Jim's Beer Kit

Dean, a few years ago I made a pale ale, that I thought would be tasty, but ended a bit like yours. I was using Topaz, and had no idea about AA% etc. The topaz I had was in the region of 14%. I ended up chucking about 200g over the course of 60 minutes - thinking that it would be ok. I was always pl...

Fastline, I have just used up some 9 month old crushed grain (last Tuesday). Efficiency was slightly down but I was advised that if it is dry and tastes ok it is good to go.

Anyway, I think you are near me (I am in Bromley) so don't bin it !!!

Have you taken a gravity reading?

Is there any risk in using the hot tap like this? I have only done it with one brew, didn't really notice any difference taste wise.

Thanks

You could also use 2l empty plastic fizzy bottles. Depending on where you are you could always ask your local pub/restaurant for empty bottles. My local pub was happy for me to take what I wanted.

Thanks both. That makes perfect sense Hayden, thanks for the pictures!

Getting it kegged in the next 20 minutes.

Hi. I am planning a pale brew for Tuesday and want to use proper job. Is it ok to use lme from Holland and Barret to make my starter? My local Wilko does not stock dme. I don’t have a conical, is this an issue? What can I use instead? Is a Demi Jon to big, or can I use a mason style jar? How much w...

Thanks all. Aamcle I checked the link. Still a bit confused as it mentions temp of the beer. Currently it is crash cooled to 5c, which suggests only 60g of sugar, but if it was 20c, it would need 90g of sugar. How does this work? 60g sounds too little to me. I have nipped the dip tube before but fou...

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Thanks, really excited to try this out.

Have you had a look at Shaken, not stirred yet? I've used a demijohn a few times, holding a bung in while shaking..

Thanks Vacant. Decent read. Looks like I ant drink the proper job until Monday....shame!

Hi. I am planning a pale brew for Tuesday and want to use proper job. Is it ok to use lme from Holland and Barret to make my starter? My local Wilko does not stock dme. I don’t have a conical, is this an issue? What can I use instead? Is a Demi Jon to big, or can I use a mason style jar? How much wa...

But if a dilemma, haven't used my corny kegs for a couple of years, but have run out of bottles. I reckon I have enough gas to seal a keg and was thinking of priming with sugar. Is this ok? How much sugar should I use? I haven the brewed a lager in a while. I don't want glasses of foam either so am ...

I have just read this thread for the first time (not sure how I missed it), but it is an excellent read. Your write up of the brew day is really clear and flows really nicely.

Very, very interesting.

That was a really interesting read. Best of luck. The stout sounds interesting and I love the community nature!

I think the yeast is the most important part of this style beer. When I brewed it, it was the only time I have ever used a liquid Yeast (cost about £7), but really made the beer stand out. I had lots of bubble gum, banana, and such like flavours from the Yeast. I really should have tried to harvest ...

@aamcle to be honest the only one that I would consider as being always excellent is Coopers Stout. That stuff is very good.