Jim's Beer Kit

MarkA wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 04, 2024 8:51 am

Looks great, I couldn't do without a bottling stick now!

I was so impressed with the Bottling stick.
So much so I have bought a spare in case of mishaps on the day.
I had the the usual tubes and syphons at the ready but didn't use/need them, brilliant.

Jim wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 04, 2024 8:49 am

Great photos!

Thanks Jim. I had others but they were too large, I'll work on that for next time.

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