Jim's Beer Kit

Thanks for all the replies, guys.
I agree. I think the sparge may be the problem.
Going to see if i can sort it out on my next batch.
I've just got a new load of standard crush malt from Get'erbrewed and I'll let you know how I get on.

You could try these :- https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/692890-expert-ratchet-crimping-tool Not a bad price for Ratchet Crimpers You can order online for next day delivery, or check to see if any of your local branches have them (And yes, I do work for 'em.) Cheers PS. You'll need the yellow...

Nothing, as such.
Just going by the recipes.
(Mainly Greg Hughes' "Home Brew Beer")

Hi,
I've upgraded from simple stove-top BIAB to a Klarstein Maischfest and I'm having trouble hitting my OG targets.
Should I be using a standard malt crush as per, say, direct from Get'erBrewed, or should I use a fine crush, as I did with the BIAB?

All suggestions gratefully received.

Thanks for the reply, Normski. I did actually dismantle it in the end, and yes, it is a standard half-inch ball valve. However, it comes with a crappy silicone "O" ring and leaks like buggery when you re-tighten it all back up again. You'll need to make sure that it's not leaking between the inner a...

Hi All, I know a few of you on here have this all-in-one. I want to know if it's OK to dismantle the tap for cleaning. It looks like a standard half-inch tap, but it's got this black plastic collar-type job on the front. I don't want to unscrew it and then find it won't go back on. Anyone done this ...

Hi All,

A quick heads-up for all the TC brewers out there.
LIDL will be doing their 1.5L cartons of Vitafit Apple Juice for 49p each next Saturday and Sunday (8th + 9th)
That's 33p per litre!

Fill yer boots !

Regards.

Cheers Jockey, thanks for that.

Sean

Hi, I'm just bottling a batch of London Pride clone in which I used yeast harvested from a couple of bottles of Bengal Lancer. How do I go about saving the trub at the bottom of the bucket and re-using it? Is it as simple as pouring it off into a sanitised PET bottle and chucking it in the freezer? ...

I went out to dinner this weekend and had a pint of Draught Pride (and very nice it was too).
I have to say that I couldn't detect a great deal of difference between that and this clone.
Not bad for a first AG!

Hi Mark,

I'd like to give one a go. Prefer Apple or Blueberry, but any would be good.
Would like to compare with my TC.

Cheers

Whatever you use or whatever you do, DO NOT do what I did yesterday. Decided to whisk up my second Maxi - BIAB batch, prior to pitching, using my BRAND NEW cordless drill I got from Lidl a few weeks ago. Forgot to check before I started. After about a minute I found out the battery wasn't clipped on...

Hi agermich, You could do worse than trying the recipe that I did on my first BIAB. http://www.jimsbeerkit.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=75140 Make sure to look at the other 3 threads that i mentioned in my OP You can do a full 23L batch in your 20L pot and it will taste a hell of a lot better th...

So, here it is. Not quite the first pint of my London Pride clone. SV102014.JPG SV102013.JPG It's not crystal clear, but it's good enough for me. I had a couple of pints last weekend but it was under-carbonated but this weekend it was just right. Last week's pints reminded me of the first pints of c...

Thanks for the replies, lads.

Not something I've got to worry about, then.