried and tested stuff Monk on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14646 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:04:50 +0000 Monk 14646@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Does the bottled water mention the spring source? Some supermarket own brands are just tap water bottled for convenience, and so may still contain chlorine. sam87 on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14645 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:47:05 +0000 sam87 14645@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Pitched the yeast at 18c it was safeale s-04 as I stupidlly put the brew belt on the initial fermentation temp was high (32c) for at least 12 hrs before I noticed and dropped it down to 20c Which was two weeks yesterday. This was a new recipe using the crystal malt steeped this recipe was as follows 21lt tesco own brand bottled water Boil size 9lt 3kg mutons extra light spray malt 166g carapils and 250g crystal low colour malt steeped for half hour at 70c 90 min boil Hop additions all pellets Citra 10g 90min Galaxy 10g 30min Galaxy 15g 15min Citra 10g 15min Galaxy 15g 0min Citra 15g 0min steep for 30min A week and half after pitching I stuck in 16g ritiwa hops pellets Varnish on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14639 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:06:24 +0000 Varnish 14639@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I can't comment on anything else, but the bucket method is working well. Temps got up to 20.something with ambient temp around 25-26*C, and fermentation in full swing. Nath on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14636 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:40:01 +0000 Nath 14636@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I doubt the crystal would have made the taste you are talking about unless steeped too high. A few questions - What temp did you pitch at What yeast was it What temp did you ferment at How long did you ferment for Was it a tried and tested recipe the reason I ask the last one is because (as I have found out) the recipe may cause some flavours you were not expecting - any chance of getting the recipe up? Fermentation is a likely suspect as you have said that the sanitation process is good. Hamish on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14635 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:37:33 +0000 Hamish 14635@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Too much crystal might make the beer taste a little icky, cloying I think is the official term but thats all. If you steeped the grains for too long or at too high a temperature you may get tannins from the husks. My guess would be sanitiser residue and/or too high fermentation temp. It happens to us all, put it down to experience and get that next brew on. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> sam87 on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14634 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:30:38 +0000 sam87 14634@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Reduce astringency/grain husk sources would be the grain I steeped or am I understaning it wrong ? Hamish on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14631 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:27:18 +0000 Hamish 14631@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>So according to the beer fault list its prob the crystal that's caused it ?</blockquote> How so?. sam87 on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14630 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:26:09 +0000 sam87 14630@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ So according to the beer fault list its prob the crystal that's caused it ? I used pellets and have made higher ibu beers before without problems and I'm quite confident it's not a sterilising issue Nath on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14628 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:50:30 +0000 Nath 14628@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote><a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mini-Aquarium-Digital-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-/300547303198?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item45fa03e71e" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mini-Aquarium-Digital-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-/300547303198?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item45fa03e71e</a></blockquote> Ive seen that and for some reason Im thinking that the temp can be a bit off - I remember reading it on a forum somewhere. Saying this for £12 I would go for one then just calibrate it to a decent manual thermometer. Hamish on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14627 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:43:26 +0000 Hamish 14627@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote><a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mini-Aquarium-Digital-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-/300547303198?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item45fa03e71e" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mini-Aquarium-Digital-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-/300547303198?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item45fa03e71e</a> Would this do the trick</blockquote> Should be ok. Hamish on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14625 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:37:54 +0000 Hamish 14625@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ BEER FAULT LIIST Medicinal Avoid water with chlorine or chloramines. Avoid bleach sanitizers. Reduce astringency/grain husk sources. Avoid excessive whole hop use. Check for infection. <a href="http://www.bjcp.org/docs/Beer_faults.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.bjcp.org/docs/Beer_faults.pdf</a> sam87 on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14624 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:37:32 +0000 sam87 14624@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Well I used 3kg of extra light malt extract and the crystal was the low colour stuff from here its not that dark but never looked at the ebc on beer engine as knew it'll be darker that my other brews but was looking for more body and better head ( no sexist innuendo intended <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" /> ) It was 50 ibu and should have come out at 5% ish and chucked in 15 g of hops I had lying around to dryhop a week ago I had put the brew belt on after pitching the yeast as had been drinking while brewing and when I checked on tithe next day the thermometer said 32c but after taking the belt off and giving it a stir without inderducing too much oxygen the fermentation started again Another batch I dine a week ago went fine started fermenting at room temperature but has also has a tcp like smell which is what made mr think it was the heat that done it Hamish on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14623 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:31:16 +0000 Hamish 14623@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>I have been waiting for fortex to get them in for ages. I missed out on a pre wired one on ebay gutted.I am seriously suprised that no one else has imported lots of these and made them up like fortex the ammount of people screaming out for there pre wired not just in home brewing but fishkeeping.I would gladly pay someone the fortex price for package 3 if anyone wants to make one lol. </blockquote> ATC-800 Aquarium Timing Fenyserature Controller FOB Price: US $18-20/Piece Min. Order: 50 Pieces <a href="http://fzhanjing.en.alibaba.com/" rel="nofollow">http://fzhanjing.en.alibaba.com/</a> Good opportunity for someone. Monk on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14622 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:28:29 +0000 Monk 14622@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Doesn't sound excessive. What was the colour like? How was it hopped? sam87 on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14621 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:22:18 +0000 sam87 14621@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I used bottled water from the super Market so didn't treat it as the water from The tap here in Glasgow isn't great I used 250g of crystal in my brew along with 170g of carapils in a 21 ltr brew is tht too much? sam87 on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14620 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:19:33 +0000 sam87 14620@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mini-Aquarium-Digital-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-/300547303198?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item45fa03e71e" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mini-Aquarium-Digital-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-/300547303198?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item45fa03e71e</a> Would this do the trick, shopping for a bin today so we'll see how it turns out but thinking I'm gonna have to bin the 20 Ltrs I've got in the shed as it taste terrible Monk on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14619 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:19:29 +0000 Monk 14619@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ An acrid TCP taste is normally associated with chlorinated tap water reacting badly with the hops. A lot of people treat tap water with a campden tablet prior to brewing to knock out the chlorine. I've experienced an acridity also from using to much crystal in a brew, and won't use more than 5% of the total grain bill now. beerlover1983 on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14618 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:01:12 +0000 beerlover1983 14618@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I have been waiting for fortex to get them in for ages. I missed out on a pre wired one on ebay gutted.I am seriously suprised that no one else has imported lots of these and made them up like fortex the ammount of people screaming out for there pre wired not just in home brewing but fishkeeping.I would gladly pay someone the fortex price for package 3 if anyone wants to make one lol. Nath on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14616 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:59:47 +0000 Nath 14616@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I believe varnish is doing the bin thing, I say go for it then have a look later at a brewfridge or similar. sam87 on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14613 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:51:46 +0000 sam87 14613@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ No it hasn't bees that warm but much hotter than my last two brews and after two weeks in primary has a distant medicinal smell and taste like tcp I'm very anal with my sterilisation so pretty sure it ain't an infection and the other other thing I did different was steep crystal grain and carapils where previously I only steeped carapils? The only thing I can think it's the tempratuter it's fermented at? Thought about getting a big bin my fermenter would fit in and filling partially with water while I look into the brew fridge Hamish on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14608 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:08:44 +0000 Hamish 14608@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ It hasn't been that warm has it?, why was your brew ruined?. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" /> £10 fridge, £27 ACT, though it looks as though these have to be bought from Hong Kong as Forttex have been sold out for ages and a £15 tube heater. <img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/3379/ihgfkhfkhf.jpg"> sam87 on "Summer brewing" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/summer-brewing#post-14606 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:49:07 +0000 sam87 14606@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi guys me again After my last two batches ruined due to the lovely summer weather(not that I'm complaining about the weather ) I'm seeking a method to maintain a better temp for fermentation during these warmer days I read vanish's pale ale method that state he put the fermenter in a bucket of water, would this do the trick along or would you need to add some ice to brig the temp down? I know I could build myself a brew fridge for fermenting but the SWMBO may just flip her lid if I spend any more money on brewing equipment after shedding out the dosh on a corny and co2 I'm dying to get some beer in my corny and give it a go but after my last failure which should have been in the keg this week it looks like I'm starting from scratch. So how do you guys brew in the summer ? Thanks Nath on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-14591 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:42:16 +0000 Nath 14591@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Where are you saracen? Havent seen you for ages?!?!?!? saracen on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-13923 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:33:12 +0000 saracen 13923@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>my last 2 batches of beer have not been that pretty </blockquote> Funny you should say that, Nath. I've done two 23 lt brews since I set up mt ATC 800+ and aquarium heater and I've got 46 lts of Vinegar! Sterilisation hasn't changed and there's nothing common to the brews which could explain it. No new ingredients and 2 tried and tested yeasts, neither of which have any problems in the propogation bottles. The only change has been the heating, and all components have been thoroughly sanitised each time. Nath on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-13771 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:01:33 +0000 Nath 13771@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I bet it is the same book, good init! Ive not been up to writing this at the mo, my last 2 batches of beer have not been that pretty and I want to get to the bottom of it before doing a "tips" bit! ead101 on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-13768 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:38:14 +0000 ead101 13768@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ That yeast book (if it's the same one I'm reading) is great for getting you to think away from grains, hops and more grains being the most important elements of beer flavour. Even the biochemistry bits are readable! peter on "Moving from Kits to Extract" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/moving-from-kits-to-extract#post-13338 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:36:01 +0000 peter 13338@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Oh thats a thought Nath I have one of those Made to fit on a sink Right thats sorted hehe Nath on "Moving from Kits to Extract" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/moving-from-kits-to-extract#post-13337 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:53:57 +0000 Nath 13337@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I used to use a telescopic large meash srainer from a local kitchen shop. It was about 2 times the size of a "normal" kitchen one in a rectangle shape with 2 handles that pull out from either side. This let me just rest it on top of the fv while I poured away! peter on "Moving from Kits to Extract" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/moving-from-kits-to-extract#post-13336 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:45:22 +0000 peter 13336@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I did see one on another site cant remember what one of using two Veg straners cliped together simonb_13 on "Moving from Kits to Extract" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/moving-from-kits-to-extract#post-13335 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:55:11 +0000 simonb_13 13335@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ It's not that big but you could get another one and put the hops in it rather than putting them direct into the boiling wort. kilconlea on "Moving from Kits to Extract" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/moving-from-kits-to-extract#post-13323 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:57:11 +0000 kilconlea 13323@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks again Simonb. Could this also be used for straining the wort into the FV, you wouldn't believe the palaver I get into, soggy hops all over the kitchen. simonb_13 on "Moving from Kits to Extract" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/moving-from-kits-to-extract#post-13311 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:01:31 +0000 simonb_13 13311@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ No probs. In retrospect you're probably better of with a big one to hold the grains: <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/nylon-straining-bag-fine-large.html">Large Nylon Bag</a> kilconlea on "Moving from Kits to Extract" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/moving-from-kits-to-extract#post-13310 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:58:30 +0000 kilconlea 13310@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks simonb_13 on "Moving from Kits to Extract" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/moving-from-kits-to-extract#post-13308 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:53:35 +0000 simonb_13 13308@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ You can get them on this site: <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/nylon-straining-bag-fine-1.html">Nylon Straining Bags</a> Fine or course will do the job. kilconlea on "Moving from Kits to Extract" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/moving-from-kits-to-extract#post-13305 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:54:18 +0000 kilconlea 13305@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Where did you get the nylon bags? Goliath on "Moving from Kits to Extract" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/moving-from-kits-to-extract#post-13301 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:57:06 +0000 Goliath 13301@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ This is where I'm heading towards now - I want a better beer and this seems to be he way to go! Good post, thanks <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Tony on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-12999 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:51:39 +0000 Tony 12999@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I've found lately that it's the pigeons shouting at me! simonb_13 on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-12995 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:22:13 +0000 simonb_13 12995@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>at the very least leave you with Tennants Super</blockquote> Ah. That explains why I sit on a park bench all day shouting at pigeons. Tony on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-12965 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:21:15 +0000 Tony 12965@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>at the very least leave you with Tennants Super</blockquote> <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> Excellent. That's buggered my spent-grain bread then! Steve_K on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-12962 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:30:53 +0000 Steve_K 12962@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>can be deadly or at the very least leave you with Tennants Super.</blockquote> I know which I'd prefer... Greg on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-12958 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:26:31 +0000 Greg 12958@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Funny you should mention that Simon. The book goes on about a chemical reaction between malt and bread yeast which apparently can be deadly or at the very least leave you with Tennants Super. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> simonb_13 on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-12944 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:59:46 +0000 simonb_13 12944@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>Now in the following week (when the missus takes the kids down Cornwall for the half term) I will be writing a "readme" </blockquote> Pass over a week in Cornwall to write about yeast! Are you mad sir! Don't forget to mention bread yeast. Ahhh! My restraining collar is restricting!. Must ....not ....mention .. bread yeast.... Tony on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-12940 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:55:14 +0000 Tony 12940@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Good one Nath, I've been 'into' yeast for the fast month, getting a couple of nice ones from Brewlab and harvesting a few here myself. Great fun! Nath on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-12922 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:46:44 +0000 Nath 12922@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Coming soon! (sorry <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_rolleyes.gif" title=":roll:" class="bb_smilies" /> ) Nath on "Newbie - A few questions" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie-a-few-questions#post-12508 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:58:32 +0000 Nath 12508@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ +1 to steve, leave it in the primary for as long as it takes! Steve_K on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-12506 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:26:20 +0000 Steve_K 12506@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Sounds good =) Steve_K on "Newbie - A few questions" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie-a-few-questions#post-12505 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:24:08 +0000 Steve_K 12505@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Simzter, welcome to the forum. Your beer will Be fine in the fermenter for that length of time. No sugar is needed in those kegs as the pressure is sufficient to force carbonate the beer rather than simple pushing it out of a pressure barrel. Simzter on "Newbie - A few questions" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie-a-few-questions#post-12504 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:42:05 +0000 Simzter 12504@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hey all, I'm new to all this brewing but have fancied it for a while. I bought a cheap Brew Buddy kit from Tescos (We all have to start somewhere!) and it's been fermenting for 3 days now. The fermenting whadya-call-it has a lid that seals it shut. Does this lid need to be sealed shut all the time? I've opened it at the edge to have a nosey from time to time - and there's aload of white frothyness all over it so I assume all's well. I feel I've done everything by the letter so far - however the kit says I should bottle or keg my beer. I'm going to buy a Corny (from here!) and use Co2 but that's not going to happen until next week. Will I harm my beer leaving it in its 1st fermenting barrel with the lid sealed until I get my Corny - and how does secondary fermentation work with a Corny, ie do I need to add priming sugar even though I'm planning on force carbonating? Nath on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-12501 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:35:48 +0000 Nath 12501@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ "I love yeast.....But only in places where it ferments beer and does not make my wang drop off" (Title subject to change) <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_razz.gif" title=":P" class="bb_smilies" /> Hamish on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-12500 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:25:34 +0000 Hamish 12500@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Looking forward to that Nath, what's the book called?. Nath on "Yeast & Fermentation Readme!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/yeast-fermentation-readme#post-12499 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:09:00 +0000 Nath 12499@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hey guys, A few weeks ago Greg (being the nice man that he is) let me borrow a book on Yeast. This has spurred on many a conversation between us and the more I read and researched on the net the more I thought - Flippin' hell. Yeast (and the way you treat it) is without a doubt one of the, if not the, most important part of the beer and how you use it depends on how your beer could turn out to be crap to great to unbelivable. There is so much that the yeast gives you and even if you use the same strain, without consistant methods, no two brews would be the same. Temperature, lag times, fermentation vessel size, pitch rate, oxygen levels, mineral levels, fermentation times, time on yeast cake, etc etc.... - every thing (and I mean literally everything) makes a difference. Now in the following week (when the missus takes the kids down Cornwall for the half term) I will be writing a "readme" with some (hopefully) good information to digest and ponder over (if im not too drunk while they are away <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_razz.gif" title=":P" class="bb_smilies" /> ). Its not comprehensive but will hopefully give an insight to this amazing little beast which turns our yellowy/brown water to amazing crisp, malty, hoppy beer! Stay tuned and I will update over the following week. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Brewing in garage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-in-garage#post-11873 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:24:20 +0000 saracen 11873@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Greg is the man for kit. His outfits are great value. Take a look here in the shop at 'Microbreweries'. The equipment is suitable for kits or extract with the addition of a stockpot. It's good for all grain as well with the addition of a boiler and a bit of ingenuity making a mash tun. Mine is a converted 28lt coolbox I found on E-bay, brand new, for £9.69 + postage plus a bit of plumbing. I made a wort chiller from a 10m coil of 10mm copper pipe wound round a cylinder and fitted with some tubing to run cold water through it, in all about £20. There are plenty of posts and photos on here of home made kit, and I think it adds to the fun. saracen on "Brewing in garage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-in-garage#post-11872 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:23:04 +0000 saracen 11872@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>That's a good price for those heaters, I just bought mine in a local shop as I needed it quickly but a tenner is a great price.</blockquote> Definitely, especially as it includes postage!! I looked in our local aquarium shop and they went from about £25 up to £60 plus for a 100 watt. Greg on "Brewing in garage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-in-garage#post-11856 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:54:58 +0000 Greg 11856@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ That's a good price for those heaters, I just bought mine in a local shop as I needed it quickly but a tenner is a great price. simonb_13 on "Brewing in garage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-in-garage#post-11855 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:32:40 +0000 simonb_13 11855@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Here's my pitiful effort at a fermentation cupboard. <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/fermentation-cabinet">Cabinet</a> It's in the garage and going strong. I was able to ferment at 20C even during the cold snap in Dec. Steve_K on "Brewing in garage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-in-garage#post-11854 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:56:15 +0000 Steve_K 11854@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>Having had a look around though it seems to be almost as cost effective to buy a catering urn. I've seen a ss 30l one brand new for 70 quid so I'm assuming they can be picked up used for a bit less. </blockquote> Search the Nisbetts website for stock pots. They have a sale on at the minute too. newbrewer on "Brewing in garage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-in-garage#post-11853 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:50:36 +0000 newbrewer 11853@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Wow - thanks for the speedy replies. There lots of excellent info in there and much to ponder! The most important thing for me is that I now know it is possible to ferment in my garage. I thought I was going to struggle with temperature but the heater / temp regulator solution looks just the thing. As I mentioned, I'm fairly new to beer brewing and don't have much equipment other than hydrometer, syphon and and some small demijohns I use for wine - so my next step is to decide what kind of equipment I need. I was thinking of extract brewing to start, and I was going to use a calor ring and a large saucepot to make the wort. Having had a look around though it seems to be almost as cost effective to buy a catering urn. I've seen a ss 30l one brand new for 70 quid so I'm assuming they can be picked up used for a bit less. Anyway - lots to think about and a fair bit of reading to be done. Any advice from you guys would be very welcome though, and thanks once again for your initial advice Cheers Jim Nath on "Brewing in garage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-in-garage#post-11824 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:17:55 +0000 Nath 11824@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ What are you brewing Jim, kits, extract or ag? saracen on "Brewing in garage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-in-garage#post-11814 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:46:34 +0000 saracen 11814@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Jim and welcome. Greg noted I have purchased an ATC800+ and a 100w heater on E-bay. These are the links below. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160490556132&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160490556132&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT</a> <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290460510347&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290460510347&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT</a> I made a "Best Offer" of £25.99 for the ATC800 and paid the full price for the heater. The rest you can do in the garage easily, but fermentation needs to be quite accurately temperature controlled. A 100w heater is plenty for a 5 gallon fermenter, but the same seller does 200w heaters for £1.00 more. I bought the smaller because the unit is actually shorter and will fit the FV better. If you check here Greg and I were discussing the temperature settings for the setup. <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/temperature-setting-for-heating-the-fv" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/temperature-setting-for-heating-the-fv</a> Check here as well. Post 3. Greg explains in quite a bit of detail how his setup works. <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/how-to-keep-the-fv-warm" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/how-to-keep-the-fv-warm</a> Fermenting in the house is an option, but if you can get a workable setup in the garage it's going to be so much better. They are usually brick and the temperature tends to remain far more constant. I wish I had a garage to brew in as there have been a few mishaps in the house. I would find an old single quilt, or new one at the giveaway prices supermarkets come up with, and wrap the Fermenter in it. That will help the temp stay up in the winter and down in the summer. Good luck and keep us all informed with the progress. Never be slow to ask a question. Better than losing a whole brew. Hamish on "Brewing in garage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-in-garage#post-11813 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:35:17 +0000 Hamish 11813@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>The best thing to buy is an ATC800 Temp controller</blockquote> Ordered an ATC800+ and a tube heater today, just need to aqcuire a suitable fridge now. Hamish on "Brewing in garage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-in-garage#post-11812 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:29:34 +0000 Hamish 11812@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I would ferment in the house. There are yeasts that will ferment within a wide temperature range, such as WYeast 2252PC Rasenmaher Lagerbier (9-20°C) but you ideally want to ferment at a constant temperature not fluctuating temps. Greg on "Brewing in garage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-in-garage#post-11809 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:24:19 +0000 Greg 11809@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Jim, welcome to the forum. The only way you can ferment in the garage is to use some kind of heater and ideally a temperature controller. If you use a fish tank heater then it will be low voltage and not use much power. The best thing to buy is an ATC800 Temp controller, you can find them quite cheaply on ebay. Saracen picked up a set for about £35 (including a heater) then you will be able to control the heat to within a degree. If you don't do this then you have no chance of brewing beer to be honest unless you manage to find a window in the weather when its a steady 18c but good luck with that! Its the best £35 odd quid you'll ever spend on brewing gear. Steve_K on "Brewing in garage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-in-garage#post-11807 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:35:23 +0000 Steve_K 11807@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Could you ferment in the house? I have started brewing in the garage, previously using the greenhouse! It was just like a sauna. No issues after relocating the boiler away from the strip lighting directly above... newbrewer on "Brewing in garage" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-in-garage#post-11806 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:06:59 +0000 newbrewer 11806@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi there. I'm new to this forum and also pretty new to brewing I'm considering making a few brews in my garage, where I would be doing everything from making the wort to fermenting and bottling. My question is regarding temperature. Firstly it's pretty chilly right now. Is there a suitable yeast for fermenting at low temperatures? Temperature range is also a concern. Temperature could swing 10 degrees and back over a day. Is it possible to brew under these conditions? In the summer temperature swings will be smaller and average temp higher but it would be good if I could get started now (if possible) I have power but I don't really want to run heaters 24/7 due to expense. Brewing in my house isn't an option either as I'm getting away with wine but I don't think the addition of brewing smells and equipment will be all that welcome. Cheers Jim Hamish on "Brewlabs" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewlabs#post-11146 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:45:09 +0000 Hamish 11146@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hmm interesting, especially the 'Details of specialist yeast strains PDF' Tony on "Brewlabs" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewlabs#post-11145 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:28:16 +0000 Tony 11145@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi all Last week I joined Brewlabs (well, became a 'member') <a href="http://www.brewlab.co.uk/index.asp">Click here</a> I'd heard that you can email them and ask for specific yeasts. I have it in mind to do a Jaipur clone - I have the grain bill and hop schedule pretty clear by doing a little research so I emailed them to suggest a yeast - and although they wouldn't let you know what yeast Thornbridge (or any other brewery) use, they will 'suggest'. I emailed them and said I was planning to do just a 30ltr brew and they emailed back suggesting a yeast and saying that I'd probably need a 1 ltr starter. They offered to make up the starter for me free if I paid for postage <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> The catch is that the postage is £10, but what an offer. I'll have to take them up on this! Sorry Greg... this is going the same way as Simon's bread yeast post <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_redface.gif" title=":oops:" class="bb_smilies" /> Oh - I don't think you need to be a member to do this.. and the 'forum' makes interesting reading <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> Tony on "Any advice for an overnight mash.." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/any-advice-for-an-overnight-mash#post-11013 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:26:26 +0000 Tony 11013@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I've never noticed any difference to be honest .... there must be some I suppose but it's must also be beyond my tastebuds! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> James-Dylan on "Any advice for an overnight mash.." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/any-advice-for-an-overnight-mash#post-10983 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 16:19:17 +0000 James-Dylan 10983@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yep indeedy.. Tucked up safe and sound. Went really well although my mash efficiency calcs were at 90% which I'm not convinced of. It smelt great and so did my bacon sandwich. Didn't get finished til 9.30 as I got sidetracked by Professor Layton on the nintendo ds <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Will defo do an overnight again as long as i'm happy with the results once drinkable. Tony on "Any advice for an overnight mash.." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/any-advice-for-an-overnight-mash#post-10974 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 13:14:44 +0000 Tony 10974@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ How did it go James? All tucked up with the yeastie-beasties? Tony on "Any advice for an overnight mash.." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/any-advice-for-an-overnight-mash#post-10957 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 08:59:40 +0000 Tony 10957@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>S04 issues</blockquote> Seem to be hearing that all too often recently. I emailed them - they were very nice but can't find any issues! Nice one James. Mine is chilling at the moment! James-Dylan on "Any advice for an overnight mash.." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/any-advice-for-an-overnight-mash#post-10956 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 07:51:29 +0000 James-Dylan 10956@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ So went ahead as planned. Version 2 of my Bitter recipe which was a no go due to S04 issues. Back to my fave US05 on this batch.. Grains 3388g Maris Otter Pale Malt (90.2%) 220g Torrified Wheat (5.8%) 136g Crystal Malt (3.6%) 13g Black Malt (0.4%) Hops 23g Northern Brewer (8.6% alpha) 90 mins 25g Goldings (5.2% alpha) 90 mins 11g Goldings (5.2% alpha) 15 mins 25g Goldings (5.2% alpha) Aroma Hops SafAle US-05 Yeast Target OG: 1.039 Target FG: 1.006 Color: 12 EBC Bitterness: 40 IBU Sparge complete and about 5 mins away from a boil. 2 brews in one weekend, very much needed as I was down to one corny of my Ruby Ale and a handful of bottles of Way to Amarillo. Losing those 2 batches has cost my beer supplies greatly plus my Exe Valley corny ran dry yesterday. Nearly time for a bacon sandwich <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Any advice for an overnight mash.." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/any-advice-for-an-overnight-mash#post-10949 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:53:59 +0000 saracen 10949@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I should know soon whether there is any problem with an extended mash time. I did one today at 2 o' clock, drank a couple and fell asleep! Woke up at 11 tonight! Just finished sparging and I'll do the boil tomorrow. Trouble is, having had 8 hours kip I'm wide awake and there's sod all on the telly!! Better not do the boil. If 'er indoors wakes at 3.00 am to find the house full of steam things will turn bad. Tony on "Any advice for an overnight mash.." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/any-advice-for-an-overnight-mash#post-10943 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:25:47 +0000 Tony 10943@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I know that one .. I have a 3 and a 5 year old! Hope it goes well! James-Dylan on "Any advice for an overnight mash.." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/any-advice-for-an-overnight-mash#post-10942 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:19:18 +0000 James-Dylan 10942@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks guys. I figured this could be the solution for finding a brew time around a busy work life and a 3 year old <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Greg on "Any advice for an overnight mash.." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/any-advice-for-an-overnight-mash#post-10938 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:13:36 +0000 Greg 10938@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Most of the starch conversion is done in the first 30 mins so temp won't matter too much. I've not come across anything to suggest overnight mash is a bad idea as yet although I tend to do it all in one day. Tony on "Any advice for an overnight mash.." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/any-advice-for-an-overnight-mash#post-10937 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:45:40 +0000 Tony 10937@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Sorry James got sidetracked! Yup - I just use strike as is... this one is a 70C mash anyway as I have quite a high attenuating yeast, want to get a little sweetness in there Good luck with it. I'm alwauys finished by 9am... my HLT is on a timer now, set for 4.50am Nath on "Any advice for an overnight mash.." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/any-advice-for-an-overnight-mash#post-10936 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:39:48 +0000 Nath 10936@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>So If I stick my mash on at say 11 ish as normal then sparge at 5.30 ish in the morning then that's all I need to do?</blockquote> Pretty much! Some people like to raise the initial temp by a few degrees (say 68 instead of 66) but ive never bothered. Just let her be and sparge in the morning! Takes a lot of time off the brewday. James-Dylan on "Any advice for an overnight mash.." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/any-advice-for-an-overnight-mash#post-10935 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:31:59 +0000 James-Dylan 10935@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Aha.. Cool.. So If I stick my mash on at say 11 ish as normal then sparge at 5.30 ish in the morning then that's all I need to do? No need to adjust strike water temps or anything else? I'll stick a timer on the HLT for my sparge water. I figure this way I'll be done by breakfast time (ish). Tony on "Any advice for an overnight mash.." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/any-advice-for-an-overnight-mash#post-10933 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:59:50 +0000 Tony 10933@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi James - doing one tonight - just put the HLT on .. what did you want to know? I treat it just like any other mash - on around 9 and I get up at 5.15 to drain and sparge (see my next post!) James-Dylan on "Any advice for an overnight mash.." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/any-advice-for-an-overnight-mash#post-10931 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:29:13 +0000 James-Dylan 10931@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Considering trying one tonight. Any hints or tips? Does anyone here do this or is this not advisable? Thanks, James. PMA on "Dan Dans Kit Tip#1- The Barrel!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/dan-dans-kit-mod1-the-barrel#post-10457 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:12:33 +0000 PMA 10457@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Wilkos tomorrow then! Neil on "Damn it i've mucked up! Help required..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/damn-it-ive-mucked-up-help-required#post-9410 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:09:10 +0000 Neil 9410@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ *Breathes a very big sigh of relief.....! I always panic at this stage i don't know if others do? It's the thought of spending 5/6 hrs doing you brew going to waste and tipping that all down the drain. I have nightmares everytime i do a brew. It's very reassuring knowing that this forum is here. I have wrapped my beer up in a nice blanket as it's snowy in Norwich and very cold too. But i checked this morning and those little yeasty things have started doing their business. I don't know what's making my hair go grey more the kids running riot at 8:07am in the morning or me stressing over my beer? I've not even thought about work yet. I used Wyeast British Ale II 1335... Supposed to be a very good yeast. Neil saracen on "Damn it i've mucked up! Help required..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/damn-it-ive-mucked-up-help-required#post-9404 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 23:56:47 +0000 saracen 9404@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ The propogator should do exactly the same as the activator, but it will take longer, probably 48 hours. As the others say, you could pitch another yeast in. The propogator won't do any harm. These yeast things and real small, but damned clever. They'll sort if for you. Greg on "Damn it i've mucked up! Help required..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/damn-it-ive-mucked-up-help-required#post-9403 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 23:52:53 +0000 Greg 9403@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Should be okay, depends on how old the yeast was really and what strain it was. As Nath says get ready to pitch a replacement. Nath on "Damn it i've mucked up! Help required..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/damn-it-ive-mucked-up-help-required#post-9402 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 23:49:18 +0000 Nath 9402@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Keep that lid sealed and give it another 12 hours, if nothing then think about adding another yeast. Dunno if anyone has any other suggestions but thats what I would do. I think it will all be fine. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Neil on "Damn it i've mucked up! Help required..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/damn-it-ive-mucked-up-help-required#post-9401 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 23:41:55 +0000 Neil 9401@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Damn and blast!!! I pitched my yeast this morning and after 12hrs nothing! So i checked the packet and found it wasn't a Wyeast Activator i'd put in but their Propagator instead. So my questions are as follows:- 1) Can my beer be rescued? 2) Have i wasted 5/6hrs of a brew day? 3) What's my next step? Thanks guys i know someone out there can help me out? I'd hate to see this go to waste because it looked absolutely brilliant too. Damn... Damn... Damn... Damn... Damn... Just for good measures DAMN!!!! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_evil.gif" title=":evil:" class="bb_smilies" /> Neil Nath on "Vidine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/vidine#post-7619 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:17:32 +0000 Nath 7619@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Dunno, but im sure you can only use the version Dan wrote about here. Its the stuff I use and its good and cheap. Brewster365 on "Vidine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/vidine#post-7604 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:37:17 +0000 Brewster365 7604@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Is this stuff the same as Videne Antiseptic Aqueous Solution. Neil on "#2 AG Father-in-Law...Questions." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/2-ag-father-in-lawquestions#post-7207 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:10:17 +0000 Neil 7207@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ lol cheers Nath... i'm here all week. Plus special ocassions such as weddings, birthdays and christenings.. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Is that always the same though with liquid yeasts? A much creamier head on it that dried? Nath on "#2 AG Father-in-Law...Questions." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/2-ag-father-in-lawquestions#post-7205 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:04:48 +0000 Nath 7205@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>Christ this stuff is more lively than a 20 year old blonde on a night out! </blockquote> Bad-dum-Tiss! That is one creeeaaaamyyyy heed! Neil on "#2 AG Father-in-Law...Questions." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/2-ag-father-in-lawquestions#post-7202 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:47:30 +0000 Neil 7202@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I have noticed a difference between liquid and dried yeast and that's the head on the beer. It's much creamier with the liquid than it is dry - weird. Stu 1 alcoholic 99 flake coming up mate... I couldn't help it but i had to have another look and the head is almost over the side! Christ this stuff is more lively than a 20 year old blonde on a night out! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Could be some time before this beast dies down.. Neil stuwilliams on "#2 AG Father-in-Law...Questions." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/2-ag-father-in-lawquestions#post-7198 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:37:42 +0000 stuwilliams 7198@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Stick a flake in it, and I'd eat it as is. mmmm. Tony on "#2 AG Father-in-Law...Questions." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/2-ag-father-in-lawquestions#post-7197 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:24:46 +0000 Tony 7197@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Great news Neil, looks fantastic! Neil on "#2 AG Father-in-Law...Questions." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/2-ag-father-in-lawquestions#post-7194 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:55:23 +0000 Neil 7194@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <img src="http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af64/Neilb73/Fatherinlaw%20brew/AllGrainBeerMaking2001-1.jpg">[/img] Came home from work this afternoon expecting nothing to of happened. I opened the lid and as you can see from the picture it's bubbling nicely... Greah foamy head on it and smells unbelievable! Can't wait to try some now... Neil Neil on "#2 AG Father-in-Law...Questions." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/2-ag-father-in-lawquestions#post-7172 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:26:07 +0000 Neil 7172@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Cheers everyone for the advice it's always reassuring to know that i've not mucked up my brew. I worked out roughly what the brew could turn out to be abv wise. 7.5% <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> I might have to weaken it for my father-in-law as there is no way he will drink engine oil that's for sure. Thanks again... will keep everyone posted on how things are going. Greg on "#2 AG Father-in-Law...Questions." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/2-ag-father-in-lawquestions#post-7170 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:12:42 +0000 Greg 7170@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ As the other say your yeast will be fine. That yeast is good up to 10% abv its just that the amount of yeast in the smack pack can only cope with 5 gallons up to 1060 but as you only have 2 gallons it will be fine. 1080 is going to be a strong old brew. I would probably liquor back anyway to make it weaker and get more. I always end up adding water to the fermenter to bring the gravity down. Just follow Tony's advice and boil it (and cool) first. Nath on "#2 AG Father-in-Law...Questions." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/2-ag-father-in-lawquestions#post-7167 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:33:53 +0000 Nath 7167@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Although the brew is 1.080 it was only 2 gals worth instead of 5 gals so it may be fine. What og did you want to hit? Id still do as tony said and get a couple of gals ready just in case Tony on "#2 AG Father-in-Law...Questions." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/2-ag-father-in-lawquestions#post-7166 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:19:34 +0000 Tony 7166@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ That's a fantastic brew Neil! Graet pics too. I can only say what I'd do in your situation... prepare a couple of gal of water with campden tabs - and (again if it were me), I'd use boiled and cooled water just to be on the safe side. Add enough to bring the gravity to where you want it - this has the advantage of giving you more beer too! I didn't realise that yeast was only good up to 1060 ... but that will be what is says on the packet, I'm sure it'll tackle much higher gravities than that. The yeast is probably in shock at the moment at all that food! I've had liquid yeats that have taken 48 hours to get going. Is there any reason you ended up with that amount - was it just more lost to the boil than you expected? Too high a temp is likely to give poor results rather than too much sugar, your temp was spot on! It'll work out fine Neil <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Neil on "#2 AG Father-in-Law...Questions." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/2-ag-father-in-lawquestions#post-7165 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:59:44 +0000 Neil 7165@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Morning... Hmmmmm is how i am going to start this. I pitched the yeast last night and the temperature was 22c which is about right. However, this morning nothing! Doesn't even look like it's starting to bubble? The yeast i am using is 1968 london esb. I also read on the packet it works up to 1.060 O.G when i measured mine 1.080!! Aaarrrgh! Will this have a knock on affect and have i ruined my hard work? I know one thing i didn't do and i am slapping myself on the head now as i speak. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" /> I didn't add water to the required O.G... which was originally 1.050. Still you learn by your mistakes i guess... Cheers any advice for a potential broken man is very much appreciated.. Neil