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- Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:44 am
- Forum: Grain Brewing
- Topic: Oak aging?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4234
Re: Oak aging?
Chris, subscribe to Brulosophy podcasts, they did one on this subject. Quite possibly on their website, too.
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:13 pm
- Forum: Yeast
- Topic: Brewing alcohol free
- Replies: 125
- Views: 16007
Re: Brewing alcohol free
I've made some decent 1 - 2% beers and they serve a purpose (hoping to brew another tomorrow) but you really can't quite match 'proper' beer. It's quite an interesting challenge trying, however. A good yeast can help, I like using Weihenstephan because you can get a lot of flavour (comparatively spe...
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:43 am
- Forum: Brewing Equipment
- Topic: Hop Spider Performance
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1716
Re: Hop Spider Performance
I've heard of the 'whirlpool' technique but not tried it. I assume that after the wort is cooled it's then given a mighty 'stir' and all the rubbish collects around the outside of the internal circumference and settles there out the way - am I right, or how does it work? Do you use a special paddle...
- Wed Jan 02, 2019 12:07 pm
- Forum: Brewing Equipment
- Topic: KEG KINGDOM
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3247
Re: KEG KINGDOM
Just had a look at them, they look very good.
- Wed Jan 02, 2019 1:14 am
- Forum: Brewing Equipment
- Topic: KEG KINGDOM
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3247
Re: KEG KINGDOM
Only heard about this place today and was thinking of buying some stuff, I don’t think I’ll bother now. Not much use if he only answers on Facebook as I’m not on it.
- Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:30 am
- Forum: Brewing Equipment
- Topic: Brewtech Conical Fermenter
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1693
Re: Brewtech Conical Fermenter
Thanks guys. I'm now torn between carrying on for now with buckets, getting a fermentosaurus because MM has a good deal on them or going for broke and getting a SS conical.
- Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:00 am
- Forum: Beer Recipes
- Topic: brewdog recipies
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1824
Re: brewdog recipies
I did a fair bit of research on New England IPAs and 1318 is the generally agreed yeast of choice in the US.
- Sun Dec 09, 2018 1:58 pm
- Forum: Beer Recipes
- Topic: brewdog recipies
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1824
Re: brewdog recipies
I don't think they result in clones; the commercial "5AM Saint" seemed to have a "lavender" note to the hops, whereas my own followed more "tropical" flavour of lychees and (occasionally) grapefruit. My notes says the commercial stuff (side-by-side comparison) was "brighter" and more acidic in flav...
- Sat Dec 08, 2018 8:45 pm
- Forum: Brewing Equipment
- Topic: Brewtech Conical Fermenter
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1693
Re: Brewtech Conical Fermenter
I'm tempted by the fermentosaurus after reading these comments plus a bit more research.
- Sat Dec 08, 2018 4:33 pm
- Forum: Brewing Equipment
- Topic: Brewtech Conical Fermenter
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1693
Re: Brewtech Conical Fermenter
Hi, Kev - I control temperature in the usual fridge style contraption, so it would need to fit in that. I do collect yeast and I'm not sure why the conical is better for that? Is it just because it's easier to drain or does it help separate the trub from the yeast? I like the idea of being able to u...
- Sat Dec 08, 2018 10:36 am
- Forum: Brewing Equipment
- Topic: Brewtech Conical Fermenter
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1693
Brewtech Conical Fermenter
I'm thinking of investing in one of these or similar, but it will be a big outlay for me. Can I ask people's opinion of these, specifically why I should buy one! I'd also be interested if there's a cheaper, just as good alternative (Klarstein at £80 looks OK but is not conical). I'm looking at a 25 ...
- Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:06 pm
- Forum: Fermentation
- Topic: Adding Water After Fermentation!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3337
Re: Adding Water After Fermentation!
Rob - are you saying heat to 80 pre ferment or just post? I only add water pre ferment.
- Wed Dec 05, 2018 12:38 pm
- Forum: Fermentation
- Topic: Adding Water After Fermentation!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3337
Re: Adding Water After Fermentation!
Eric - that's helpful. Can I ask two questions: 1. is it ok to use water from the tap (I have been advised this is OK if the tap is sanitised and then run for a minute) 2. should the tap water be treated to address the PH issue.
- Wed Dec 05, 2018 11:16 am
- Forum: Fermentation
- Topic: Adding Water After Fermentation!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3337
Re: Adding Water After Fermentation!
There is a good calculator on Brewers Friend for dilution. I believe 'liquoring back' is an accepted technique (obviously with the right sanitation) and I've done it when I have lost too much to evaporation.
- Wed Dec 05, 2018 10:56 am
- Forum: Fermentation
- Topic: Stockpots as fermenters?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5689
Re: Stockpots as fermenters?
These are now available at a further 10% off (and have been since Black Friday). I'm very tempted but can't see how that tap can be cleaned properly.