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by trucker5774
Thu Dec 21, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Mash Tun Filter
Replies: 4
Views: 2556

Re: Mash Tun Filter

drjim wrote:
Wed Dec 20, 2023 6:45 pm
Put a BIAB bag in the tun on top of your perforated plate. Makes it easier to clean out as well.
Might give it a go. I need to build a new filter anyway, but at least I can squeeze the bag!
by trucker5774
Thu Dec 21, 2023 10:43 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Mash Tun Filter
Replies: 4
Views: 2556

Re: Mash Tun Filter

Trefoyl wrote:
Wed Dec 20, 2023 4:55 pm
I have a stainless false bottom in my Igloo cooler, but I think the round coolers are hard to find in the UK?
Mine has holes but now you can get slotted ones which should be better. I use a BIAB bag in the mash tun which works extremely well.
Sounds like an option.
by trucker5774
Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:46 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Mash Tun Filter
Replies: 4
Views: 2556

Mash Tun Filter

I've used the same filter for years without a problem. It's an upturned plastic plate with holes drilled in it. Recently the malt seems to have been finer and blocked the last 3 brews. The filter is now broken anyway. Cutting to the point, it's a converted cool box and I will continue to use it. Wha...
by trucker5774
Sat May 29, 2021 8:58 am
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Tomato Puree Nutrient
Replies: 21
Views: 6623

Re: Tomato Puree Nutrient

All is normal at the brewery. He obviously has a close eye on F.G. for timing his barrelling and accurate hydrometers with just a 10 point scale. I'm actually quite happy with the beer, just curious. I kind of hope it doesn't change! On the rare occasion that I keep some bottles for long periods.......
by trucker5774
Fri May 28, 2021 8:53 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Tomato Puree Nutrient
Replies: 21
Views: 6623

Re: Tomato Puree Nutrient

That's an acceptable (even a recommended) strategy, but, especially as you seem to be struggling, you could always work backwards, where, if it 'works' for you, when you adjust more than one variable, say, yeast strain and mash temp, you remove one (or even two) and assess what happens. I find it o...
by trucker5774
Wed May 26, 2021 1:20 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Tomato Puree Nutrient
Replies: 21
Views: 6623

Re: Tomato Puree Nutrient

I only ever change one variant at a time. 8) That's an acceptable (even a recommended) strategy, but, especially as you seem to be struggling, you could always work backwards, where, if it 'works' for you, when you adjust more than one variable, say, yeast strain and mash temp, you remove one (or e...
by trucker5774
Wed May 26, 2021 1:14 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Tomato Puree Nutrient
Replies: 21
Views: 6623

Re: Tomato Puree Nutrient

MashBag wrote:
Wed May 26, 2021 7:38 am
Do we need look at the issue rather that things you have tried.

Does it happen with one recipes or all?
It's all recipes, but the grain bill is similar. Typically around 4 kg of pale malt with some crystal/vienna/roasted etc and average hopping.
by trucker5774
Mon May 24, 2021 12:12 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Tomato Puree Nutrient
Replies: 21
Views: 6623

Re: Tomato Puree Nutrient

Absolutely. I always chuck some of this in at the end of the boil. I re-pitch a few times and, compared to when I didn't use a nutrient, fermentation starts faster and attenuates sooner. Guy I will definitely be trying some nutrient on the next brew. I normally see fermentation within 6 hours and F...
by trucker5774
Sun May 23, 2021 11:20 am
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Overnight mashing
Replies: 46
Views: 6537

Re: Overnight mashing

John I agree with that, practise does make it easier. That's a good point too about an efficient coil. Are you using a 3v system? I'm as basic as it gets. HLT and Copper are the same thing. Mash tun is a cool box. Water for the sparge is run from the HLT into an FV so that the early sparge runnings...
by trucker5774
Sun May 23, 2021 11:12 am
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Tomato Puree Nutrient
Replies: 21
Views: 6623

Re: Tomato Puree Nutrient

MashBag wrote:
Sun May 23, 2021 10:21 am
Due anyone use olive oil as a nutrient?
Regularly...............but only for salads! :D
by trucker5774
Sun May 23, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Tomato Puree Nutrient
Replies: 21
Views: 6623

Re: Tomato Puree Nutrient

Absolutely. I always chuck some of this in at the end of the boil. I re-pitch a few times and, compared to when I didn't use a nutrient, fermentation starts faster and attenuates sooner. Guy I will definitely be trying some nutrient on the next brew. I normally see fermentation within 6 hours and F...
by trucker5774
Sun May 23, 2021 10:02 am
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Overnight mashing
Replies: 46
Views: 6537

Re: Overnight mashing

Both my mash and boil are 60 mins. I only heat enough water I the HLT for the stage I'm at, then heat again whilst mashing. Sparging is around 30 mins. I start the boil before the full 30 litres is collected. Cooling coil is quite efficient at around 20 mins. I leave it in until after draining. I cl...
by trucker5774
Sat May 22, 2021 11:33 am
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Overnight mashing
Replies: 46
Views: 6537

Re: Overnight mashing

I've been thinking of giving it a go. I'm half way there. I weight my grain and fill my water boiler the night before. I turn on to heat whilst having my cornflakes and it's at strike temperature by the time I'm onto my toast. Mash on, take Dave for a walk, then sparge. Wouldn't really save me by ma...
by trucker5774
Wed May 19, 2021 11:00 am
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Tomato Puree Nutrient
Replies: 21
Views: 6623

Re: Tomato Puree Nutrient

alexlark wrote:
Tue May 18, 2021 9:18 pm
Did you see that on Moonshiners by any chance?
Barley and hop, on You Tube (great channel) amongst others
by trucker5774
Mon May 17, 2021 1:00 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: re using yeast
Replies: 43
Views: 9352

Re: re using yeast

I agree, McMullan. Sometimes exacting methods can produce great results. The problem I find at homebrew levels is that the small volumes make it hard to adjust things, A KG of hops in the brewery is a small tweak. A few grams at home level coupled with a few minutes on the boil etc makes replication...