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by Paddington
Mon Oct 24, 2022 7:32 pm
Forum: Brewing Software
Topic: Calculating OG allowing for losses
Replies: 5
Views: 1796

Re: Calculating OG allowing for losses

I have set up my equipment in both Beersmith and Brewers Friend and have the same problem. I write a recipe that comes up at, say 1.050 OG for 21 litres in the fermenter. However, due to dead spaces etc, I know that I will need 25 litres in the kettle, so clearly I need to put more grain in to make...
by Paddington
Fri Oct 21, 2022 7:25 pm
Forum: Brewing Software
Topic: Calculating OG allowing for losses
Replies: 5
Views: 1796

Re: Calculating OG allowing for losses

It just seems a glaring error which makes me think I'm missing something. But I am thinking that just keeping my own records will be just as good.
by Paddington
Fri Oct 21, 2022 10:49 am
Forum: Brewing Software
Topic: Calculating OG allowing for losses
Replies: 5
Views: 1796

Calculating OG allowing for losses

I have set up my equipment in both Beersmith and Brewers Friend and have the same problem. I write a recipe that comes up at, say 1.050 OG for 21 litres in the fermenter. However, due to dead spaces etc, I know that I will need 25 litres in the kettle, so clearly I need to put more grain in to make ...
by Paddington
Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: I am so stupid!
Replies: 7
Views: 1496

Re: I am so stupid!

I had a slightly out of date WLP 1318 which I pitched into a 1 litre starter. It never seemed to get going. I shook it, heated it up a bit, still no sign of fermentation and checking the gravity found it had hardly dropped over about 5 days. More out of interest than in expectation of ever using it ...
by Paddington
Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Oak aging?
Replies: 22
Views: 8273

Re: Oak aging?

Chris, subscribe to Brulosophy podcasts, they did one on this subject. Quite possibly on their website, too.
by Paddington
Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:13 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Brewing alcohol free
Replies: 125
Views: 37881

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...
by Paddington
Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:43 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Hop Spider Performance
Replies: 9
Views: 3473

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...
by Paddington
Wed Jan 02, 2019 12:07 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: KEG KINGDOM
Replies: 17
Views: 5890

Re: KEG KINGDOM

Just had a look at them, they look very good.
by Paddington
Wed Jan 02, 2019 1:14 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: KEG KINGDOM
Replies: 17
Views: 5890

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.
by Paddington
Thu Dec 13, 2018 10:30 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brewtech Conical Fermenter
Replies: 9
Views: 3217

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.
by Paddington
Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:00 am
Forum: Beer Recipes
Topic: brewdog recipies
Replies: 13
Views: 4473

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.
by Paddington
Sun Dec 09, 2018 1:58 pm
Forum: Beer Recipes
Topic: brewdog recipies
Replies: 13
Views: 4473

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...
by Paddington
Sat Dec 08, 2018 8:45 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brewtech Conical Fermenter
Replies: 9
Views: 3217

Re: Brewtech Conical Fermenter

I'm tempted by the fermentosaurus after reading these comments plus a bit more research.
by Paddington
Sat Dec 08, 2018 4:33 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brewtech Conical Fermenter
Replies: 9
Views: 3217

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...
by Paddington
Sat Dec 08, 2018 10:36 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brewtech Conical Fermenter
Replies: 9
Views: 3217

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 ...