Jim's Beer Kit

I know you like Brew Dog beers but it's more difficult to do a Good Clone than one might think and you don't want your first AG to disapoint.

You may be better off doing a couple of simple SMASH (single hop and single malt) brews while you get to know the process and your equipment.

Atb. Aamcle

I find using a GF that stirring 2 or 3 times improves efficiency.

Aamcle

I use the green garden waste bin for want of a better option.


Aamcle

It should do, it won't be quick though.

aamcle

Probably all gone, but do you have any Speidal fermentation vessels?

Atb. Aamcle

Done much the same this week and it's fermenting happily

There are a few things to look out for :-

Reusing yeast from a very hoppy brew might not go well.
Obviously contamination.
You need to oxygenate / airate the wort I do it with all yeasts.

Atb. Aamcle

I find 1/2 dishwasher tablet works very well in my hard water. I always rinse thoroughly afterwards.

Aamcle

The bottles came with Free beer from Aldi and do have removable seals, I think I have one or two glued on but they were from some other shop.

Aamcle

I'll probably go for the 50, I really trying not to have "left overs" as I've only just finished off the hops I bought before I started getting them ready weighed :). I know it's inconsistent hunting around for the cheapest deal and then buying grain and hope pre-weighed but I guess I'm just going t...

I probably need 50 but that's still only £6 something

Best so far 100 for £9.40 on Amazon.

Grolsch Style Flip Swing Top Beer Bottle Spare Rubber Washer Gasket 25mm (100 beer bottle gaskets)

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Thanks Pete, I'm hoping for something cheaper


Aamcle

I have some that need replacing, where is the best/cheapest place to buy them?

If that isn't the best option I have a set of punches that should work with the seal material but exactly what would I need to buy? That is what thickness and what material?


Thanks All. Aamcle

Jim, maybe you should remove the tread?

Aamcle

I normal sparge with cold water the only disadvantage is that it then takes longer to reach a boil.

Alan