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Brew UK Forum » Forum: Guestbook - Recent Posts http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Brew UK Forum » Forum: Guestbook - Recent Posts en Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:43:42 +0000 Nath on "Hello all...intro and ginger beer enquiry :o)" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-allintro-and-ginger-beer-enquiry-o#post-30163 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:42:06 +0000 Nath 30163@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yo! Welcome along. Mark on "Hello all...intro and ginger beer enquiry :o)" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-allintro-and-ginger-beer-enquiry-o#post-30136 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:59:17 +0000 Mark 30136@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ not my cup of tea <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" /> aderuk on "Hello all...intro and ginger beer enquiry :o)" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-allintro-and-ginger-beer-enquiry-o#post-30134 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:57:30 +0000 aderuk 30134@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I made this a while ago and maxed out with the ginger,and boy it was sharp some people loved it and some hated it.If i make it again i will keep the ginger to lower end. kristopgun on "Hello all...intro and ginger beer enquiry :o)" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-allintro-and-ginger-beer-enquiry-o#post-30057 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:07:47 +0000 kristopgun 30057@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Got it. Thanks grmski! grmski on "Hello all...intro and ginger beer enquiry :o)" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-allintro-and-ginger-beer-enquiry-o#post-30007 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:53:05 +0000 grmski 30007@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/recipes-ginger-beer" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/recipes-ginger-beer</a> kristopgun on "Hello all...intro and ginger beer enquiry :o)" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-allintro-and-ginger-beer-enquiry-o#post-30006 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:53:06 +0000 kristopgun 30006@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Great site & very informative, i've just moved to the US after living in NZ for the last 4 years (originally from UK tho) and find myself now deprived of both the shop bought non alcoholic ginger beer AND my good kiwi friends home brew Coopers derived alcoholic ginger beer <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" /> Fortunately I have just been given a brewing kit by my in laws and would like to start of course, with an alcoholic Ginger Beer. I have searched the site and have read Tony's posts about his ginger beer with interest and seen several mentions of the recipe as being found in the recipe section...i cannot for the life of me find it tho? Could anyone help me out and send me a link to this recipe or tell me exactly where it is? Also does anyone know if the alcohol content on the Coopers Ginger Beer mix can be boosted and how? According to my research the standard mix allows for 3.5% abv and i would like to aim more for the 6% abv mark. Any help is much appreciated!! Cheers Kris saracen on "Working in a brewery?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/working-in-a-brewery#post-29937 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:07:22 +0000 saracen 29937@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I've worked in and around Greene King brewery on and off for 15 years, but mostly in the Transport dept. Normally, a brewery apprenticship is 5 years, so how does what they are offering compare? Microbrewery is a very flexible term. This looks like quite big one, with 15 beers listed and 7.5 years established. All I can really say is that commercial brewing is nothing like home brewing. There are budgetary pressures and logistics to take into account. The other consideration is job security. The statistics for microbrewery closures make sobering reading, although it tends to be the small ones that go. In all, I'd say research them a bit, try to talk to people who work there, or who have worked there and left. If it's something that's going to sustain your interest, go for it. It's a big field and there is an awful lot to learn, and it's more than a job. It needs to be looked at as a career. Als Pals on "Working in a brewery?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/working-in-a-brewery#post-29935 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:03:58 +0000 Als Pals 29935@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ That's one of the things as well jim the money wouldn't start off great and probably wouldn't get much better for a few years <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_cry.gif" title=":cry:" class="bb_smilies" /> my missus reckons I should go for it which was a bit of a surprise nothing like the backing of the missus!! Jim on "Working in a brewery?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/working-in-a-brewery#post-29933 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:56:37 +0000 Jim 29933@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ If you can do it financially then I'd say go for it! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Let us know if you do and I might pop round for a brewery tour! Als Pals on "Working in a brewery?" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/working-in-a-brewery#post-29931 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:52:18 +0000 Als Pals 29931@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi guys, Does anyone know anyone who works or who has worked in a brewery before? Reason I ask is iv been offered a position at a small micro brewery called red squirrel in Hemel hempstead as a trainee brewer. I'm a legionella risk assessor at the moment and really feeling a career change whilst iv still got a bit of youth left! I know it would be physically demanding and I'll probably never wanna to smell home brew again let alone taste it. Just wondered if anyone knew of anyone who has experience in the field and whether they enjoy the job? Does anyone have any thoughts about this do u think it's worth following up or would working in a brewery be a big no no?!? Cheers all emma-cockerill on "Hi all" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-1#post-29862 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:25:26 +0000 emma-cockerill 29862@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ ok thanks will do <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Nath on "Hi all" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-1#post-29860 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:20:53 +0000 Nath 29860@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Emma - its best to make a new thread and give us some more detail, that way you will get a load more responses and your thread can have the question for the subject making it easier for us to find <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> emma-cockerill on "Hi all" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-1#post-29859 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:18:15 +0000 emma-cockerill 29859@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi, Im doing a project at college on: Has the method of brewing ale and lager improved the taste in the last 50 years? I would just like to know your opinions on whether you think the taste of ale/lager has improved over the years. Any replies would be great, thanks <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Nath on "Hi all" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-1#post-29752 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:14:17 +0000 Nath 29752@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Welcome along matey <blockquote>For Christmas my wonderful family have purchased me the All Grain Starter Kit from Brew UK</blockquote> -Such a lucky git! Well done on the summer lightning choice, good ol' Salisbury beer! beerlover1983 on "Hi all" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-1#post-29666 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:22:21 +0000 beerlover1983 29666@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Welcome to the forums and that is a great christmas present to get <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Hi all" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-1#post-29659 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:32:43 +0000 saracen 29659@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Batch sparging is the system I use. I don't think it makes any real difference, but it's easier than the alternatives. Summer Lightning is a very popular kit. If you have any queries, just post a question. There's usually someone around to help. Mech on "Hi all" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-1#post-29655 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:13:02 +0000 Mech 29655@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thank you for the welcome. I have chose to do the Hop Back Summer Lightning kit. I have gone through the AG process in my head using various internet sources and am fairly confident with what is required, I will have a test run just to be sure. The only thing I can't decide on is which way to sparge, I am drawn to batch sparging. saracen on "Hi all" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-1#post-29651 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:52:58 +0000 saracen 29651@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Welcome Mech. It's a great hobby with good rewards. Remember 3 rules: Be scrupulously clean, be methodical, and be patient. What kit are you doing? Hamish on "Hi all" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-1#post-29650 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:52:19 +0000 Hamish 29650@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Welcome along Mech, have you decided which kit you'll go for?. seamus48 on "Hi all" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-1#post-29648 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:35:32 +0000 seamus48 29648@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Welcome mate... happy brewing! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> Mech on "Hi all" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-1#post-29647 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:33:12 +0000 Mech 29647@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi everyone, To introduce myself, this is my first time on this forum and have recently returned to brewing after having a go in the early 80's, WOW hasn't everything improved for the better. I have done about a dozen kits to get me back into the swing of things, moved onto extract kits and have done about half a dozen of them and I am really impressed with the results. For Christmas my wonderful family have purchased me the All Grain Starter Kit from Brew UK and I have also obtained some other basic equipment needed. I'm know ready for a test run and then I shall have a go at my first all grain kit, can't wait <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Happy brewing everyone and what a fantastic forum. Greg on "How long to stir" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/how-long-to-stir#post-29406 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:38:18 +0000 Greg 29406@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Usually run mine for about 48 hrs then leave to settle out. Sometimes less, depends on the yeast but never longer than 48 hrs, well so far anyway. saracen on "Hi from Southampton" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-southampton#post-29392 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:33:47 +0000 saracen 29392@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nath. What did you make of the Poacher tweak? It was given to me by a very experienced brewer. Make a Wherry kit. Cut up and de-stone 2.0 kg of Plums. Add these and 25gms of Liquorice (Pontefract Cakes) to the FV while the beer ferments. Proceed as normal thereafter. I've got half a Wherry kit somewhere from 2 years back. I'll give it a go. Nath on "Hi from Southampton" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-southampton#post-29388 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:28:10 +0000 Nath 29388@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hahah, I just saw that. Thank flippin gawd! It will save me looking it up every 3rd post I do! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Hi from Southampton" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-southampton#post-29384 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:24:44 +0000 saracen 29384@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Nath The famous mod is now in the FAQ section. Nath on "How long to stir" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/how-long-to-stir#post-29379 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:15:53 +0000 Nath 29379@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ +1, then I let my yeast to settle for about 24 hours or more before decanting. Stir plates rock so much. Nath on "Hi from Southampton" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-southampton#post-29378 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:13:28 +0000 Nath 29378@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hello Coby! Well done on the Wherry kit, you cant go far wrong with that bad boy. After youve had a go with the wherry, why not try making it again and use Saracens uber cool pimped out wherry mega mod! <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/its-christmas-brew-time" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/its-christmas-brew-time</a> - post 2 Make sure you keep a few bottles of each and try them out against eachother. HAppY bReWINg! Hamish on "Hi from Southampton" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-southampton#post-29357 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:11:47 +0000 Hamish 29357@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Coby, welcome along. Als Pals on "How long to stir" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/how-long-to-stir#post-29333 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:01:41 +0000 Als Pals 29333@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Cheers hamish, leave it running until its fermented out I shall do! Goliath on "Hi from Southampton" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-southampton#post-29332 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:01:21 +0000 Goliath 29332@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hello there! Hamish on "How long to stir" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/how-long-to-stir#post-29330 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:56:56 +0000 Hamish 29330@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ My stir plate should be finished imminently and I intend to leave it running until the starter has fermented out. Als Pals on "How long to stir" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/how-long-to-stir#post-29321 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:29:10 +0000 Als Pals 29321@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi guys, I was lucky enough to grab a stir plate from one of the labs i drop samples off at <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> currently got my starter going now for my ESB brew day on Saturday. So I see alot of u guys using stir plates and wondered how long do you stir the starter for, for hours on end or just 15 minutes every now and then. Cheers all Sqiffy on "Hello All" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-all-2#post-29097 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:53:42 +0000 Sqiffy 29097@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Why is there a Woodforde's kit on the St. Peter's Microbrewery? I know Woodbastwick isn't all that far from South Elmham but the beers produced by the respective breweries are worlds apart! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Enjoy your brewing Briff. Here's to you! Cheers. saracen on "Hello All" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-all-2#post-29093 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:33:22 +0000 saracen 29093@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Briff. You've started with a good kit. It has everything you need, and to move on from there is simple and costs very little. Briff on "Hello All" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-all-2#post-29089 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:19:12 +0000 Briff 29089@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ howdy Technotrucker i got this kit hopefully it will stand me in goodstead for some brewing <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/micro/complete-st-peters-starter-equipment-set.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/micro/complete-st-peters-starter-equipment-set.html</a> i was recently in new york and had a tour of brooklyn largers brewery, it was amazing and very exciting... wildbrew on "Hello All" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-all-2#post-29082 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:13:28 +0000 wildbrew 29082@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Briff welcome you won't go wrong with this forum <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Technotrucker on "Hello All" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-all-2#post-29063 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:31:07 +0000 Technotrucker 29063@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Welcome Briff.. What's the kit? any Q's just ask...today a kit..tomorrow who knowes. Als Pals on "Hello All" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-all-2#post-29060 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:27:07 +0000 Als Pals 29060@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi mate and welcome to this wonderful addictive hobby <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Briff on "Hello All" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-all-2#post-29058 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:25:28 +0000 Briff 29058@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hello all, Just wanted to say a quick hello, just ordered my first beer brewing kit, and i cannot wait to start brewing hopefully ths weekend, just intime to have my first batch for the end ofthe 6 nations ..... oldbrewer on "newbie" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie-3#post-29037 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:57:56 +0000 oldbrewer 29037@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Welcome to the forum, we exchange ideas, have a drink and put the world right. beany151067 on "newbie" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie-3#post-29035 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:30:05 +0000 beany151067 29035@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ thanks guys i will hopefully be making beer and wine. johnh on "Hi from Southampton" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-southampton#post-29034 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:23:45 +0000 johnh 29034@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ hi coby, welcome to the forum...just have a look through all the different threads that have been posted at your leisure, you'll find lots of idea's/advice..and you'll pick up lots of tips....also any questions you have just ask and someone will help you with the answer/or/find the answer for you...there is a good bunch of knowledgeable men on this forum...Plus there is the shop to get anything you need for brewing... it's a great hobby with a great rewards! saracen on "Hi from Southampton" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-southampton#post-29031 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:16:01 +0000 saracen 29031@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Sorry, Coby. That starter kit gives you everything you need for kit brewing, and if you want to move on to extract brewing, all you need is a big stock pot. Wherry is a good base to experiment with as well. You can tinker with it by adding different hops during the fermentation to give different aromas and influence the taste. All the info is on here. Happy Brewing Coby on "Hi from Southampton" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-southampton#post-29030 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:08:13 +0000 Coby 29030@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks for the friendly welcome fellas - think I'll be taking Saracen's advice and starting with the Woodfordes kit before I take on anything more technical. Definitely want to work up to all grain brewing eventually though, otherwise it'll feel like I'm cheating! The names COBY by the way, there's no 'R' in it - them's for pirates! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "Hello !!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-8#post-28993 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:10:09 +0000 Mark 28993@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ hello Tebb on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28990 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:03:06 +0000 Tebb 28990@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nite all. Early start all week. Tebb on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28983 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:07:32 +0000 Tebb 28983@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks dude, just worrying a bit really as all my other brews bubbled like mad. Thanks for putting me at ease as I'm really looking forward to this one and this is the first time I've ever stirred the yeast in, I normally just pitch it on the top. So all should be good then? saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28980 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:02:14 +0000 saracen 28980@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ It happens. Haven't done this kit but the head in the FV is produced by fermentation, so it's underway. It will catch up. saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28979 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:59:13 +0000 saracen 28979@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ What makes you think it's slow to start? Tebb on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28977 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:56:50 +0000 Tebb 28977@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Good evening lads, just a quick question, if anybody's out there? Anybody done the munitions docklands porter kit? Only asking because this one seems to be a very slow starter. Any idea what's goin on? All my other kits started fermenting after 8-12 hours. This porter does have signs of a head in the fermenter, is this normal? Look forward to ur reply <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> Hamish on "newbie" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie-3#post-28974 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:48:48 +0000 Hamish 28974@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Welcome along. Nath on "newbie" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie-3#post-28936 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:36:21 +0000 Nath 28936@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yooooooooooooooo! Mark on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28856 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:29:24 +0000 Mark 28856@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Post 57 is it Hamish in disguise??? Has he traded information on here with anybody? saracen on "newbie" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie-3#post-28855 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:29:19 +0000 saracen 28855@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hello, Beanie. Any help we can give just ask. Are you going the way most go when they start and buy this: <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/micro/complete-woodfordes-starter-equipment-set.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/micro/complete-woodfordes-starter-equipment-set.html</a> Excellent way to start. Mark on "newbie" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie-3#post-28854 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:21:47 +0000 Mark 28854@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ hello wildbrew on "newbie" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie-3#post-28850 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:59:05 +0000 wildbrew 28850@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi beany151067 will you be making Beer or wine <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> or both welcome to the brew forum. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> Technotrucker on "newbie" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie-3#post-28849 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:55:47 +0000 Technotrucker 28849@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ask away sunshine..and welcome to the forum. seamus48 on "newbie" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie-3#post-28847 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:56:38 +0000 seamus48 28847@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Welcome mate... beany151067 on "newbie" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/newbie-3#post-28846 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:44:26 +0000 beany151067 28846@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ hi everyone i am a complete newbie to all this brewing.this forum looks like it has great people and advice so i will probably be asking soon. regards rob........................ saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28845 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:38:41 +0000 saracen 28845@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Post 57. ??? <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> Technotrucker on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28837 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:26:56 +0000 Technotrucker 28837@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Welcome Tebb to the forum. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> Technotrucker on "Hello !!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-8#post-28833 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:36:06 +0000 Technotrucker 28833@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Tadam... The best thing you could do start brewing...don't known about Mango never tried it..one of the guys may have done a brew!! Interesting flavour..distinctive taste..let us know how it go's. tadam17 on "Hello !!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-8#post-28830 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:47:07 +0000 tadam17 28830@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hello there! I am really interested to start brewing as well though I am still about 2 weeks away from finally getting a crack at it. I would want to try and infuse my own flavors at it. I am very keen to try how Mango will very well mix with it. tadam17 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28829 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:45:24 +0000 tadam17 28829@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Well hello there! I would like to welcome you to the forum though I am new here as well. For me, it all started when I was able to visit a brewing company through a trip we joined en route to Germany. It was really great and that got me thinking since. I then took a look at a lot of options online and have very well traded with a lot of information with people who are in the same line of interest. Tebb on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28828 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:42:25 +0000 Tebb 28828@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I've been brewing ruby red, nelsons revenge,wherry,ole home wrecker,yorkshire bitter and in the bucket now is a muntons docklands porter which has been bloody slow in starting. I had to get a second fermenter because I couldn't wait to do another kit...' best one for me is the nelsons revenge, only got about 5pints left. Got to get off to work now, how I love Monday's. Smell ya laters. seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28811 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:53:15 +0000 seamus48 28811@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Me 2 <img src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Seamus48/seamuspatriot-1.gif"> Timbo77 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28808 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:46:06 +0000 Timbo77 28808@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I'm still ere <img src="http://serve.mysmiley.net/happy/happy0005.gif"> seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28803 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:38:32 +0000 seamus48 28803@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ You'll never get yer '24 hour badge' that way guys... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28800 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:35:52 +0000 Mark 28800@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yep and me as well cu2 seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28798 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:35:21 +0000 seamus48 28798@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Night mate... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28797 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:34:48 +0000 saracen 28797@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Right. I'll go there. Thanks, Mark. Bedtime now. See you. Mark on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28795 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:32:18 +0000 Mark 28795@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ From Southend i went straight down the A127 past the fortune of war and turned off at Brentwood turnoff then 3rd exit and kept following road straight on and on past Thorndon country park about 3 miles up road then you see a sign. <a href="http://www.secretnuclearbunker.com/find.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.secretnuclearbunker.com/find.html</a> seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28793 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:31:22 +0000 seamus48 28793@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I just want an accepted, fully spammed, PJ recipe... you could PM me if we had that function... HOW LONG DO WE HAVE TO WAIT GREG!!! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> Oh... and any other Cornish beers too.... this is me looking sheepish now... <img src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Seamus48/aus.gif"> seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28791 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:28:29 +0000 seamus48 28791@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote> Oh yes. Just as an aside because I know you're interested, Seamus. I got 37 Extract recipes off to Greg today. There's a few gems in there, like Robinsons Old Tom at 8.5% ABV and Belhaven 90/- at 7.6% ABV. </blockquote> Sweet... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28788 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:25:01 +0000 saracen 28788@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Is it signed? Which is the best approach? M25 then A13? Mark on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28787 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:24:03 +0000 Mark 28787@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yes Saracen open 7 days a week. All the communications and bbc station are on ground floor as obviously this is the most deepest and well protected. Well worth a see Saracen. You have a walkie talkie to listen to taking you around if you want or just do as we did and explore at your leisure. saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28786 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:24:01 +0000 saracen 28786@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Oh yes. Just as an aside because I know you're interested, Seamus. I got 37 Extract recipes off to Greg today. There's a few gems in there, like Robinsons Old Tom at 8.5% ABV and Belhaven 90/- at 7.6% ABV. seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28785 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:22:36 +0000 seamus48 28785@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ $hit yeah... she respec' ma a$$ right off innit... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28784 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:21:07 +0000 saracen 28784@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Have you got all the elements? Is the respect there? seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28782 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:19:59 +0000 seamus48 28782@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>People watch my dog doing her bit in a big area near where I live and they all can't understand how well trained she is. They want to know how to do it and I tell them all the same. It's about time, trust and mutual respect. Oh yes.... and only ONE person doing the training. </blockquote> true 'nuff... Now why the feck won't SWMBO bring me breakfast in bed??? <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_twisted.gif" title=":twisted:" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28777 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:17:16 +0000 saracen 28777@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I'd like to see that. Is it open all the time, Mark? Mark on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28776 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:16:23 +0000 Mark 28776@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Off the dog posts here but today me and the kids have visited a decommissioned nuclear bunker at Kelvedon Hatch in Brentwood Essex. Great place looks like a bungalow from the outside then you go in and all seems normal till you get out the first door and you go down this long tunnel taking you below ground then you can work your way up 2 levels. Really fascinating place. saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28775 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:15:55 +0000 saracen 28775@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ They were there when I worked for the MoD at the Defence Land Agents ........ in 1972. People watch my dog doing her bit in a big area near where I live and they all can't understand how well trained she is. They want to know how to do it and I tell them all the same. It's about time, trust and mutual respect. Oh yes.... and only ONE person doing the training. seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28772 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:11:49 +0000 seamus48 28772@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ That pic is a few months old, it's all I had without digging out another hard drive... dogs are dogs, people are people, some are good, some are bad, choosing which is which is the trick. School had moved from Debden (showing your age there mate!) to Newton when I had it... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28769 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:08:16 +0000 saracen 28769@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I thought it was a young dog. With your experience you should know a good one. Was the school at RAF Debden, I think in Essex? I've always been a bit wary of rescue dogs. My sister has had a couple of bad experiences. I always think they must be there for a reason. My dog left her mum at 6 weeks and I don't think she's left my side since. I didn't pick the dog. I simply sat in the pen with all the pups and waited for one to choose me. I find it works well. seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28763 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:01:58 +0000 seamus48 28763@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ The GSD has just turned 2... our 7th rescue shepherd that neeeded a good home... I used to be in charge of the RAF Police Dog Training School so I hope I have learned how to know a good one when I see one... all of ours have been awesome! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_redface.gif" title=":oops:" class="bb_smilies" /> The SWMBO has just turned ***** odd, I think I know a good one but only because she tells me... she has good teeth and is house trained(ish) so I s'pose that's ok... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_redface.gif" title=":oops:" class="bb_smilies" /> And NO! That's not her... . . . . . . . . . . Thank Feck! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28762 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:00:50 +0000 saracen 28762@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ No. The dog. I had one, 2 actually, one after the other. German Shepherds. I would say that's a lovely looking animal, Seamus, but it's got to the stage where it might be interpreted all wrong. Mark on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28759 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:57:22 +0000 Mark 28759@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Saracen the clue is DOH, it is a Homer Simpson lookalike if you look carefully Kev is that really SWMBO? She would not be happy with you if that was her and i do not think it is for one moment. seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28758 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:55:14 +0000 seamus48 28758@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>Nice piccy Kev how old is she?</blockquote> Dunno... you married her... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28757 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:55:11 +0000 saracen 28757@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I used to have one of those, Seamus. Poor old girl had a stroke while I was down the pub. Came home to find her going round and round in circles with her head on the floor. Really sad. Timbo77 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28756 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:55:08 +0000 Timbo77 28756@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Um Mark, I hope you're on about Kev's first photo?!? Mark on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28755 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:53:56 +0000 Mark 28755@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ My last post was for the picture of your alsation kilconlea on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28754 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:53:22 +0000 kilconlea 28754@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Welcome along Tebb. Great forum, despite the above resembling the dialogue of a Two Ronnies' sketch. Mark on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28753 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:53:07 +0000 Mark 28753@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nice piccy Kev how old is she? seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28752 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:52:56 +0000 seamus48 28752@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ And here's my SWMBO doing an impression.... anyone know who of? Edited by me Doh! seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28750 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:51:17 +0000 seamus48 28750@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ So here's my girl... <img src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Seamus48/16122011060.jpg"> Timbo77 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28749 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:50:38 +0000 Timbo77 28749@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I wouldn't have carried it on if I knew he has been blocked <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_redface.gif" title=":oops:" class="bb_smilies" /> No worries mate <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28748 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:48:45 +0000 Mark 28748@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ appologies timbo this twat got the wrong end of the stick. Mark on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28747 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:47:48 +0000 Mark 28747@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Not grumpy Seamus just get fed up keep seeing you refer to mugman in your posts, time to move on and forget the only idiot to be blocked from this forum. Timbo77 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28746 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:45:11 +0000 Timbo77 28746@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>i'm happy enough Timbo</blockquote> I was refering to Saracen's best friend seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28744 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:43:42 +0000 seamus48 28744@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Mark mate... so are coming across as sooooooo grumpy lately.... mate, come round for a beer and chill a little... your heart will thank me <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_redface.gif" title=":oops:" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28743 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:43:32 +0000 saracen 28743@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thank you, Mark. She's a great dog. 3 1/2 now. She's bred from working stock on a farm on Dartmoor. We go back there 2 or 3 times a year. It's good to see her back in her element. Timbo77 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28742 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:43:26 +0000 Timbo77 28742@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ooops, didn't realize that <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_redface.gif" title=":oops:" class="bb_smilies" /> something else kick off that I didn't know about then? Mark on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28740 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:41:16 +0000 Mark 28740@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ i'm happy enough Timbo but the dickhead has been blocked so why keep refering back to the idiot? Timbo77 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28737 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:38:01 +0000 Timbo77 28737@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ He seems a happy chappy! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28736 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:36:25 +0000 Mark 28736@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Getting off all the crap being insinuated this is a great piccy of your dog Saracen saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28733 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:30:37 +0000 saracen 28733@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ As all the nice guys are together, and someone suggested putting a face to my dog avatar, here's a photo of my very best friend. <img src="http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc440/paulws1953/IMG_2236.jpg"> seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28732 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:28:52 +0000 seamus48 28732@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ No... I'm Saracen... and so is my SWMBO! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> Timbo77 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28730 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:27:28 +0000 Timbo77 28730@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Um.... slight clue then, Professor M <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28728 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:23:19 +0000 saracen 28728@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ No,.... I'm Saracen. seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28727 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:21:12 +0000 seamus48 28727@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ noidontthink, so... youmu.stbe.mistaken saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28726 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:20:54 +0000 saracen 28726@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I.might.mean.who.you.think.I.mean.if.you.think.the.same.as.I.think.you.might.be.thinking.I'm.thinking.....or not. Timbo77 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28724 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:18:26 +0000 Timbo77 28724@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ You.Don't.mean.who.I.think.you.mean? <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28722 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:15:27 +0000 saracen 28722@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ He's gone, Seamus. seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28720 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:14:32 +0000 seamus48 28720@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Beats one in ten years don't it! ... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> Timbo77 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28715 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:09:07 +0000 Timbo77 28715@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ 6 KIT'S SINCE OCTOBER!?!?!! That's going some there fella! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Welcome aboard! aderuk on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28703 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:54:53 +0000 aderuk 28703@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Welcome, I stick with the 2 tin kits for ease,i have done the extract(amarillo) ,which is great as well. Both great taste and fantastic flavour.Would like to try the AG but seems the set up is complicated (going by some of the pictures on here).Some dry hopping next for me. saracen on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28687 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:36:03 +0000 saracen 28687@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Tebb Nice to meet you. What have you been brewing? Mark on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28686 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:35:44 +0000 Mark 28686@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hello seamus48 on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28682 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:23:15 +0000 seamus48 28682@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Welcome mate... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> Tebb on "Joining the fun" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/joining-the-fun#post-28680 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:18:20 +0000 Tebb 28680@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi to all you fellow brewers, thought I'd better join you all in the great journey of beer making, I've drank plenty in my time and spent a small fortune on bottled conditioned ale. I thought it was about time to be brave and make me bloody own. Started in October and I'm on my 6th kit now, with pretty good results I must say. Only used the two can kits so far but I'm getting ready to try something different. I did have a conservatory back then but now it looks like a dodgey back street chemistry lab. The mrs has just ordered a pop up bed for me, so I can keep it warm on those colder nights. Might needs some tips and advise from you pro's in the future . Kind regards Tebb. kilconlea on "hi all newbie here" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-newbie-here#post-28529 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:01:58 +0000 kilconlea 28529@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Well, as he said he's just 'finished' his ginger beer and vodka kit, maybe a few hours to sleep it off before we make judgement? saracen on "Hi from Southampton" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-southampton#post-28516 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:10:26 +0000 saracen 28516@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Corby. Start here: <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/micro/complete-woodfordes-starter-equipment-set.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/micro/complete-woodfordes-starter-equipment-set.html</a> A bargain, and all you need to get going, and with the addition of a stock pot you can move on to Extract brewing. The Summer Lightning kit on here is no use to you unless you are going straight into All Grain brewing as it's an All Grain kit. However, within a very few weeks, Brew UK will be marketing a Summer Lightning Extract kit. We are converting recipes at the moment and the advantage of a kit is that it will have the right quantites of everything in it. No buying 100 gms of hops to use 20 gms. Simple, and great value. Mark on "Hi from Southampton" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-southampton#post-28514 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:05:06 +0000 Mark 28514@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ hello Mark on "hi all newbie here" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-newbie-here#post-28507 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:46:04 +0000 Mark 28507@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ would not bank on it ice man. In 7 months i have been a member i would say 8 out of 10 post once say hi then never post again, very weird as all newbies get a massive welcome and offers of help. WEIRD <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> iceman on "hi all newbie here" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-newbie-here#post-28502 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:48:05 +0000 iceman 28502@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ He might of got a book with all the answers in or not as stupid as me and does not need help <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_razz.gif" title=":P" class="bb_smilies" /> bet he will be back Mark on "hi all newbie here" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-newbie-here#post-28499 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:39:15 +0000 Mark 28499@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Is he going to post again <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_question.gif" title=":?:" class="bb_smilies" /> wildbrew on "Hi from Southampton" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-southampton#post-28486 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:25:06 +0000 wildbrew 28486@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi corby welcome to the forum <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Technotrucker on "Hi from Southampton" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-southampton#post-28485 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:52:14 +0000 Technotrucker 28485@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Corby. That's the best new years resolution you've made to take up homebrewing. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> If you pop "Summer lightning" in the search box you will find what your after <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> Happy brewing. Coby on "Hi from Southampton" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-southampton#post-28484 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:38:50 +0000 Coby 28484@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Right then you lot, been tinkering with the idea of brewing my own for a while now, and made a new years resolution to finally take the plunge. Bit mind boggling to be honest, so where do I start? Eventually want to try the all grain method but think I better start with something more basic. Came across this site when I Google'd Summer lightning (Heaven in a bottle as far as I'm concerned, but I'm probably a bit biased, cos' I'm originally from Salisbury). Baring that in mind, any suggestions of starter kits to begin with would be greatly appreciated Cheers Mark on "what started first" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/what-started-first#post-28421 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:22:21 +0000 Mark 28421@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I have said it before but this forum is so neatly laid out and so easy to find posts. I admit when i wanted to find more knowledge of brewing i looked at 3 or 4 and they just didn't seem user friendly. I am not talking about members on other forums but the whole design of other forums and ease of use and finding your way round them. Hamish on "Hello !!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-8#post-28403 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:37:33 +0000 Hamish 28403@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi steveh, welcome along. Greg on "what started first" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/what-started-first#post-28398 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:20:52 +0000 Greg 28398@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Iceman, BrewUk shop/website came first. We are just starting our 4th year. We added the forum just over 2 years ago as part of our on going improvement program. Really pleased with the way the forum has grown. grmski on "Proper Job clone Mk1" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job-clone-mk1#post-28375 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:27:58 +0000 grmski 28375@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I salute you sir...my order is in and should be ready next week. Nath on "Proper Job clone Mk1" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job-clone-mk1#post-28372 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:12:22 +0000 Nath 28372@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ WWHHHHOOOOOPPPPP WWWHHHHOOOOPPP!!!! Nath on "what started first" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/what-started-first#post-28371 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:11:47 +0000 Nath 28371@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Well until then it was the shop first then the forum after! Technotrucker on "Hello !!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-8#post-28346 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:47:09 +0000 Technotrucker 28346@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi ya Steveh...I fancy a look at the Exmoor gold clone recipe if poss. The odd photo of brewday maybe good to have a look at. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> Well done as well on the patter of tiny feet. steveh on "Hello !!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-8#post-28322 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:54:08 +0000 steveh 28322@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Cheers,chaps ! Brews are a top dog stout clone, exmoor gold clone (these are slightly adjusted), and Sarah Hughes Ruby Mild clone... and maybe summat else ! Celebrations are... I'm 40 in July, and me and the wife (not going to say the "s" word <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> ) are expecting a baby in May, so we're having a do June-ish Stephen Mark on "Proper Job clone Mk1" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job-clone-mk1#post-28313 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:27:43 +0000 Mark 28313@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yes anyone can enter as long as it is a proper job clone see below <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/news-flash-proper-job-comp" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/news-flash-proper-job-comp</a> <a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/anyone-up-for-a-properjob-recipe-challenge" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/anyone-up-for-a-properjob-recipe-challenge</a> shallow ale on "Proper Job clone Mk1" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job-clone-mk1#post-28310 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:09:14 +0000 shallow ale 28310@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Im not sure if its competition standard and it needs a good five weeks conditioning. When is this competition? Can Newbs enter? Mark on "Proper Job clone Mk1" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job-clone-mk1#post-28306 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:55:01 +0000 Mark 28306@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Is this going to be an entry for the competition? WHOOP WHOOP <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_exclaim.gif" title=":!:" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "what started first" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/what-started-first#post-28305 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:53:19 +0000 Mark 28305@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ That is a really good question iceman maybe Greg could write a brief history of Brewuk of how it all started for him and the shop/forum? I reckon it would be an interesting read from when it all started and how it has all expanded to present day. shallow ale on "Proper Job clone Mk1" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/proper-job-clone-mk1#post-28304 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:50:34 +0000 shallow ale 28304@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Just bottled 40 AG Proper Job clones mk1 and my delivery for my next brew day arrived earlier today. Can I get a whoop whoop? <img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u443/shallowale/IMG_0228.jpg"> iceman on "what started first" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/what-started-first#post-28302 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:44:51 +0000 iceman 28302@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Just been a member for a few weeks and wondered what started first the forum or the shop web site?? Mark on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28288 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:00:05 +0000 Mark 28288@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nice - OOOOH how the other half live <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> shallow ale on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28286 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:53:40 +0000 shallow ale 28286@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks Mark I got the idea from Nath really. It was a bit of an experiment and I built it mainly for lagering. Ive got another similar fridge that im turning into a cornie fridge which im going to be able to pick up and adjust temperatures from my pc. I hate going out into the barn in the winter. It will have an insulted multiple line coming into the utility room. Now that will be bad boy. Mark on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28282 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:36:40 +0000 Mark 28282@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks Shallow ale for confirming all is ok with it inside and good work doing research with this. Glad my logic is wrong but then again i am not a vulcan lol I agree with Nath it does look a very neat fridge probably the best one i have seen from the pictures posted on here. Nath on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28280 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:29:44 +0000 Nath 28280@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Looks good mate, didnt even realize the door was shut! I would expect the unit would work at quite a temperature range mark, so it wouldnt worry me putting in in there, I just wanted to maximize my space so I could fit 4+ cornies in my fridge so it had to be out! shallow ale on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28278 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:23:36 +0000 shallow ale 28278@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Mark I took the controller apart and had a look at the PCB and it is resin-coated so will be fine with any moisture. The only real problem would be the LCD display but it would only be affected if you were pulling down to say,-10 , there wont be a problem with the controller inside. Mark on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28274 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:17:08 +0000 Mark 28274@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ That is a good question Nath. I do not have a brew fridge but i do have a temp controller but i personally would not put it inside. It seems logical to me that the controller workings would work better at room temperature rather than if the fridge is cold but i msybe completely wrong. Please correct me if this is so. shallow ale on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28273 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:11:22 +0000 shallow ale 28273@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Nath Thank you for giving me the ideas on components for building my brew fridge. I found your posts excellent. I put the controller inside because that area is a bit of a dead space and with a glass door its easy to see and makes it neat and tidy. What do you think? Nath on "Hello !!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-8#post-28266 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:02:04 +0000 Nath 28266@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Evening Mr. H! Nath on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28253 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:35:47 +0000 Nath 28253@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nice fridge, what made you put the temp controller in it? saracen on "Hello !!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-8#post-28249 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:20:47 +0000 saracen 28249@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hello Steve. Nice to meet you and let us know how it goes. What brews are they? steveh on "Hello !!" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-8#post-28242 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:02:30 +0000 steveh 28242@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi, just watched your life of brewing video !! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Brewing AG about a year, about to do a triple brew to celebrate a couple of things this year Steve H Greg on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28222 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:50:25 +0000 Greg 28222@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ No worries, I don't mind but some people might take offence and as its on the title it shown on the post lists. shallow ale on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28219 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:03:21 +0000 shallow ale 28219@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Greg Sorry about the title, I had already had a few home brews and probably got a bit lairy. I should have said man boobs anyway. Greg on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28206 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:06:43 +0000 Greg 28206@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Squiffy, I've copied your great instructions and put them in a separate post so hopefully everyone can now find them and follow them. Nice fridge by the way. PS I edited the title of this thread slightly, sorry <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> shallow ale on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28200 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:04:24 +0000 shallow ale 28200@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <img src="http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u443/shallowale/IMG_0224.jpg"> Sqiffy on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28167 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:33:28 +0000 Sqiffy 28167@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Most impressive. A Proper Fridge <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";)" class="bb_smilies" /> shallow ale on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28158 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:16:54 +0000 shallow ale 28158@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ degrees shallow ale on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28157 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:16:00 +0000 shallow ale 28157@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks Squiffy Ive given up trying to post any pictures now. Im just kicking back with a brew, but that is one bad boy glass-fronted beer fridge. It holds a 30 litre FV and goes down to zero degreed without frosting up. What do you reckon? Mark on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28139 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:18:15 +0000 Mark 28139@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ It amazes me still the problems people find by posting pictures on this site, maybe Nath or Greg could put idiot proof instructions how to do so. I am a complete idiot with computer technology and after reading Seamus's idiot proof instructions in the movie game thread can now post pictures if i wish to do so. But it took me 5 months on this site before someone showed me foolproof instructions how to post pictures. Sqiffy on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28136 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:09:12 +0000 Sqiffy 28136@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Image Posting See The Movie Game Thread Posts 142-143 on page One and Posts 81 on page Three. Hope this helps. shallow ale on "Forum Virgin With Big One's" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/forum-virgin-with-big-tits#post-28133 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:04:02 +0000 shallow ale 28133@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi everybody Ive been trying to post some pictures of my new brew fridge, for which i took inspiration from this site. Can someone let me know how to do it and i'll show you the Mohammed Ali of all beer fridges!! Technotrucker on "hi all newbie here" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-newbie-here#post-28096 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:35:08 +0000 Technotrucker 28096@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Sye from one newbie to another...how long have you been brewing?? <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "hi all newbie here" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-newbie-here#post-28079 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:57:40 +0000 Mark 28079@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Why is it that often when newbies say hello that we all say hi and offer help then the thread goes dead and they don't reply or ask any more questions. I have seen this loads and loads of times, hope Simon is not another one. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" /> Sqiffy on "DIY Bucket Sieve" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/diy-bucket-sieve#post-27953 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:47:43 +0000 Sqiffy 27953@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ OK, I know this post is going to be of limit interest as many on the forum are beer brewers and this sieve was designed for a specific problem we faced while transferring large quantities of wine from the primary buckets into carboys. In case anyone faces a similar problem I thought I'd make this post. Every few years the condition of my brew buckets necessitates their replacement, so if you too replace these buckets periodically, this is probably the best time to make the sieve. The sieve requires 3 or more (depending on your requirements) of the large Young's 26 litre buckets. As far as I am aware these are the only ones I have found that will do the job. <img src="http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/6754/77755608.jpg"> The reason these buckets are so well adapted to this sieve design is the reinforcing fins the bucket uses to reinforce the bucket rim. <img src="http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7893/24522983.jpg"> To make this sieve you will need 3-4 Young's 26 Litre Buckets and the following tools. a pad or hack saw (preferably with a blade for cutting metal) A drill with a 3mm bit Pencil or marker pen a tape measure A roll of masking or brown parcel tape (optional) a stanley or craft knife a sheet of fine grade sandpaper (optional) a needle file (optional) Take the bucket in the best condition and drill around 30 holes in the bottom. Don't drill too many as this may cause the sieve to split when fully loaded. <img src="http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/4904/63162017.jpg"> If you drill from inside the bucket to the outside it is a little trickier to do but makes debarring much easier. Once you have all your holes drilled flip the bucket and use a knife or fine file to deburr the holes. Once you are happy that the bucket bottom is burr free it's time to move onto making the collars. Take the bucket in the worst condition and measure down about 6cm below the fin edge of the bucket. Mark with pencil. Do this three or four more times. Now take the tape and run a piece right around the bucket so that it gives you a continuous line to cut around. Once you are happy with the tape line get cutting. You will end up with the bucket 'collar' <img src="http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/7929/36758249.jpg"> Personally I think two collars works just right, so sadly you'll have to struggle through cutting up a second bucket. I would advise taking a break for a cup of coffee at this point. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> So once you have the desired number of collars cut take the sand paper and deburr each one. You will probably need to use the knife too to get everything reasonably smooth. Take the last, untouched bucket, place it on the floor, drop the collars onto the rim and finally drop the sieve element inside. Done. <img src="http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/6122/18780677.jpg"> This bucket sieve (using two collars) has a fill capacity of 26 litres with a liquid collection in the bottom bucket of more than 2 gallons. Using this bucket sieve I scoop all the solids out of the primary and just dump them in the sieve, adding to it as more material gets strained out of the primary and by the time I've finished processing the contents of the primary the bucket sieve has sat on the floor and collected me a couple more gallons of clean wine. I hope this post was of use to a few readers, Cheers! Technotrucker on "Hi from deepest darkest Warwickshire" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-deepest-darkest-warwickshire#post-27705 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:13:20 +0000 Technotrucker 27705@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ saracen....Vosa pulled me a few weeks back at South Mimms but our crew are on a "green light" so all he did was walk around my old girl and told me to p**s off. stay66uk Hi..."fix um" that meens you've got a "ology" we are not worthy...mined you I don't brake mine that often. stray66uk on "Hi from deepest darkest Warwickshire" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-deepest-darkest-warwickshire#post-27695 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:19:06 +0000 stray66uk 27695@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I'm in a possibly worse situation. I have to fix the bleeding things <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Hi from deepest darkest Warwickshire" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-deepest-darkest-warwickshire#post-27691 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:04:09 +0000 saracen 27691@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ 3 weeks ago, a mate of mine was driving a 3 day old unit and box, in the rain, from Liverpool to Felixstowe. He was stopped by VOSA near Cambridge who, after over an hour, could find nothing wrong with the unit, trailer, load or his records. All smiles, they went to close the front panel and a sharp eyed VOSite said, 'Hnag on! Your washer bottle's empty.' 'Yes,' said Chris 'I've been using it all the way from Liverpool and it ran out a couple of miles back. There's a garge a mile down the road where I refuel and I'm going to re-fill it.' 'Too bad' said VOSite, 'Should have thought of it before. That's cost you £65 and your name recorded. See you soon'. Oh yes, £7.50 an hour. Don't know many day drivers earning that much as a basic. Technotrucker on "Hi from deepest darkest Warwickshire" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-deepest-darkest-warwickshire#post-27686 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:53:47 +0000 Technotrucker 27686@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I'm with you 100% there..will you marry me?? O bugger her indoors said I can't I'm already married. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_redface.gif" title=":oops:" class="bb_smilies" /> Joke aside you've hit the nail on the head there sunshine...been pushing the old big wheels now for 40 years and Ive never known it so bad...a bit in a trade mag last month said a driver on £7.50 in the 90's would if it stayed in line with the cost of living would have to be on £20ph now...ya what ever <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_rolleyes.gif" title=":roll:" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Hi from deepest darkest Warwickshire" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-deepest-darkest-warwickshire#post-27677 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:34:10 +0000 saracen 27677@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Maybe then we could enjoy driving again, instead of watching bridges, looking for parked vans, spotting VOSA, rushing flat out, sitting in jams, worrying what might be in the box, sleeping in lay-bys, filling in forms, avoiding car drivers thinking of no-one other than themselves, being pushed out by foreign trucks with no regard for our laws whatsoever and getting paid next to nothing for it. Technotrucker on "Hi from deepest darkest Warwickshire" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-deepest-darkest-warwickshire#post-27675 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:26:25 +0000 Technotrucker 27675@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ "Growing our own and keeping pigs, turkeys and chickens?" I'm with you on that driver...I grow my own and would love to have a couple of pigs & chucks, but I don't know what the neighbours would say.. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> I was born on a farm and would turn the clock back 40-50 years right now. saracen on "Hi from deepest darkest Warwickshire" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-deepest-darkest-warwickshire#post-27673 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:06:06 +0000 saracen 27673@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Oh yes. Mind you, the Sludge Gulper I've been driving for the last 5 nights hasn't GOT a shiny side! <blockquote>where would we be without trucks.</blockquote> Growing our own and keeping pigs, turkeys and chickens? Technotrucker on "Hi from deepest darkest Warwickshire" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-deepest-darkest-warwickshire#post-27671 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:59:43 +0000 Technotrucker 27671@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi..Nath.... Saracen there's a lot of us about..where would we be without trucks.."shiny side up" saracen on "Hi from deepest darkest Warwickshire" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-deepest-darkest-warwickshire#post-27665 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:41:52 +0000 saracen 27665@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Tecno. Nice to meet you. Another trucker? Maybe I won't be in a minority of 1 now. Nath on "Hi from deepest darkest Warwickshire" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-deepest-darkest-warwickshire#post-27653 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:56:23 +0000 Nath 27653@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Vas Up! Technotrucker on "Hi from deepest darkest Warwickshire" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-deepest-darkest-warwickshire#post-27650 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:56:47 +0000 Technotrucker 27650@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Cheers Hamish...I'll have a stout with you.. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Hamish on "Hi from deepest darkest Warwickshire" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-deepest-darkest-warwickshire#post-27643 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:10:00 +0000 Hamish 27643@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Techno, welcome along. Technotrucker on "Hi from deepest darkest Warwickshire" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-from-deepest-darkest-warwickshire#post-27641 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:50:28 +0000 Technotrucker 27641@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi to all of you, I've been into homebrewing for years on & off, also make a bit of wine. This morning I've put my last brew (an IPA) into a corni. Next weekend I hope to have a go at a Trappist recipe that I've been playing with for a while. saracen on "hi all newbie here" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-newbie-here#post-27512 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:41:50 +0000 saracen 27512@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nice to meet you, Sye. Any help you need, just ask. Timbo77 on "hi all newbie here" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-newbie-here#post-27510 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:31:46 +0000 Timbo77 27510@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ahoy there Sye, Welcome aboard the ship matey! Great forum this, fantastic advice with a bit of banter thrown in, enjoy! What's your favourite brew then? wildbrew on "hi all newbie here" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-newbie-here#post-27502 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:44:51 +0000 wildbrew 27502@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi sye you will not go wrong here, you will get all the help you need <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> wecome. Mark on "hi all newbie here" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-newbie-here#post-27500 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:41:04 +0000 Mark 27500@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Simon Whats next for you then mate? AKMild on "hi all newbie here" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-newbie-here#post-27498 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:37:50 +0000 AKMild 27498@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Sye, welcome to the politest forum on the web! What are you brewing, ale, wine, cider, lager? I am a newish ale brewer myself and find this site a superb source of opinion from experienced home brewers. Nath on "hi all newbie here" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-newbie-here#post-27393 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:34:17 +0000 Nath 27393@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Yo! (im so cool) seamus48 on "hi all newbie here" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-newbie-here#post-27390 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:22:19 +0000 seamus48 27390@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Sye... welcome aboard. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> syejohnwilliams on "hi all newbie here" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hi-all-newbie-here#post-27388 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:16:17 +0000 syejohnwilliams 27388@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ hi all just thought i'd pop in im sye just finished my ginger beer and vodka kit so new to all this saracen on "Woodfordes Admiral reserve" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/woodfordes-admiral-reserve#post-26838 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:00:46 +0000 saracen 26838@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Kamma As far as I know it should be there. Some Woodfordes kits have it. It's supposed to enhance the hop flavour by steeping it in the brew. They are usually rather musty and generally not a good thing. If you want to add hop flavour, get some fresh Goldings and put 15 gms in the Fermenter 3 days into the fermentation and leave them there for a week. Re-seal the bag and keep them in the fridge for the next batch. peter on "Woodfordes Admiral reserve" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/woodfordes-admiral-reserve#post-26825 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:29:31 +0000 peter 26825@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Its been a year since I made that one. from memory I just added it with the rest of the mix kamma on "Woodfordes Admiral reserve" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/woodfordes-admiral-reserve#post-26824 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:23:49 +0000 kamma 26824@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Just bought an Admirals reserve kit.This is my second kit from Woodfordes,wherry being my first.As well as finding the yeast sachet to add,in this kit there is a sachet of Goldings hop powder.Is this supposed to be in there because it doe's not mention anything about it on the side of the box it came in. saracen on "Hello from Central Scotland and thanks for all your help so far..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-central-scotland-and-thanks-for-all-your-help-so-far#post-26692 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:40:14 +0000 saracen 26692@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Lovely to hear from you, Derek, and glad you've been having success. Home Brewing has come a very long way in 20 years or so, and so have wine kits. Done properly, you'd be hard pressed to tell home made from shop bought in a lot of cases. Nath on "Hello from Central Scotland and thanks for all your help so far..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-central-scotland-and-thanks-for-all-your-help-so-far#post-26664 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:49:40 +0000 Nath 26664@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Glad the forum was a help to ya! Make sure you post loads in the future. Derek on "Hello from Central Scotland and thanks for all your help so far..." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/hello-from-central-scotland-and-thanks-for-all-your-help-so-far#post-26659 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:42:26 +0000 Derek 26659@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi, thought I'd finally subscribe to thank everyone who I've taken advice from over the last few months starting up the homebrewing again. I dabbled years ago and it was always a hit or a miss. This time round, I tried a Wherry kit and BAM, back in business. That kit is excellent - after 4 weeks it tasted as good as a pub "guest ale". 2nd attempt - Norfold Nog. Dabbled with Muscovado sugar for 2ndary fermentation and I was delighted with that too. 3rd attempt - Imperial Pilsner with Saflager 24 yeast. 3 weeks SF and even before it has some final clearing to go, it tastes super-clean and more-ish. I actually find it a perfect Pils type, no overpowering flavours and no sore head which I can get with some lagers which have been messed around with - even Becks. Anyway, thanks to those who gave me confidence when I thought I had overcooked the Nog, blew the bubbler out and it stank like cat's piss - it resolved. And when I undercooked the Pils and it took 2 weeks to get under 1014 - I just added a bit of heat. It's building up to be a great resource this. Cheers! mugins on "finished" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/finished#post-26310 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:23:41 +0000 mugins 26310@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ yes thanks saracen saracen on "finished" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/finished#post-26304 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:20:17 +0000 saracen 26304@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi there. You are very welcome. Hope the answer I posted about equipment you need was helpful. mugins on "finished" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/finished#post-26280 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:44:57 +0000 mugins 26280@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ and for the way i type is just the way i am saying it at the same time so it just like type talk seamus48 on "finished" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/finished#post-26277 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:38:18 +0000 seamus48 26277@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Fair enough then... welcome back. mugins on "finished" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/finished#post-26275 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:35:59 +0000 mugins 26275@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ will give this forum one more chance. i have been doing a one can brew for ten years. and not realy looked at other way to brew beer. till a mate said about it. so i was not sure about the sugar thing