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by Kohoutec
Fri Oct 06, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: Malts and Grits
Topic: Crisp Extra Pale Maris Otter
Replies: 12
Views: 8028

Re: Crisp Extra Pale Maris Otter

Thanks both. Got a brew day planned for next week with it

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by Kohoutec
Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:06 pm
Forum: Malts and Grits
Topic: Crisp Extra Pale Maris Otter
Replies: 12
Views: 8028

Re: Crisp Extra Pale Maris Otter

I know this is an old thread but timely it popped up as I just had a bag of it delivered. How are people finding it?

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by Kohoutec
Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:49 pm
Forum: Hops
Topic: Hop Growing 2017
Replies: 103
Views: 31946

Re: Hop Growing 2017

Ko' Surprsied no-one has responded so for what it's worth I have a Prima Donna (First Gold) and a Northdown both in pots simply because we're renovating a property and haven't started on the garden as yet. This is the 2nd season they've been in pots. Managed 2.5lbs dried weight from the Northdown (...
by Kohoutec
Fri Sep 22, 2017 10:03 pm
Forum: Hops
Topic: Hop Growing 2017
Replies: 103
Views: 31946

Re: Hop Growing 2017

So I got a tiny crop from my first year Prima Donna plants which is okay wasn't expecting much... But what now? Mine are in large pots due to lack of garden space. What do people do just cut them back and leave them outside ready for next season. Will they be okay when the frosts arrive? I'm thinkin...
by Kohoutec
Sat Aug 12, 2017 11:29 pm
Forum: Hops
Topic: Hop Growing 2017
Replies: 103
Views: 31946

Re: Hop Growing 2017

Growing against the house is not to be advised. They suffer massively from windburn and heat from the brickwork. They are OK growing along fences but need a lot of training. I learnt this the hard way. First year growing for me... They started off brilliantly but in the last month or so have really...
by Kohoutec
Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:33 pm
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Fruity Friday!
Replies: 3
Views: 2043

Re: Fruity Friday!

Looks good, the colour is very deep. Fortunately it is not very muzzy, I am not a huge fan of muzzy beers. How it is with a fruity bouquet? The beer in the glass was the previous brew... I've only had one of this one so far, it's not quite ready. It's not bad by any stretch but I still haven't quit...
by Kohoutec
Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:10 pm
Forum: Hops
Topic: Hop Growing 2017
Replies: 103
Views: 31946

Re: Hop Growing 2017

Here's my First Gold. I think they're doing okay although this is the first year I tried growing hops so no point of reference.Image
by Kohoutec
Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:06 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Is switching to Slopes realistic?
Replies: 12
Views: 4356

Re: Is switching to Slopes realistic?

I gave IPAs method a go on the last brew. There's a very thick deposit of yeast at the bottom of my plastic bottle. Stupidly used a brown bottle so can't get a good pic, but looking good. Hoping to brew next week so will get getting a starter going soon Happy to say I used this yeast in yesterday's...
by Kohoutec
Sat Jun 17, 2017 10:28 am
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Fruity Friday!
Replies: 3
Views: 2043

Fruity Friday!

This was last night... Well this certainly isn't ideal brewing weather with my crappy chiller but mourning the closure of my LHBS the only thing to do was get a brew on... This is an unashamed attempt at a fruity tropical pale ale. I've been experimenting with hopbursting the last couple of brews an...
by Kohoutec
Sat Jun 10, 2017 4:20 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Is switching to Slopes realistic?
Replies: 12
Views: 4356

Re: Is switching to Slopes realistic?

I gave IPAs method a go on the last brew. There's a very thick deposit of yeast at the bottom of my plastic bottle. Stupidly used a brown bottle so can't get a good pic, but looking good. Hoping to brew next week so will get getting a starter going soon
by Kohoutec
Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:25 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Cleaning bottles
Replies: 20
Views: 4470

Re: Cleaning bottles

I rinse bottles after use and store in a lidded "really useful box" (holds about 23 500ml bottles). Then on bottling day into the dishwasher on the highest heat setting, no tablet but do add a couple squirts of Milton steriliser. Once done they get a rinse with Starsan via a bottle washer and then o...
by Kohoutec
Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:24 am
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Using my time more effectively...
Replies: 28
Views: 5900

Re: Using my time more effectively...

I always used to start my brew on a weekend morning until the kids arrived. They're now 5 and 2 and what works for me is starting late afternoon. I work at home a couple of days a week so plan brew day for one of those, and finish early, usually 4...I find if i time it right i can still put the kids...
by Kohoutec
Thu Dec 22, 2016 2:43 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Lallemand London ESB Premium Yeast
Replies: 147
Views: 41930

Re: Lallemand London ESB Premium Yeast

Sounds good. I've yet to use it myself (I'm a fan of WLP002) but reading through the thread it seems very potential - there aren't all that many dried choices for when only modest attenuation is wanted. It seems some people are trying to get low FGs with it but IMO that wouldn't really be expected ...
by Kohoutec
Wed Dec 21, 2016 9:27 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Lallemand London ESB Premium Yeast
Replies: 147
Views: 41930

Re: Lallemand London ESB Premium Yeast

Just cracked open the first of my pale ales... It's actually cleared really well. Didn't bother with gelatin or any other finings in the end. And a nice pint to boot. Definitely has a bit of English character to it. I'm beginning to warm to this yeast...

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by Kohoutec
Tue Dec 06, 2016 4:13 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Lallemand London ESB Premium Yeast
Replies: 147
Views: 41930

Re: Lallemand London ESB Premium Yeast

I've done two brews with this yeast now, first a low ABV standard bitter, second a 4.5% Brewers Gold Pale Ale, and both have cleared very well without the need for excessive cold crashing or any finings at all. Just give it time to clear and it will. The Brewers Gold is tasting exceptionally fine a...