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by Dougie
Tue Jan 30, 2018 10:02 pm
Forum: Braumeister, Grainfather and other One-Pot Brewing Systems
Topic: Grain bill of 11kg
Replies: 3
Views: 2717

Re: Grain bill of 11kg

Not tried that much grain myself but David Heath's recent video on YouTube on reiterated brewing was of interest to me and I will give that a go soon.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C-7NiGZgKyQ
by Dougie
Thu Jan 25, 2018 10:28 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Beer crates
Replies: 1
Views: 933

Beer crates

Not long back from buying some beer crates (17 of them) I'd spotted on eBay this afternoon at £1 each. Still got quite a lot left to get rid of by the sounds of it though I was told someone was going Saturday to get 60 of them. Thought I'd share it here if it's of interest to anyone. Located not too...
by Dougie
Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:44 am
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Christmas Ale
Replies: 14
Views: 3127

A Guide to Craft Brewing by John Alexander has a detailed section on using casks for your ale. Well worth a read if this is your first time using a cask. Amazon Clicky Cheers for this, have just ordered so look forward to reading up more. Thanks to everyone else for the advice and info aswell. As f...
by Dougie
Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:29 pm
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Christmas Ale
Replies: 14
Views: 3127

Hi Oblivious, I haven't had a go at this before so it is a bit of an experiment really. The Barrel was purchased from speyside cooperage and was labelled as being ideal for storage of wine or beer. It is made from a larger, used whisky cask and I assume it has been pressure/leak tested like all thei...
by Dougie
Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:34 pm
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Christmas Ale
Replies: 14
Views: 3127

Getting there now - cooling and sterilising the fv ready.
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by Dougie
Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:17 pm
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Christmas Ale
Replies: 14
Views: 3127

Well the boil hasn't gone exactly to plan! :( Had bother with the first boiler but I am actually feeling quite lucky (and very stupid). The thermostat was playing up and wouldn't keep it on the boil, then the unit part came off while I was trying to adjust it. I caught my thumb on the back / inside ...
by Dougie
Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Christmas Ale
Replies: 14
Views: 3127

Now sparging.
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by Dougie
Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:40 am
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Christmas Ale
Replies: 14
Views: 3127

DaaB wrote:Happy Christmas :D
It will be if it turns out ok :lol:

Here are the first pics.
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The mash
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My old modified Whisky cask
by Dougie
Tue Jun 03, 2008 9:48 am
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Christmas Ale
Replies: 14
Views: 3127

Christmas Ale

Have just got this underway (just started the mash). My own recipe based very loosely around recipes I think I will like, but for a stronger beer. I have an old modified whisky cask that I am going to have a go at maturing it in for several months. Dougies Christmas Ale for 25 litres 7kg Maris Otter...
by Dougie
Sun May 25, 2008 7:26 pm
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: My first brew of the year
Replies: 3
Views: 962

Half the years gone ...pull yourself together :lol: Good man :wink: It's not good I know, but I have spent quite a lot of time working away and the wife doesn't like me spending 6ish hours brewing on our weekends together. :( Still, I have a couple of weeks off early June so should get another goin...
by Dougie
Sun May 25, 2008 7:02 pm
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: My first brew of the year
Replies: 3
Views: 962

My first brew of the year

Have just got my first brew of the year on the go today. As I hadn't had chance to order any ingredients for it I have just thrown one together using some of what I had in. 4.8Kg Pale Malt 500g Flaked Barley 100g Chocolate Malt 200g Wheat Malt 90 minute mash, at 66 degrees. 80g Goldings for 90mins 2...