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Brew UK Forum » Forum: General Brewing Discussions - Recent Posts http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Brew UK Forum » Forum: General Brewing Discussions - Recent Posts en Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:51:24 +0000 Otter on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30839 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:11:17 +0000 Otter 30839@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Awesome guys respect ! iceman on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30796 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:02:02 +0000 iceman 30796@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nice one Greg they are both very helpful Nath on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30764 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:46:10 +0000 Nath 30764@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Pffttttt. Just you wait! Mark on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30760 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:30:16 +0000 Mark 30760@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Glad to see your on the ball Nath, as the other to are not quite upto spec yet lol <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> Nath on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30758 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:25:44 +0000 Nath 30758@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ And sort out your grammar <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_razz.gif" title=":P" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30649 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:35:11 +0000 Mark 30649@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ So Saracen or Hamish have you had something downloaded from HQ onto your computer so that you can delete a thread or ammend a post or say help upload a newbie if they get a piccy wrong? Will you turn a blind eye to a flippant swear word like Nath? Poo i hope so <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> grmski on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30642 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:07:46 +0000 grmski 30642@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Good work lads..don't let the power go to your heads now eh. Sqiffy on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30641 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:55:07 +0000 Sqiffy 30641@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Well done guys. Thanks for all the work you put in. Best of luck with the new positions. Technotrucker on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30636 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:38:08 +0000 Technotrucker 30636@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Coor....Promotion. Well done you guys..just think of the power.<a href="http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php"><img src="http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-forum/ban.gif"></a> <a href="http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php"><img src="http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-forum/hijacked.gif"></a> <a href="http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php"><img src="http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-forum/rtfmninja.gif"></a> beany151067 on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30626 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:39:42 +0000 beany151067 30626@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ yea good luck guys Hamish on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30624 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:29:14 +0000 Hamish 30624@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I think I'll just keep my head down and carry on as normal to be honest, just hope I don't accidentally delete something useful. But thanks for the kind words nonetheless. seancpfc on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30620 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:31:47 +0000 seancpfc 30620@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Congrats both! kilconlea on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30618 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:07:49 +0000 kilconlea 30618@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yep, two positive helpful guys. Congrats. Mark on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30617 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:06:42 +0000 Mark 30617@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hamish are you as pleased as Saracen to be a moderator? <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30610 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:49:42 +0000 seamus48 30610@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Only if I need someone that sounds like Orson Welles... $hit... I hope she doesn't read that over my shoulder! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30608 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:44:14 +0000 Mark 30608@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Can you rope in SWMBO to do a voiceover? seamus48 on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30606 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:39:59 +0000 seamus48 30606@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yeah right... Have been catching up on the list of SWMBO jobs, have been away delivering some training courses and have been job hunting too. Managed to get some of the new film done... just need to get the 'talent' all in the room at the same time to get the voiceovers completed. Oh... and did some brewing too <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30605 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:38:13 +0000 Mark 30605@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Seamus re post 6 - Are you gonna do the next movie from Adam West Batman? saracen on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30604 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:35:04 +0000 saracen 30604@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Now, now. Priorities. Play first, work second. seamus48 on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30602 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:31:36 +0000 seamus48 30602@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ All in hand mon brave... but have had a bunch of other stuff getting in the way... now back at work for a fortnight from tomorrow am... We will get there though <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30596 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:19:47 +0000 saracen 30596@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ The wealth of ideas everyone comes up with. It all makes it a rich and full hobby. The beer's quite good, too. And, of course, The Geat Seamus Movie Compnay........ where's Dr Strangebrew, Seamus? Mark on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30582 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:05:37 +0000 Mark 30582@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote> No, it's not paid, but there are rich rewards from dealing with all you lovely people out there. </blockquote> What are the rewards then Saracen? Tell all <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30579 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:01:56 +0000 seamus48 30579@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Here they are in action folks... not sure which is which though... <img src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Seamus48/batman-430.gif"> saracen on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30577 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:56:52 +0000 saracen 30577@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thank you all for your good wishes. No, it's not paid, but there are rich rewards from dealing with all you lovely people out there. seamus48 on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30544 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:49:34 +0000 seamus48 30544@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Splitters... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30543 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:49:26 +0000 Mark 30543@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yes it makes sense to have more than 1 moderator because if you are not online Nath then any problems do not get texted/emailed to Greg. Very good choices as like i said before you are the 3 wise men <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Nath on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30542 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:45:39 +0000 Nath 30542@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_cool.gif" title="8)" class="bb_smilies" /> Cool Beans! Couldn't think of 2 better people! Mark on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30539 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:42:12 +0000 Mark 30539@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nice one Hamish and Saracen congrats <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> Are you both on payroll or volunteers? Greg on "New Moderators" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/new-moderators#post-30536 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:37:29 +0000 Greg 30536@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Evening, We are pleased to announce that Hamish and Saracen have agreed to become forum moderators and help us keep the forum friendly and informative. Both have been really active over the past couple of years and have helped answer many queries along the way. Thanks again both of you and look forward to keeping the forum going in the same vain. Hamish on "Hop Growing 2011" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hop-growing-2011#post-30488 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:07:46 +0000 Hamish 30488@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Very intersting Matthew, how do you think the Yorkshire terroir will come through in the hops?. Matthew on "Hop Growing 2011" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hop-growing-2011#post-30487 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:55:29 +0000 Matthew 30487@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ So the hop growing project is underway - <a href="http://www.eastyorkshirehops.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.eastyorkshirehops.co.uk</a> I have made a 5 year plan starting with 12 rhizomes to try and get it up and running and also hopefully have a local microbrewery on board! Its going to take time but should be abit of fun whatever happens. iceman on "Secondary Fermentation/Conditioning Temperature" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/secondary-fermentationconditioning-temperature#post-30392 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:26:24 +0000 iceman 30392@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ sorry to jump in and ask a question. I have had a brew at 20* for two weeks in fv. Thinking about putting it in another fv to clear for a week before bottling it. Question is do I need to keep it at 20* or can it be colder about 10*-15*. I was thinking of adding some fining and leaving it for a week before batch priming then bottling. saracen on "Brewing blog thingy !!!!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-blog-thingy#post-30371 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:43:39 +0000 saracen 30371@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Love to see it Briff. Post a link on here. I don't hate FB and I use it for business, but it send my blood pressure up trying to find my way round it! Mark on "Recipe ideas when using honey" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/recipe-ideas-when-using-honey#post-30307 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:32:48 +0000 Mark 30307@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Ian Yes that was me that jazzed up a cheapo Geordie kit with honey and other fermentables to see how it turned out. Was bloody nice and finished last of it last month. To the kit i added 500g Rowse Honey,250g Lyles Syrup, 400g Barbados Sugar and 1 500g bag of Muntons extra light spray malt. If you do not have Barbados brown sugar then replace with 400g brewing sugar but whatever you must add the Muntons spray malt as Geordie is such a thin watery kit. Mark on "Brewing blog thingy !!!!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-blog-thingy#post-30301 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:43:05 +0000 Mark 30301@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Just could not bring meself to say that horrible word facebook in post 5 hence i blanked out three letters <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "Brewing blog thingy !!!!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-blog-thingy#post-30298 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:28:42 +0000 seamus48 30298@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Help yerself mate... I'm not coming out from behind here until it's safe... <img src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Seamus48/smilies/hidesbehindsofa.gif"> Timbo77 on "Brewing blog thingy !!!!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-blog-thingy#post-30296 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:23:20 +0000 Timbo77 30296@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Flip us a peanut Kev <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "Brewing blog thingy !!!!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-blog-thingy#post-30295 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:15:23 +0000 Mark 30295@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ hee hee i see what you mean Do not think our mate Nuck is about to preach to us about F***BOOK <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "Brewing blog thingy !!!!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-blog-thingy#post-30292 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:07:45 +0000 seamus48 30292@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Just getting comfy before the show starts... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "Brewing blog thingy !!!!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-blog-thingy#post-30289 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:55:39 +0000 Mark 30289@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_question.gif" title=":?:" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "Brewing blog thingy !!!!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-blog-thingy#post-30287 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:54:32 +0000 seamus48 30287@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <img src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Seamus48/smilies/chitown.gif"> Mark on "Brewing blog thingy !!!!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-blog-thingy#post-30285 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:51:33 +0000 Mark 30285@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ yes interested Not interested in FB Post the info on here as there are loads on here whom hate FB. Goliath on "Post fao of goliath turbo water" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/post-fao-of-goliath-turbo-water#post-30086 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:54:15 +0000 Goliath 30086@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ No worries <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> haha good stuff! I used Turbo Yeast, it goes up to 24% if I remember correctly. beerlover1983 on "Post fao of goliath turbo water" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/post-fao-of-goliath-turbo-water#post-30081 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:29:51 +0000 beerlover1983 30081@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks for reply mate.I plan to do some myself soon as i just got given lots of free sugar lol Was going to try it with just wine yeast as many recipes on net use just bread yeast. Goliath on "Post fao of goliath turbo water" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/post-fao-of-goliath-turbo-water#post-30025 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:24:02 +0000 Goliath 30025@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi beerlover, In short - failure. Not due to method or anything... time mostly. We never got round to filtering it and left it in the FV for far too long. We ended up tipping it down the drain unfortunately. However, it was very cheap to do and the fermentation was fast, strong and easy. So we will be giving this another go! My friend actually made some skittles vodka a few months ago while this was fermenting and that went down very easily. I'm trying to build my AG setup at the moment, so turbo water is on the back burner, but I might try and get it done for Summer. I'll keep you posted <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> beerlover1983 on "Post fao of goliath turbo water" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/post-fao-of-goliath-turbo-water#post-29944 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:02:35 +0000 beerlover1983 29944@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ What was the result of the turbo water and theme exotic flavourings ? Briff on "Brewing blog thingy !!!!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewing-blog-thingy#post-29941 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:40:30 +0000 Briff 29941@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi guys Just in case you were interested, me and my friend have decided to track the progress of our new hobby........ brewing , so far i had one major stress last night when i think fermentation had stopped due to it being bloody freezing in my flat....... but after some advice on here I’m a little less stressed.... So if any of you are interested in following please look us up it is BM ale on facebook. grmski on "Fermentation has stop" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/fermentation-has-stop#post-29909 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:31:12 +0000 grmski 29909@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I'm with sqiffy on this opening a couple of times to get readings, unless you can use the tap, might increase the possibility of contamination but the likelehood of actually ruining the beer is probably quite low (try to avoid dribbling and sneezing into it though <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" /> As some breweries use open fermentation although in sanitary conditions I reckon a simple home brew being opened to check gravity is no bad thing. Plus it's useful to actually see what things look like inside that fv. Briff on "Fermentation has stop" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/fermentation-has-stop#post-29907 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:08:01 +0000 Briff 29907@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks, well i bought a thief so hoping jsut to do a quick dash and catch, thanks agai nfor the adice guys Sqiffy on "Fermentation has stop" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/fermentation-has-stop#post-29906 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:00:37 +0000 Sqiffy 29906@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Personally (and I expect I'll get a lot of flack for this) I don't think opening the FV and taking readings is going to greatly increase the chances of contamination or oxidation. I happily take readings during a ferment just so I know how the beer or wine is doing. Having said that none of the things we brew are 'delicates', so maybe I get away with it on that count. Briff on "Fermentation has stop" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/fermentation-has-stop#post-29905 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:58:15 +0000 Briff 29905@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks guys... i dont think i have worried about something some much in my life, i even got up in the middle of the night ot check on it... maybe first steps to parenthood...... i was wondering about taking readings, it is not bad to open up the lid to take a reading will the air not get in and contaminate it??? grmski on "Fermentation has stop" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/fermentation-has-stop#post-29904 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:52:18 +0000 grmski 29904@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Briff, If the temp of the beer gets back upto that 20oC mark or thereabouts then the fermentation should become more noticable again. Might be worth checking the gravity as well if it's been going since Saturday then you could well be near the target by now anyway. cheers Sqiffy on "Fermentation has stop" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/fermentation-has-stop#post-29903 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:49:40 +0000 Sqiffy 29903@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Briff, Don't worry everything will be OK. Just keep the wort warm (19-20ºC) and try not to let the temperature fluctuate too much and the yeast will recover and continue doing it's job. Briff on "Fermentation has stop" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/fermentation-has-stop#post-29902 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:28:57 +0000 Briff 29902@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hello all..... any advice would be greatly appreciated !!! I started my first ever home brew last Saturday, it is a Woodfords Wheery. Everything was going ok until i notice fermentation has stopped, i noticed the air lock has stopped producing c02..... i check the temp and due to the cold weather my kitchen where the brew is stored has dropped below 16 degrees, so i immediately, put the heating back on and it is now back up to about 19-20 degrees, is my brew ruined, or is it possible to start fermentation again.... i also ordered a brew belt, but not sure that it will arrive until Friday..... Thanks Briff seamus48 on "worried its too quick" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/worried-its-too-quick#post-29831 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:47:13 +0000 seamus48 29831@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Told ya... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_cool.gif" title="8)" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "worried its too quick" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/worried-its-too-quick#post-29828 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:37:21 +0000 saracen 29828@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I already wear 2 pairs of glasses for reading. seamus48 on "worried its too quick" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/worried-its-too-quick#post-29814 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:29:35 +0000 seamus48 29814@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Or you'll go blind... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "worried its too quick" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/worried-its-too-quick#post-29810 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:59:01 +0000 saracen 29810@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Quite right, Seamus. Best you leave it alone. iceman on "worried its too quick" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/worried-its-too-quick#post-29809 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:58:28 +0000 iceman 29809@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Cheers guys mind at rest again. Will leave it for another week, working nights for a week so will bottle it then. seamus48 on "worried its too quick" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/worried-its-too-quick#post-29807 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:55:23 +0000 seamus48 29807@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I leave it totally alone. I don't change the temp or anything else, I just let it do it's own thing for 14 days. saracen on "worried its too quick" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/worried-its-too-quick#post-29806 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:51:23 +0000 saracen 29806@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ +1 to Seamus. Leave it to clear and you'll get far less sediment in the bottles. 6 days to ferment is about right. A commercial brewery does it a whole lot quicker than that. You're having as good run so don't knock it. It won't last and you'll soon be worrying it's taking too long. The only rule for fermentation is that there are no rules. If it tastes good, it must be right. Also, the yeast you are using will affect the time you need to leave it before bottling. All yeasts produce Diacetly, some far more than others. Some yeasts require a good Diacetyl rest of 3 - 4 days at 20 - 22c. iceman on "worried its too quick" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/worried-its-too-quick#post-29805 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:50:43 +0000 iceman 29805@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ ["I leave every brew a minimum of 14 days tucked up in the FV."] Do you leave with heat on or let it cool down. seamus48 on "worried its too quick" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/worried-its-too-quick#post-29803 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:46:06 +0000 seamus48 29803@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I leave every brew a minimum of 14 days tucked up in the FV. I don't disturb it whatsoever, don't even open it for a sly peep. Then I take a hydro reading. If it's done and cleared I'll bottle. If it's done but needs a little longer to clear a bit more I might rack it to another clean FV for another week then bottle. But it always gets a min of 14 days in the FV no matter what. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> Chas on "worried its too quick" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/worried-its-too-quick#post-29802 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:41:08 +0000 Chas 29802@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ If its down to 1010 and a sample tastes ok, then I would bottle it ! iceman on "worried its too quick" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/worried-its-too-quick#post-29801 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:37:20 +0000 iceman 29801@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ bottle or not any advice welcome madlen_lieb on "Beer labels" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-labels-1#post-29799 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:07:34 +0000 madlen_lieb 29799@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ we make the pattern for the sheep in gimp and the actual label is done with inkscape. at the end we have an a4 pdf with cutting marks for the 24 labels ( or 4, if we use mini kegs). <a href="http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/53458512/1/Labels?h=b3a411" rel="nofollow">http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/53458512/1/Labels?h=b3a411</a> should show a sample for the x-mas ale and the canadian blond. (the sheep comes from opencliparts.org) lg madlen iceman on "worried its too quick" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/worried-its-too-quick#post-29793 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:18:37 +0000 iceman 29793@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Very funny Seamus took a moment for the penny to drop <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "worried its too quick" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/worried-its-too-quick#post-29792 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:49:50 +0000 seamus48 29792@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>worried its too quick </blockquote> Brave of you to admit that... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> iceman on "worried its too quick" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/worried-its-too-quick#post-29790 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:43:32 +0000 iceman 29790@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Think I may be getting a bit paranoid. first beer I made was pride of Yorkshire kit Brupak Colne Valley Bitter second Brupak West Riding Wheat The bitter is in a king keg well half is very nice and very clear. The wheat beer is all bottled up and conditioning. both them two took about 6 days to ferment. I have them in a warm room and have a belt on and have got it as close to 20* as possible. Now the paranoid bit starts I got a Brewferm Ambiorix given a strong beer I made it up and put just a bit extra sugar in at recorded the gravity and it was just over 1060 @ 20* during fermentation it seems to have gone mad a fantastic blanket of yeast and has bubbled like mad. Noticed today no bubbles so checked it again to day @20*its down @ 1010. Its taken only 6 days. Tasted the sample and it tastes fantastic a lot better than the other two after 6 days. What to do now should I bottle it tomorrow or turn the heat off and leave it a bit longer. It just seems to be too quick for a strong beer or I have been very lucky with the 3 brews. If its good to bottle it now that would be good as I have one more kit to get going before trying an extract. So any suggestions Bottle or leave it a few more days. Also noticed after posting It was supposed to be 15 liters and I have made it about 18 liters don't know why??? would that affect the speed I wouldn't of thought so? saracen on "propane burners" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/propane-burners#post-29762 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:59:41 +0000 saracen 29762@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I really wouldn't want to say, but it only uses the same gas as a gas stove, or boiler when there's no access to mains gas. Ventilation could be the key, but it seems like a bit of a fire hazard as well. outlaw on "propane burners" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/propane-burners#post-29754 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:30:26 +0000 outlaw 29754@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ just bought one of these for my 100l pot and wondered if if was safe for indoor use or do they give off fumes Nath on "Beer labels" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-labels-1#post-29751 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:13:08 +0000 Nath 29751@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I use PS, but I really replied here just to say how hot Lois is. seamus48 on "Beer labels" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-labels-1#post-29685 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:53:30 +0000 seamus48 29685@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ The Gimp is excellent and totally free. I have used it for about 6 years rather than pay for photoshop. Just as capable but not so idiot friendly as PS. There are loads of online free tutorials and youtube vids to help though. I love it. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> chef on "Beer labels" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-labels-1#post-29684 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:40:24 +0000 chef 29684@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Personally I prefer photoshop, so much more is possible - but I use it for loads of other things. I don't think I'd bother with it just for beer labels! There are open source alternatives, <a href="http://www.gimp.org/">GIMP</a> for example, I've not used it but heard it's worth a look if you want free, legal image software. Barracuda on "Beer labels" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-labels-1#post-29683 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:32:02 +0000 Barracuda 29683@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I'm glad you said that. I have OpenOffice installed, which I prefer for business admin, and haven't event tried the Draw (Powerpoint clone) software, due to having Downloaded the free Serif software. PS, In Cornwall, you don't have to Download Software to be a Pirate, yarr seamus48 on "Beer labels" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-labels-1#post-29682 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:25:39 +0000 seamus48 29682@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Of course there are other options... but not necessarily better unless you wanna pay for it or be a pirate <img src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Seamus48/bf-pirateraft.gif"> I use PagePlus X5 but it ain't cheap. Doesn't Sun Office do a freeware powerpoint type thingy? Barracuda on "Beer labels" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-labels-1#post-29680 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:20:39 +0000 Barracuda 29680@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I don't use Microsoft Office anymore, It irritates me. Your all right, Powerpoint is a quick and easy way to make labels, I've used it for various tasks in the past but there are other options should you prefer. seamus48 on "Beer labels" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-labels-1#post-29676 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:58:57 +0000 seamus48 29676@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ This took me less than 5 mins with powerpoint and that included a smoke and pouring a new beer half way through... <img src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Seamus48/Slide1.jpg"> As you can see from Bazza's labels above, you need imagination rather than software... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> In fact it took longer to upload than it did to make. If you want wraparound labels just adjust width to fit your particular bottles. Bazza on "Beer labels" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-labels-1#post-29675 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:46:05 +0000 Bazza 29675@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ +1 to Seamus. I used Powerpoint to do all mine, in the days when I could be bothered designing / making labels. It was easy to import jpgs and photos, play around with fonts and save templates. Examples below; <img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4149/5013199742_bdaf418ed5.jpg"> <img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4099/4789365445_a6e11f39f7.jpg"> Just don't have the time anymmore to print and stick 30+ lables, but designing them was fun. -Barry seamus48 on "Beer labels" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-labels-1#post-29673 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:31:49 +0000 seamus48 29673@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Guys, even powerpoint can be used to make labels.... it isn't rocket science and you don't need expensive or complicated software. Barracuda on "Beer labels" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-labels-1#post-29668 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:46:55 +0000 Barracuda 29668@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Serif offer a free version of DrawPlus which has enough active features to come up with a few decent Label designs. That's what I'm trying out at the moment. <a href="http://www.serif.com/free-graphic-design-software/">LINK TO WEBSITE</a> beerlover1983 on "Beer labels" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-labels-1#post-29665 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:20:06 +0000 beerlover1983 29665@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ can i be cheeky and bump this thread . Photoshop is on the expensive side for me i think appreciate response though Hamish on "DIY mash filter" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/diy-mash-filter#post-29615 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:40:00 +0000 Hamish 29615@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Do you mean a hop filter?. <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/ag-equipment/hopstrainer.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/ag-equipment/hopstrainer.html</a> saracen on "DIY mash filter" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/diy-mash-filter#post-29610 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:34:23 +0000 saracen 29610@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Oliverm. I'm sure there is something. If you E-mail Greg through the contact link he should be able to help. Timbo77 on "DIY mash filter" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/diy-mash-filter#post-29597 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:24:28 +0000 Timbo77 29597@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ oliverm on "DIY mash filter" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/diy-mash-filter#post-29596 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:35:05 +0000 oliverm 29596@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi chaps I've just purchased a brupack boiler from our friends at Brewuk and forgot to check it came with a mash filter...it didnt. Whats the best way to make my own one? Can I even make my own or is there such a thing as a separate mash filter I can buy for brupack boilers? (BrewUK dont appear to have one in their shop). Olly Mark81 on "Secondary Fermentation/Conditioning Temperature" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/secondary-fermentationconditioning-temperature#post-29533 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:07:18 +0000 Mark81 29533@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Cheers both. I've put together a crib sheet so I wanted to make sure I had it wrote down correctly. saracen on "Secondary Fermentation/Conditioning Temperature" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/secondary-fermentationconditioning-temperature#post-29525 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:39:07 +0000 saracen 29525@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Mark. Yes, we went into this a couple of weeks ago. First off, we don't do a 'secondary fermentation'. That is something different. What we do is ferment the beer out in the initial, or primary, fermenter, then transfer it either to a second fermenter to clear, or to a storage system to condition under pressure. The figures you quote are just about right for beers. madlen_lieb on "Secondary Fermentation/Conditioning Temperature" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/secondary-fermentationconditioning-temperature#post-29518 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:49:45 +0000 madlen_lieb 29518@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ hi, i would say, depends what you are doing. some lagers are brewed at 9 to 15 degree, than you should use this temp for the second fermentation as well, as it could spoil the result. for an ale, wine/ cider you are ok with the 18-20 degree. lg madlen Mark81 on "Secondary Fermentation/Conditioning Temperature" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/secondary-fermentationconditioning-temperature#post-29509 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:02:44 +0000 Mark81 29509@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi all. I think this has been answered before but I cannot find the thread. Am in right in thinking that secondary fermentation in barrel or bottles should be 2 weeks at 18 - 20c. Then condition at 12 - 14c for 3 - 4 weeks. Does this souund correct. Cheers beany151067 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29508 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:29:32 +0000 beany151067 29508@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ thanks for that info saracen,i did'nt know they exploded that easy cheers mate. Greg on "Black IPA" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/black-ipa#post-29503 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:08:11 +0000 Greg 29503@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I would second Hamish, carafa 3, not too bitter but very dark. Crystal, maybe but not too much unless you want it quite week. Hamish on "Black IPA" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/black-ipa#post-29501 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:39:16 +0000 Hamish 29501@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ How about pale, crystal and carafa 3. outlaw on "Black IPA" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/black-ipa#post-29495 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:26:08 +0000 outlaw 29495@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ hey guys never mind the hops any idea on a malt choice i can use on my forth comming black ipa ? thank-you Sqiffy on "Beer labels" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-labels-1#post-29488 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:15:46 +0000 Sqiffy 29488@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Photoshop CS5 grmski on "Beer labels" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-labels-1#post-29475 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:21:23 +0000 grmski 29475@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Good question, I use beer labelizer as well beerlover1983 on "Beer labels" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/beer-labels-1#post-29472 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:18:51 +0000 beerlover1983 29472@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Right after some advice on what program people use for beer labels. Ive used beerlabelizer etc. But i see some people producing some great labels the type that go around the bottles. I want to be able to detail ingredients is there a better program or set size to produce nicer looking labels. saracen on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29469 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:14:19 +0000 saracen 29469@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Beany. I use wine bottles as well, but only for a couple of pints from a brew I can put away for a few months. The rest stays in the barrel. Wine bottles take next to no pressure before they explode, so be very careful how much sugar you put in them. No more than 2 gms per pint. beany151067 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29415 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:51:49 +0000 beany151067 29415@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ i am using glass wine bottles for my beer(when you have had a skin full it don,t look so bad)....... outlaw on "BrewZone 100litre microbrewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewzone-100litre-microbrewery#post-29411 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:57:42 +0000 outlaw 29411@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ put some pictures up please greg to give us an idea what there like cheers outlaw on "when taking mash pH with metre" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/when-taking-mash-ph-with-metre#post-29410 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:50:54 +0000 outlaw 29410@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ duno nath i will have to read the little book that is inside the box , its my brothers ill see him first <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Greg on "BrewZone 100litre microbrewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewzone-100litre-microbrewery#post-29408 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:39:45 +0000 Greg 29408@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Coming in the next few weeks Outlaw. The new breweries will be available for pre order in the next few days but they will take a while to come, maybe 12 weeks as they are built to order BUT they are well worth the wait. seamus48 on "Chlorine Tablets." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/chlorine-tablets#post-29407 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:38:51 +0000 seamus48 29407@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Disinfecting, is that like sterilising or sanitising?... confused... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Chlorine Tablets." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/chlorine-tablets#post-29397 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:26:43 +0000 saracen 29397@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ In the course of my travels today I called at a small company in Bury St Edmunds and they gave me a tub of Chlorine Disinfectant Tablets. 'Effective against all food poisoning bacteria, MRSA, C Difficile, Viruses, etc' it says on the tub. Apparently it's no longer acceptable to say, 'Splash some bleach in'. You have to know exactly what concentrations you are dealing with or you get locked up. With this, 1 tablet in 1 lt gives a 1,000 ppm solution. <a href="http://www.hygiene4less.co.uk/chlorine-tablets/index.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.hygiene4less.co.uk/chlorine-tablets/index.htm</a> I'll give it a go. With 200 in the tub they should last me the rest of my life! seamus48 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29390 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:30:09 +0000 seamus48 29390@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yeah, that would work too... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29389 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:28:10 +0000 saracen 29389@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>Once the syphon flow starts it's tricky to go from bottle to botle without either losing the flow and having to start again or getting beer spilt/wasted.</blockquote> I bought a little, plastic inline style tap from a brew shop, cut the syphon pipe and fitted it 12 inches from the end. When bottle full .... turn off tap. Nath on "when taking mash pH with metre" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/when-taking-mash-ph-with-metre#post-29382 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:20:09 +0000 Nath 29382@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I would take a sample out and let it cool for a bit - is there a calibration temp for your ph reader??? You should only need a very small sample - 50ml or less I would imagine. Nath on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29377 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:09:50 +0000 Nath 29377@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I always use a syphon tube, just with a bottling stick on it since I threw away my old FV with a tap on. seamus48 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29359 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:15:28 +0000 seamus48 29359@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Snap!... what do I win? <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> Trying to syphon with no tap and/or no little bottler (or similar) is a problem. Once the syphon flow starts it's tricky to go from bottle to botle without either losing the flow and having to start again or getting beer spilt/wasted. It can be done sure enough but it's a right PITA and you will make a mess, how big a mess depends on how nifty you are. Never again for me. At least you can shut off a tap, or just lift the little bottler to stop the beer flowing. CarlW21 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29358 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:13:57 +0000 CarlW21 29358@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ah my Fermentation barrel has no tap...I just siphon it out with a tube and clip Hamish on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29356 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:10:26 +0000 Hamish 29356@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>or could I bottle it with an open ended tube</blockquote> Yes, I just have a short piece of syphon tube attached to the barrel tap. CarlW21 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29355 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:07:59 +0000 CarlW21 29355@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Great, so bottles, bottle capper, is the little bottler a must or could I bottle it with an open ended tube ? I had no problems when I siphoned out the FV into the Barrel I got pretty much almost it all out there without disturbing the sediment. (shame it then lived it's last days out on my floor) =( ! outlaw on "when taking mash pH with metre" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/when-taking-mash-ph-with-metre#post-29318 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:18:50 +0000 outlaw 29318@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ ? outlaw on "when taking mash pH with metre" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/when-taking-mash-ph-with-metre#post-29307 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:04:02 +0000 outlaw 29307@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ . outlaw on "BrewZone 100litre microbrewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewzone-100litre-microbrewery#post-29305 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:56:18 +0000 outlaw 29305@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ greg when is your new gear comming in mate blichmann stuff and micro brewery set ups? give us an idea so i can wait to have alook at your stuff first ta <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "BrewZone 100litre microbrewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewzone-100litre-microbrewery#post-29297 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:30:38 +0000 seamus48 29297@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Cheers me dear <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> Hamish on "BrewZone 100litre microbrewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewzone-100litre-microbrewery#post-29295 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:27:21 +0000 Hamish 29295@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100L-Stainless-MicroBrewery-/280808863854?pt=Home_Brew&hash=item416183386e">Brewzone</a> seamus48 on "BrewZone 100litre microbrewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewzone-100litre-microbrewery#post-29291 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:16:22 +0000 seamus48 29291@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Find yer own words dude!!! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> Timbo77 on "BrewZone 100litre microbrewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewzone-100litre-microbrewery#post-29288 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:06:23 +0000 Timbo77 29288@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ ^You took the words out of my mouth Kev, I can't find it either <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "BrewZone 100litre microbrewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewzone-100litre-microbrewery#post-29286 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:47:58 +0000 seamus48 29286@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Haven't been able to find the brewzone one for sale online so I have no idea of the price of em. How much are they and what do they consist of? <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_question.gif" title=":?:" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29285 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:46:16 +0000 seamus48 29285@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ A little bottler will fit onto the end of that siphon tube if you soften it (the tube end, not the bottler) in hot water first. Put the FV on a worktop. Then you need the bottles. I put mine in a old milk crate to hold them all securely and place in on the floor below the FV. I fill the STERILISED tube and bottler with cooled boiled water, put the open end into the beer, drain the water in the bottler down into a jug which draws beer into the tube to replace it, then start bottling. Then cap 'em. Job done. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> CarlW21 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29284 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:40:40 +0000 CarlW21 29284@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ So what are the basics I need for bottling ?, I have the tube to siphon and tube clip to transfer from 5 gallon fermentation bucket to the bottles Greg on "BrewZone 100litre microbrewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewzone-100litre-microbrewery#post-29282 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:32:42 +0000 Greg 29282@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I have some VERY sexy microbreweries coming Outlaw. Special Pre order only and a fair lead time but well worth the wait. More expensive than the brewzone one but well worth the extra money. seamus48 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29278 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:55:51 +0000 seamus48 29278@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/bottling/bottling-aids.html">Bottling Equipment</a> can be found here. I use an Emily bottle capper... it's quite robust and has done over a 1000 bottles so far with no probs (you will need to buy the caps seperately). I use a 'little bottler' which I have connected to a length of poly pipe rather than using a tap on an FV. That way I just sit the crate on the floor under under the FV and take the bottler attachment to each bottle in turn rather than having to lift each bottle to the tap etc. Simples <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> Oh... and can't think of any difference in the bottles you mention other than the obvious size and capacity? I use free magniers 568ml bottles for all my brews. outlaw on "when taking mash pH with metre" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/when-taking-mash-ph-with-metre#post-29274 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:39:35 +0000 outlaw 29274@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ do i stick the metre in the grain in the mash tun or do you take a sample of wort from the mash tun into a jug and do it that way ,which way is best? thank you <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> CarlW21 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29273 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:38:15 +0000 CarlW21 29273@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ok I am going to bottle... Last question .. what is the difference between a short amber glass bottle and long amber glass bottle (500ml) without stating the obvious one is short and one is tall lol... the tall bottles work out £1.29 cheaper based on an order of 50. Also I would need a bottle capper ... and I heard this bottling stick is handy and saves mess ? seamus48 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29268 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:36:40 +0000 seamus48 29268@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Lager typically has more fizz than an ale or beer so I would use glass bottles myself. I prime 40 pints of lager with 120g of sugar (or so my son reminds me... it's been a while since we last brewed a lager) and that was perfect for us. No explosions, nicely carbonated, job done. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> CarlW21 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29267 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:06:05 +0000 CarlW21 29267@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ What would be the best for Young's Lager ? seamus48 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29238 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:19:38 +0000 seamus48 29238@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Agreed Brothers, or SWMBOs, ... sorry :oops:. I don't see this as a contentious issue whatsoever so don't panic KCL.. People should do, use, whatever works for them! It's their beer! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> grmski on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29225 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:12:13 +0000 grmski 29225@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ For ales and stouts I use a selection of 500ml PET and 2 litre PET bottles. The 500ml are obviously single pints and the 2 litre give 4 pints. Carefully decant the 4 pints into a serving jug and if having a session with a few friends there isn't time for it to go flat or warm. Sometimes I bulk prime and others with the 1/2 teaspoon of sugar straight into the bottle. Numerous ways of acheiving the same thing here and it's justs what's best for you at the time that makes it the best storage method. saracen on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29224 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:04:16 +0000 saracen 29224@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Sounds right to me, KC. Draught beers don't have a great deal of fizz to them. Plastic bottles should be fine for that. kilconlea on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29222 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:53:05 +0000 kilconlea 29222@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ This won't be popular..... When both my barrels and my 100 or so glass bottles are occupied, I use 1 litre PETs if I've brewed an ale under 4% ABV (usually the Summer Ale). I prime with a half spoon of sugar, straight into the bottle and siphon the beer on top using a little bottler. After a month's conditioning, you get two 'pints' per bottle and poured carefully, you get a product exactly the same as from the pub's handpump, i.e. a lively sparkle but no fizz. In all honesty, I would say for anything other than very strong beers or beers requiring a bit more fizz, this is my personal preference. Lights blue touch paper and walks away.. tadam17 on "Smoked malt" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/smoked-malt#post-29212 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:12:14 +0000 tadam17 29212@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks for the links here. I think I wanna try smoked beer as well. iceman on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29208 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:54:27 +0000 iceman 29208@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I get mine from the bottle bank because I am a tight Yorkshire man <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_redface.gif" title=":oops:" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "BrewZone 100litre microbrewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewzone-100litre-microbrewery#post-29202 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:08:55 +0000 saracen 29202@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I looked at it and liked what I saw...... until I saw there is Dave Line's book included. Great in it's day, but 40 years out of date now. I don't think the seller understands the subject, so I would be careful. Greg has a large set-up he reckons works very well, but I'm not sure which one. You could E-mail him. outlaw on "BrewZone 100litre microbrewery" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brewzone-100litre-microbrewery#post-29200 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:41:13 +0000 outlaw 29200@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ hi guys i am very intrested in getting one of these setups and wanted to know what youz think of these ? are they worth it and how good are they ,this year we are going to brew alot of beer and i thought that this would fit the bill ,please give me some help and advice cheers saracen on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29180 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:41:47 +0000 saracen 29180@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I would say that's an amazing deal. CarlW21 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29176 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:34:04 +0000 CarlW21 29176@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ No North East, Hartlepool. Is this a good price - £18.95 for 50 amber 500ml glass bottles with caps. <a href="http://www.ampulla.co.uk/Shop-For-Glass/GLASS-BEER-&-CIDER-BOTTLES/c-1-169-204/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ampulla.co.uk/Shop-For-Glass/GLASS-BEER-&-CIDER-BOTTLES/c-1-169-204/</a> saracen on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29173 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:27:45 +0000 saracen 29173@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ They might ask you to buy a beer as well. Would this be in the Paddington area? CarlW21 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29169 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:18:33 +0000 CarlW21 29169@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ saracen ! Genius, pub right over road from me ! Why didn't I think of this ! seamus48 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29162 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:56:54 +0000 seamus48 29162@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I draw some beer from the vessel into a saucepan and add the required sugar, cover, then simmer for 5-10 mins. When it's cooled a bit I add it to a sanitised FV then rack the brew across from the primary FV into it leaving the trub behind. Bottle directly from that. Sometimes, if the beer has been a while clearing in the Primary, I may rack it across to a second santised FV after 14 days, being careful not to add O2, then leave for another week before racking into a final FV with the sugar solution etc as above. Works for me. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29161 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:55:02 +0000 saracen 29161@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Carl. I think the cap you're talking about is the Pin Valve, or S30 Valve cap. This has a valve in it that allows you to inject Co2, or a Nitrogen Co2 mix. It's only the same cap with a valve fitted. It's all on this page: <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/containers/barrelsbarrels.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/containers/barrelsbarrels.html</a> The Pin Valve uses 8.0 gms Sparklets type bulb and the S30 injects from a bigger, hand help cylinder. I have Pin Valve caps on all my barrels, but with the alternative tap fitted, and the cap sealed properly, I think I've only used 3 x 8 gm bulbs in the last 12 months. I brew Bitters and Pale, ideal for a barrel because they don't have as much gas in them. Best source of bottles is your local pub. In return for a couple or quid in the charity box they're likely to give you more than you can carry. Sqiffy on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29157 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:43:06 +0000 Sqiffy 29157@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ We sterilise and then prime each bottle rather than batch priming as Saracen does. Here is how we do it. We move the brew bucket onto a work surface the night before we prime. This gives the sediment a chance to settle if the move disturbed it. Sterilise the bottles. Sterilise a racking cane, trap, tube and bottling stick. Take a small glass kitchen jug with fluid Oz scale on it. Add 8 level Tablespoons of spraymalt. Fill jug with cold water to the 8 Fl oz mark. Whisk with a fork until smooth. Take a 5ml syringe (no needle - multi pack dirt cheap from ebay) and fill from jug to the 5ml mark. Inject into bottle. Repeat for each bottle to completion. A second way we occasionally do it is to add half a (level) teaspoon of brewing sugar to each bottle via a small funnel. Once the bottles are primed get syphoning. Once filled and capped we give the beer a week in the house and then move it out to the garage to condition for three months. So far we have had no problems with infection or beer spoilage using this technique. Lots of bottle options on the shop site or you could just try and pick up recycle types (friends & pubs). I can't comment on the barrel issue as we don't use them. Hope this helps. CarlW21 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29155 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:38:56 +0000 CarlW21 29155@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I have heard about people using the Young's 5 gallon plastic pressure barrels but replacing the cap with some other sort.....anyone know anything about this ? seamus48 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29154 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:38:47 +0000 seamus48 29154@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Never seen the stick thingy... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_redface.gif" title=":oops:" class="bb_smilies" /> Have had no probs with our bottler though. <blockquote>Ok, so I will need 50 500ml bottles, anyone know where I can get them cheap ? </blockquote> This comes up very regularly, in fact, only a few days ago I think. Use the search function on here and it'll take you to the threads mate. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29153 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:36:44 +0000 Mark 29153@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Seamus i did use a little bottler but after a couple of batches bottled it then started dripping so now i have a bottling stick attached to the autosyphon which works great but obviously a bit more fiddly doing this rather than using the little bottler. seamus48 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29151 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:33:35 +0000 seamus48 29151@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>I tried to bottle without it the first time I did a kit. My God, what a mess! </blockquote> Yeah, I remember doing that ... never again <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_redface.gif" title=":oops:" class="bb_smilies" /> We use a 'little bottler' which I assume is the same as the bottling stick thingy. Works well enough, can bottle single handed with no stress now. CarlW21 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29147 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:10:00 +0000 CarlW21 29147@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ok, so I will need 50 500ml bottles, anyone know where I can get them cheap ? Or should I risk getting a replacement pressure barrel ? I don't get this with the Young's Barrel's, if they are meant to withstand pressure why do so many people have a problem with leaks around seals due to pressure ? saracen on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29144 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:56:16 +0000 saracen 29144@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Glass bottles can contain much more fizz than plastic. For Lager, I'd say glass every time. Once again, here's one I prepared earlier: Bottling. The best way of doing it is this; Leave the beer in the FV for 2 weeks. By that time fermentation will be complete and the beer will be almost clear. Put your sugar into a saucepan, up to 125 gms for bottling 40 pints, about 3 gms per pint, and add half a pint of water. Boil it up for 5 minutes. Put the solution into a 2.0 lt jug, cool it to the same temperature as the beer and syphon some beer into the jug until it's full. Pour it into your barrel. Syphon the rest of the beer into the barrel, cap it, roll it round the floor for a minute or so and immediately put the beer into bottles. This way, the sugar is all evenly distributed, there's less handling so less chance of contamination, no stirring so a minimal risk of introducing oxygen and you will get far less sediment in the bottles. Store it at about 20°c for 2 weeks, then 2 weeks at a lower temperature. Hope it helps. Sqiffy on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29134 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:47:21 +0000 Sqiffy 29134@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I'm with Seamus on this one. Glass. No contest. We use flip-tops because they can be sealed as soon as the bottle is full. We ferment in a bucket and then use a syphon fitted with a bottling stick. Pretty easy and no leaks. I tried to bottle without it the first time I did a kit. My God, what a mess! <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/bottling-stick.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/bottling-stick.html</a> seamus48 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29132 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:27:55 +0000 seamus48 29132@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Personally, I don't like PET (plastic) bottles. We used them with our first kit and they were fine, however, when we came to re-use them they always seemed to leak (gas not liquid) and beer always came out flat (ish). I use brown glass now and won't go back to plastic. Just my opinion mind. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> CarlW21 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29128 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:10:18 +0000 CarlW21 29128@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Excellent thanks, so bottles are the way to go then. Are plastic ones ok ? and any tips on bottling ? Further info: Wilkinsons have got back in touch and offered a replacement/refund and also will compensate by sending me the 40 pints lost due to this faulty barrel. What do people make of these <a href="http://www.brewsmarter.co.uk/try-a-coopers-ox-bar-500ml-pet-bottle-per-bottle-978-p.asp">Ox-Bar bottles </a> Thanks Everyone saracen on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29112 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:06:41 +0000 saracen 29112@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ The problem is, how do you dispense it? Beer needs to condition after it's brewed, and you do this by adding sugar and allowing it to ferment out for a week or so in a warm atmosphere. This produces Co2, which helps to preserve the beer, and pressure, which holds the fizz in the beer. If you put it in a demi-john with an airlock, you'll get no pressure and flat lager. If you cork the demi-john, it will be blown out and you still get no pressure. If you pour from a demi-john, air will mix with the beer left in it and it with oxidise and go bad. For lager, which really does need a hefty amount of fizz, the only real way is bottles, with 3 gms of sugar per pint. Barrels are OK, but you will never get anything like the fizz you get in a glass bottle. CarlW21 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29111 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:57:35 +0000 CarlW21 29111@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ What about a demijohn with some kind of cork ? I was thinking about 5 glass ones maybe at about £5-6 each would amount to almost the price of a barrel.... or with a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermentation_lock">fermentation lock</a> saracen on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29107 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:13:26 +0000 saracen 29107@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Carl. That's a big leak. I've never seen it that bad. The tap needs to be screwed in REALLY tight. The black seal is quite hard and won't distort, and the thread will stand up to it. Twist the tap centre to line it up. The tap itself is a bit of a dodgy item and there is a better solution. See here: <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/youngs-barrel-taps-leaking" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/youngs-barrel-taps-leaking</a> The next problem will come with the cap leaking gas. I wrote this in response to all those who had the problem: To seal a cap. When you take the cap off a barrel, clean it in the following way. Prise the seal out of the recess inside the cap and drop it into some water from the kettle in something like a glass measuring jug. The hot water will make the seal go back to it's original shape and any groove left by the neck of the barrel will disappear. You may have to do this a couple of times. Then give the cap itself a good dose of boiling water to clean any traces of Vaseline from inside the cap. That is, of course, if you used Vaseline to help it seal in the first place. Cool the cap and the sealing ring in the fridge/freezer, then put the ring back in the recess. Apply a THIN film of Vaseline to the SURFACE OF THE SEAL ONLY. Excess Vaseline can make the seal slip out of the groove when tightening. Make sure the cap is cold, fit it and screw it down until the seal just touches the neck, then give it a maximum of a quarter of a turn. It needs to be on firmly, but not screwed down too tight or the seal can distort. Young's barrels have their drawbacks, but once you get used to them they are OK. Anything else tends to get expensive, and I gave up all that bottling pantomime 30 years ago. oldbrewer on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29106 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:11:16 +0000 oldbrewer 29106@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I put a beer for immediate consumption such as London Pride in a King Keg and the stronger beers in Pet bottles. This means that you always beer available as some are conditioning. Sqiffy on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29104 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:56:10 +0000 Sqiffy 29104@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ All our beer goes in flip top glass bottles. <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/swing-top-beer-bottles-500ml-12.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/swing-top-beer-bottles-500ml-12.html</a> They are a fag to clean and prime but they will last for ages in storage and we've only lost 2 pints to faulty seals and never had a bottle bomb. We don't have room for a corny set-up so bottles work for us. iceman on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29103 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:53:58 +0000 iceman 29103@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Have a look at my thread corny v king keg Might help you CarlW21 on "Best storage ?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-storage#post-29102 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:43:54 +0000 CarlW21 29102@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I bought a Young's Home Brew Kit, "40 pints lager". When it came to moving it for the fermentation barrel provided I bought a Young's 5 gallon pressure barrel from Wilko's for about £20 or so. After the 1st night in the barrel at least 3 gallons had leaked out through the seal of the tap (not the tap itself)...... Questions - Any ideas to why this happened ? - After looking online after this it seems a few people have had problems with leaking barrel's so I don't want to get another...what is the best storage for home brew...(bottles, carboys, etc...) ? Many Thanks Ian on "Recipe ideas when using honey" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/recipe-ideas-when-using-honey#post-29036 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:30:56 +0000 Ian 29036@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I am looking for a recipe that uses honey. I have been given about 2KG of honey from a friend and was wondering how to include this in a brew? I have read the honey beer recipe on the 'recipe' page which sounds good, but I am also looking for ideas on spicing up a beer kit by adding some honey. I read the other month that someone had bought a cheap kit and added honey (and other ingredients) and it turned out alright. Just after some ideas? Any ideas? Cheers, Ian johnh on "wheelers new book release date now oct 2012" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wheelers-new-book-release-date-now-oct-2012#post-29033 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:52:24 +0000 johnh 29033@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ just had a look at the link you've put up there saracen, it makes me feel sorry for the poor fella(G.W.)he seems quite stressed....don't blame him for takin' sometime out for himself...i always have thought that writers love what they do, and when their books were finished they just submited them for publishing...you tend to forget about people putting deadline pressure on them and suchlike...especially as he says he's no spring chicken,and does find it harder these days....stress is no good at anytime of life, let alone as you get older...i for one hope he concentrate's on his health, and when he's feeling better and if he's got his health he can do his books whenever he feels like it....my best wishes go out to him anyway.. Mark on "wheelers new book release date now oct 2012" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wheelers-new-book-release-date-now-oct-2012#post-28985 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:14:22 +0000 Mark 28985@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Oh Jims stupid beer kit forum, went there once didn't like the layout then found this great forum <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> Hamish on "wheelers new book release date now oct 2012" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wheelers-new-book-release-date-now-oct-2012#post-28968 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:40:54 +0000 Hamish 28968@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>i could do with a new copy my other has the pages stuck together</blockquote> <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> I wouldn't expect it in October either, reading between the lines over at Jim's. outlaw on "wheelers new book release date now oct 2012" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wheelers-new-book-release-date-now-oct-2012#post-28967 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:30:04 +0000 outlaw 28967@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ hi saracen yes its his new book complete homebrewing ,i got an email today off amazon saying its put back till mid october,i dont know whats happened this is the third time its been held back now i think <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> i could do with a new copy my other has the pages stuck together <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_redface.gif" title=":oops:" class="bb_smilies" /> <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> Als Pals on "wheelers new book release date now oct 2012" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wheelers-new-book-release-date-now-oct-2012#post-28952 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:15:49 +0000 Als Pals 28952@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ok Saracen, thanks mate, I'll look forward to some more of greg's recipes <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "wheelers new book release date now oct 2012" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wheelers-new-book-release-date-now-oct-2012#post-28950 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:13:12 +0000 saracen 28950@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Als. I've sent Greg an Extract recipe for Ringwood 49er. The reason it's not listed in GW's book is because it uses Torrefied Wheat, and you can't steep it. However, after some recent discussion with Hamish, we came to the conclusion you can probably substitute Wheat Malt Extract, provided you take the relevant (Barley) Malt Extract amount out. That's the basis of the recipe, so see how it goes. To get close you'll need to use Wyeast 1187 Ringwood. It will be beer, anyway. saracen on "anybody intrested in buying 2 minibrew conical fermenters" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/anybody-intrested-in-buying-2-minibrew-conical-fermenters#post-28947 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:09:08 +0000 saracen 28947@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ok Techno. There are all sorts of brew lengths, but if you fancy one and it's too much, get in touch. I've got all the recipes saved (over 100!!) and it's a simple matter to change the brew length. How's that for personal service. Let me have anything you find out about the EPA and we'll see if we can guess it. Bored today so I did a few more. Hi Nath. Sorry to hear you've been out of it, and glad you're better. We need you! There doesn't seem to be much sickness around here, but all along the South of England seems to be down. Most of the people I know in Torbay seem ill one way or another. Als Pals on "wheelers new book release date now oct 2012" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wheelers-new-book-release-date-now-oct-2012#post-28945 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:07:06 +0000 Als Pals 28945@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hopefully will be even more recipes to choose from in his new book <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Saracen, is it possible to do a ringwood 49er recipe in extract, in GW book it can't convert it. Or any of the ringwood beers? I'm a big fan of ringwood <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> Technotrucker on "anybody intrested in buying 2 minibrew conical fermenters" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/anybody-intrested-in-buying-2-minibrew-conical-fermenters#post-28942 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:54:09 +0000 Technotrucker 28942@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Would love them..but got holls coming up in about 6 weeks... Saracen...looking forward to these smaller recipes... Nath on "anybody intrested in buying 2 minibrew conical fermenters" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/anybody-intrested-in-buying-2-minibrew-conical-fermenters#post-28941 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:49:25 +0000 Nath 28941@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ive had a bit of a rough few weeks, but all is good again so you will be seeing a lot more of me. Well... Virtually anyway <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "anybody intrested in buying 2 minibrew conical fermenters" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/anybody-intrested-in-buying-2-minibrew-conical-fermenters#post-28939 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:46:51 +0000 saracen 28939@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Youi'll buy anything, Nath. How are you. Don't see as much as we used to. Nath on "anybody intrested in buying 2 minibrew conical fermenters" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/anybody-intrested-in-buying-2-minibrew-conical-fermenters#post-28935 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:31:34 +0000 Nath 28935@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Details Mate?? saracen on "wheelers new book release date now oct 2012" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wheelers-new-book-release-date-now-oct-2012#post-28932 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:57:34 +0000 saracen 28932@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ah well. All good things come to those who wait. Which book? Is it "CAMRA's complete home brewing"? I would like an updated "Brew Your Own British Real Ale". I think mine is current and it's 3rd Edition 2009. This explains the position <a href="http://www.practicalbrewing.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=298" rel="nofollow">http://www.practicalbrewing.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=298</a> No point making yourself ill. outlaw on "wheelers new book release date now oct 2012" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wheelers-new-book-release-date-now-oct-2012#post-28929 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:40:15 +0000 outlaw 28929@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> outlaw on "anybody intrested in buying 2 minibrew conical fermenters" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/anybody-intrested-in-buying-2-minibrew-conical-fermenters#post-28907 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:49 +0000 outlaw 28907@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ ones 6 gallon and the other is 8 gallon saracen on "best hop i can use for dry hopping my ipa" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-hop-i-can-use-for-dry-hopping-my-ipa#post-28594 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:19:44 +0000 saracen 28594@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yes. You're the brewer, so you can do what you want. Snag is, flavours and aromas tend to mask each other, but it's all experience. Small amounts of the bittering hops, Simcoe and Summit. Mark on "Greene King Historic find." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/greene-king-historic-find#post-28571 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:22:00 +0000 Mark 28571@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yes i see what you mean, i bet the head brewer has had a crate or two away. Be interesting if they had posted a close up piccy of the bottle and the label. outlaw on "best hop i can use for dry hopping my ipa" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-hop-i-can-use-for-dry-hopping-my-ipa#post-28563 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:19:09 +0000 outlaw 28563@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ quicky mate could i add a little of each hop ? outlaw on "best hop i can use for dry hopping my ipa" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-hop-i-can-use-for-dry-hopping-my-ipa#post-28562 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:13:27 +0000 outlaw 28562@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ thanks saracen i will do that <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "best hop i can use for dry hopping my ipa" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-hop-i-can-use-for-dry-hopping-my-ipa#post-28561 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:56:43 +0000 saracen 28561@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yes. I'd go for 25 gms of Citra, but I've never used pellets. I don't know if it might make a mess. The other option is Galaxy, but it's very high in oils. I think 15 gms would be an absolute maximum. I'd try it with 10 gms. I wouldn't think Simcoe is right for dry hopping, but I've never used them. outlaw on "best hop i can use for dry hopping my ipa" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-hop-i-can-use-for-dry-hopping-my-ipa#post-28560 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:44:45 +0000 outlaw 28560@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ hi sarecen 60 min was summit 10 min was citra pellets 10 min was simcoe 0 min (steep)was the galaxy doe that give you a better idea mate cheers saracen on "Greene King Historic find." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/greene-king-historic-find#post-28553 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:18:23 +0000 saracen 28553@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I suspect there might some ER Coronation Ale 'forgotten' in the cellars. I haven't thought about getting any, and I suspect I might have more luck finding some Rocking Horse sh*t! Mark on "Greene King Historic find." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/greene-king-historic-find#post-28547 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:57:18 +0000 Mark 28547@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yes i see what you mean especially when he said there could be more vintage beers awaiting to be rediscovered. Do you think the next discovery could come just before the queens 60th anniversary in June? As you are a local round that way have you been on to greene king about the possibility of getting one of these finds? saracen on "best hop i can use for dry hopping my ipa" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-hop-i-can-use-for-dry-hopping-my-ipa#post-28545 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:50:56 +0000 saracen 28545@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ From your question in another thread. Hi Outlaw. It's going to depend on the style of beer you brewed and when the hops were put in. I know it's an IPA and presume it's an American style. Any hops you add in the last ten minutes are intended to give flavour and, to a small extent, arroma. In order to reinforce the character of theses hops, use them to dry hop, which will give the aroma. So, whatever went in at 10 minutes from the end of the boil, and I suspect it was Galaxy or Citra or both, use 10 - 20 gms for dry hopping. If it's Citra, use 25 gms ..... unless, of course, you're making something way off the wall. saracen on "Greene King Historic find." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/greene-king-historic-find#post-28544 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:48:25 +0000 saracen 28544@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Well, with the film coming out, and this: <blockquote>The dusty bottles were rediscovered among 3,000 others, containing other commemorative beers that also failed to hit the shelves.</blockquote> and the fact that they were 'rediscoverd' last year, makes you wonder if they know full well what's down there and they are waiting for the right time to make a headline. <blockquote>(Johm Bexon) said he hadn’t ruled out finding more ancient gems, adding: “We have brewed beer on the same site in Suffolk for over 200 years and there is a network of cellars under the brewery which means there could be more vintage beers just waiting to be rediscovered."</blockquote> All publicity is good publicity...... unless you're Anthony Worrall-Thompson. The inexorable march of time has made me very cynical. Mark on "Greene King Historic find." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/greene-king-historic-find#post-28542 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:36:24 +0000 Mark 28542@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ What do you mean when you say convenient timing? saracen on "Greene King Historic find." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/greene-king-historic-find#post-28540 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:34:05 +0000 saracen 28540@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yes. Convenient timing, don't you think? Technotrucker on "stainless steel v plastic brewing equipment" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/stainless-steel-v-plastic-brewing-equipment#post-28538 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:31:37 +0000 Technotrucker 28538@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I started off with plastic, but now my HLT is enamel, mash tun is still plastic, boiler is SS. outlaw on "best hop i can use for dry hopping my ipa" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/best-hop-i-can-use-for-dry-hopping-my-ipa#post-28537 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:27:45 +0000 outlaw 28537@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ hi just finished an ipa with summit simcoe galaxy and citra hops and wondered what youz would recommend me dry hopping with out of these hops they are all high AA aswell ,dont know weather to chuck a bit of each in and how many grams do you recommend me using cheers Mark on "Greene King Historic find." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/greene-king-historic-find#post-28535 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:18:57 +0000 Mark 28535@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Fascinating story that Saracen, have just read about it on the internet <a href="http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/bury_st_edmunds_coronation_ale_found_as_movie_highlights_royal_story_1_1183783" rel="nofollow">http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/bury_st_edmunds_coronation_ale_found_as_movie_highlights_royal_story_1_1183783</a> garrycav on "Greene King Historic find." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/greene-king-historic-find#post-28528 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:43:41 +0000 garrycav 28528@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I'm off to the Greene King brewery in a couple of weeks for a belated xmas party....I'll see if I can pursuade them to part with one <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Greene King Historic find." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/greene-king-historic-find#post-28527 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:32:38 +0000 saracen 28527@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Now, I know what you all think of Greene King, but there was a big story about them on the local news last night. In 1936 Greene King produced a beer for the coronation of Edward VIII. Well, that went a bit wrong and the beer was never marketed. Greene KIng have always been a bit laid back and all over the brewery there are mountains of old kit no-one ever throws away but recently there has been a lot of development work around the brewery. Sadly, mostly turning bits of it into high priced flats. Some months ago some workmen were clearing out and renovating some old cellars and in the darkest recesses were some crates. Turned out to be 2,000 bottles of the Edward VIII Coronation Ale. It was tested and was sound, found to be 12% ABV and some lucky reporter was there last night when they drew some corks and downed a few bottles. Apparently it has a Port-like taste, and a kick like a mule! Rumour has it there were 2,100 bottles when the workmen found it, and they didn't surface for a week. Barracuda on "Good Cornish Ciders" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/good-cornish-ciders#post-28453 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:25:01 +0000 Barracuda 28453@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I was very upset when I found Healey's had been made to change the Rattler label. <blockquote> I tried a pint of skinners last time I was in Truro, and it was aweful, not sure if it was just a bad pint or what :/ </blockquote> It does have a very Farmhouse taste, so certainly not to everyones preference. On a related note, I had a pint of 'Skreech' Cider from Zummerzet a while back; It really did smell like a farm.. And i've just reminded myself of the joys of Ye Olde Cider Bar, Newton Abbot. Some good ole chewable, face puckering farmhouse offerings in there, for sure. But back to Cornwall.... I must admit, I've never had a bad pint from Skinners, they seem to have a skill in producing easily quaffable bevvies. johnh on "Good Cornish Ciders" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/good-cornish-ciders#post-28452 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:06:20 +0000 johnh 28452@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ +1's about the rattler...my brother brought me a selection from the brewery last year. he did the brewery tour thing....very nice JUICE'.... Nath on "stainless steel v plastic brewing equipment" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/stainless-steel-v-plastic-brewing-equipment#post-28451 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:01:32 +0000 Nath 28451@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Id love to have all stainless steel items, but I dont fart money from my belly button so plastic is a good trade off. Saracen has pointed out the pros and cons. I do have my eye on the 32litre pan for a fermenter though. Mmmmmmmm shiney! Nath on "Good Cornish Ciders" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/good-cornish-ciders#post-28447 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:55:35 +0000 Nath 28447@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Rattler all the way! Wardie on "Good Cornish Ciders" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/good-cornish-ciders#post-28440 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:24:49 +0000 Wardie 28440@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I tried a pint of skinners last time I was in Truro, and it was aweful, not sure if it was just a bad pint or what :/ amico1582 on "Good Cornish Ciders" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/good-cornish-ciders#post-28438 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:08:57 +0000 amico1582 28438@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yeah I have been drinking <a href="http://www.simplycornishhampers.com/rattler-cider-3-flavours">Cornish Rattler Cider</a> and its very good probably my favourite saracen on "stainless steel v plastic brewing equipment" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/stainless-steel-v-plastic-brewing-equipment#post-28429 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:11:58 +0000 saracen 28429@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ For all practical purposes, I would have thought there's no difference, but it has to be better to be using stainless steel. 1) Easier to clean. 2) Plastic will harbour Bacteria in scratches, etc. 3) Plastic can harbour odours that will affect the beer. 3) Stands boiling liquid better and for longer. There can be a drawback. Stainless Steel, despite the name, actuially stains very easily with certain chemicals. Acids need to be avoided, and probably lots of other chemicals. You wpould need the right cleaners, especially for food production. Well.... beer's food.... isn't it? outlaw on "stainless steel v plastic brewing equipment" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/stainless-steel-v-plastic-brewing-equipment#post-28422 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:31:11 +0000 outlaw 28422@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ hi is there a difference between them for the quality of brewing? people say its better to use steel rather than plastic e.g as in boilers and fermenters or doe they give same results i wondered what you guys thought thanks