Jim's Beer Kit

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I was lucky enough to try a bottle of this, which came out to 13% and was fermented with Lutra. It was one of the best beers I’ve ever had. Very smooth and rich. Patchwork Doll and others here thought the same.

When siphoning out of a sealed vessel like a carboy I use CO2 to push it out using a bung with two holes, one for the racking cane and one for the gas. Out of a bucket I would start the siphon by partially filling the hose with water and as that drains the flow will start. The small amount of water ...

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Does it taste like S04 or is it more neutral?

I don't detect anything yeast related.

Interesting! So definitely not S04. Even Nottingham has a distinct taste to me so maybe it’s more like an American ale yeast. Maybe similar to BRY 97 because it drops clear?

Does it taste like S04 or is it more neutral?

The Vichy look good, and I would guess the French sounding name would suggest they are suitable for the style.
I would think these would be good too:
https://www.geterbrewed.com/steinie-bee ... brown-x24/

That would probably explain the “London” name. I have two packs and wondered what it was like. Good to know, thanks!

Is it repackaged Nottingham?

I keep my beer fridge at 13C but condition with sugar to no more than 1.6 volumes of CO2 for British styles. You will need to bleed off the kegs until they can pour well.

Oil filter pliers are good for getting jar lids off. I’ve been meaning to get a pair.

I would suggest taking it to a pub if you’re friendly with any of the landlords and asking if they can figure it out. I suspect they may have disassembled a few over the years.

Sounds like you should just get a better mill.

I found this looking for information about Boots yeast https://www.homebrewinguk.com/post/yeast-strains-from-boots-11800985 There is not a lot to share or reveal about the origins of the strain, which has been in the Lallemand culture collection for about 30 years. My understanding is that It was or...

I wasn’t able to read that article but found this one that lists all of the discontinued beers, including Ringwood :cry: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14131109/Carlsberg-axes-Bombardier-Bankss-Mild-nine-classic-ales-Danish-beer-giant-accused-wiping-British-brewing-heritage.html Full list ...