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by ben034
Mon Jul 04, 2022 10:44 am
Forum: Winemaking
Topic: Is all citric acid the same
Replies: 15
Views: 3836

Re: Is all citric acid the same

Amazon also have 2kg for £13. I've used the Amazon stuff before for passivating
stainless steel.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B06XKL ... asin_title
by ben034
Wed Feb 09, 2022 10:10 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: New Kegland pulley / flow control disconnects / mini tap
Replies: 1
Views: 611

Re: New Kegland pulley / flow control disconnects / mini tap

I've got some of the new disconnects and the small size is great. I find that they don't push on or slide off as easily as the grey/black ones. They don't seem to "click" when pushed in. Worth it for my small setup though.
by ben034
Sun Jan 09, 2022 12:36 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Kegland cheap mini keg adaptor
Replies: 16
Views: 4471

Re: Kegland cheap mini keg adaptor

How has this passed me by?! Have only just discovered this nifty little PET screw on corny connector from Kegland. Bought on one Aliexpress for cheap. See 3mins 30secs in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jebpq5KTgz4 Takes both gas and liquid allowing you to turn any PET bottle with a standard screw...
by ben034
Tue Jan 12, 2021 3:43 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: SAFALE US-05 'SOURERING'
Replies: 13
Views: 3498

Re: SAFALE US-05 'SOURERING'

Any water treatments being used at all that you haven't used previously? I remember a number of years ago using heavy doses of lactic acid to treat the water and for a while thinking I had an infection of some sort.
by ben034
Mon Nov 30, 2020 7:13 pm
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Do you take account of break material in hydrometer samples?
Replies: 4
Views: 2980

Re: Do you take account of break material in hydrometer samples?

I guess if break material was floating on top of the hydrometer it could weigh it down though. I assumed you meant it had already compacted but just re-read your post.
by ben034
Mon Nov 30, 2020 7:10 pm
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Do you take account of break material in hydrometer samples?
Replies: 4
Views: 2980

Re: Do you take account of break material in hydrometer samples?

I don't think solids in the jar would make any difference. It wouldn't change the density of the liquid above it. If you placed the hydrometer in the kettle after cooling (as some people do for readings) there would be loads of trub at the bottom, but it wouldn't impact the reading. Temperature coul...
by ben034
Mon Sep 28, 2020 1:59 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Mini keg carbonation and dispensing
Replies: 8
Views: 2339

Re: Mini keg carbonation and dispensing

How long would the beer stay fresh when using a party star tap? I've been looking at the Klarstein Skal taps which have cooing as well as don't have room for a second fridge. Thinking of using it for bitters that are good low carbonation and cellar temp, and continue bottling lagers / APA etc.
by ben034
Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:34 am
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Wyeast 1469 lag?
Replies: 35
Views: 7583

Re: Wyeast 1469 lag?

Glad to hear. It'll be worth the wait. Big fan of 1469 yeast. It's relatively lively so fit a blow off if your fermenter is full.
by ben034
Mon Sep 07, 2020 12:17 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Wyeast 1469 lag?
Replies: 35
Views: 7583

Re: Wyeast 1469 lag?

Any sign of Krausen on top if you open the fermenter? When you say no activity, do you just mean on the airlock? I would expect to see activity within 24 hours or so but depends on a number of factors including initial cell count. Would certainly recommend a starter next time for wet yeast as you do...
by ben034
Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:09 pm
Forum: Fermentation
Topic: Bottle Conditioning
Replies: 5
Views: 2359

Re: Bottle Conditioning

You need a couple of weeks at room temperature first to carbonate. After that, ideally you would store at cellar temperatures (approx 12c) as this is a good serving temp for ales, helps the beer clear and prevents over carbonation if stored too warm. If you can't store at cellar temperatures, just s...
by ben034
Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:02 pm
Forum: Bargains Online and In Store
Topic: 70% off top end stainless
Replies: 11
Views: 5914

Re: 70% off top end stainless

I know Ubrew were a business based in Bermondsey (London) until they recently closed down. They had a homebrew club and kit you could brew on for a fee. Not sure if above is genuine but would have been tempted if the fermenters were a smaller size!
by ben034
Wed Jan 29, 2020 10:39 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: a
Replies: 10
Views: 2785

Re: home made pressure fermentor for a trial run

So does the PET bottle growler with the double carbonation cap need some sort of diptube? Can you attach hosing to the inside some how? Looks interesting You would source your carbonation caps seperately, and one of those would have the internal barb that you can hopefully fit something like a 3/8"...
by ben034
Wed Jan 29, 2020 10:37 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: a
Replies: 10
Views: 2785

Re: home made pressure fermentor for a trial run

PET bottles are rated to scary levels. I routinely put 45 PSI into them as a portable gas source for growler kegs. Some sources say they can take 150 PSI, but someone else can do those experiments on their own youtube channel and I will get popcorn. Oh and if we are talking about practical uses for...
by ben034
Wed Nov 27, 2019 9:29 am
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Stout Trouble
Replies: 20
Views: 5577

Re: Stout Trouble

I've had similar issues previously with flaked barley when I used it in a stout at 25%. OG was about 6 points off despite at that time 50+ brews on the same system.
by ben034
Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:04 am
Forum: Beer Recipes
Topic: Proven Pilsner Recipe Please
Replies: 31
Views: 9591

Re: Proven Pilsner Recipe Please

It depends on your flow rate but I did a very rough calculation and figured it was about 40p to chill to pitching temp in the summer and less during winter (when I can get to pitching temps in around 10 mins) with a cheap immersion chiller. If no chill works for you obviously carry on but I wouldn't...