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- Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:48 pm
- Forum: Brewing Equipment
- Topic: Brewhouse Build - Outbuilding Conversion
- Replies: 150
- Views: 13583
Re: Brewhouse Build - Outbuilding Conversion
Not been around on here for long recently but here's a quick update. Brewery build virtually done bar finishing electrics and some cosmetic touch ups to the walls and floor. Interview with local paper on Tuesday, article went in on Thursday and I was inundated with phone calls, emails and facebook p...
- Fri Feb 15, 2013 5:17 pm
- Forum: Brewdays
- Topic: brewing abroad
- Replies: 3
- Views: 532
Re: brewing abroad
I have a craft brewery in the Limousin. On a recent jaunt through potential stockists i came across V and B vin et bieres in Limoges. They have a few outlets dotted about France. I spotted they sell home brew kits and some basic equipment. Bit pricey from what i looked at, 20 euros+ in a not particu...
- Fri Feb 15, 2013 5:10 pm
- Forum: Brewdays
- Topic: Saltaire comp Test Pale ale + PICS
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1585
Re: Saltaire comp Test Pale ale + PICS
Good luck with the competition matey! I've got some of Rob's English Ale Yeast to try a split brew comparison with, it'll be good to hear how the one you're using performs.
- Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:25 pm
- Forum: Brewdays
- Topic: My first AG brewday... at long last!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1820
Re: My first AG brewday... at long last!
Well done on a smooth looking step over to AG.
- Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:23 pm
- Forum: Brewing Equipment
- Topic: 200 Litre / 45 Gallon Brew Kettle
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1851
Re: 200 Litre / 45 Gallon Brew Kettle
My brouwland 400L is well built. No probs at all. That's the best route IMO Is it the 400l from Brouwland the one that you did the thread on re fitting the elements etc? I've lost my way with threads but I'm looking for a bigger brew kettle. Just liked your page on FB in case you're wondering who a...
- Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:57 pm
- Forum: Hops
- Topic: Home grown hops are greener
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3833
Re: Home grown hops are greener
I'm just venturing into home grown hops and if the first crop or second look anything like yours, I'll be well chuffed. I've got Cascade and Bramling Cross, 2 hops I use a lot of and I'm really looking forward to seeing what the Limousin terroir and climate do with them. Ooohh. French Cascade that ...
- Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:53 pm
- Forum: Malts and Grits
- Topic: Maris Otter. Crisp versus Thomas Fawcett.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5104
Re: Maris Otter. Crisp versus Thomas Fawcett.
I use The Malt Miller for pretty much everything now, his service is second to none and I've never had a single issue with quality. I can get 30kg here in less than 48 hours for under 15 euros. It takes at least five times that long and three to four times the price to get it locally... go figure. W...
- Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:33 pm
- Forum: Hops
- Topic: Home grown hops are greener
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3833
Re: Home grown hops are greener
I'm just venturing into home grown hops and if the first crop or second look anything like yours, I'll be well chuffed.
I've got Cascade and Bramling Cross, 2 hops I use a lot of and I'm really looking forward to seeing what the Limousin terroir and climate do with them.
I've got Cascade and Bramling Cross, 2 hops I use a lot of and I'm really looking forward to seeing what the Limousin terroir and climate do with them.
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:41 pm
- Forum: Brewing Equipment
- Topic: 2013 cask system build
- Replies: 6
- Views: 918
Re: 2013 cask system build
Haven't updated in a long time, but this should get you going http://caskaleathome.blogspot.com/ . Just had a read of your blog, Jim. Nice! Until a couple or so years ago I had the distinct impression real ale was on the way out in the UK. I'm originally from Grimsby, on the east coast of the UK an...
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:17 pm
- Forum: Brewing Equipment
- Topic: 2013 cask system build
- Replies: 6
- Views: 918
Re: 2013 cask system build
Taps for casks have a built in hop filter, or at least they did when I was in the pub trade a few years ago. You'll need soft and hard wooden pegs for the shive (the vent hole in the top if memory serves, knocked through using a spile, again, if memory serves) to finish conditioning the beer in the ...
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:46 am
- Forum: Brewdays
- Topic: 4 Saisons brew day with pics
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1012
Re: 4 Saisons brew day with pics
I skim the pre boil crud every time, every brew. Run off post boil is clearer, quicker since i began doing this. Less crud in the boiler. Clearer beer post fermentation. Coincidence? Dunno, the jury is still out.
- Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:46 pm
- Forum: Brewing Equipment
- Topic: how much insulation do I need for a FV cupboad kept in shed
- Replies: 3
- Views: 498
Re: how much insulation do I need for a FV cupboad kept in s
If you're on about building onto the fridge with insulated panels to increase space for Fvs then i did something similar for my own Fv cupboard . I'd say forget the heater tube though and go for a small fan heater (you may have to twiddle with it's own thermostat to prevent it coming on too hot too ...
- Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:28 pm
- Forum: Brewing Equipment
- Topic: Moving Over To The Dark Side, Jays All Grain Build.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 624
Re: Moving Over To The Dark Side, Jays All Grain Build.
Welcome to the dark side Jay
I look forward to hearing more about your brewing adventures.

- Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:42 pm
- Forum: Brewing Equipment
- Topic: underfloor heating/tower rail heated FV cupboard
- Replies: 13
- Views: 648
Re: underfloor heating/tower rail heated FV cupboard
Bear in mind with underfloor heating you'll have a large volume of "warm" floor to loose temperature when the cooling kicks in. It'll make the cooler work harder and then, once it's cold, it's (the floor) going to retain that cool and take longer to warm up.
- Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:33 pm
- Forum: Brewing Equipment
- Topic: Expensive Mistake TriClover Fittings
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1807
Re: Expensive Mistake TriClover Fittings
Oh dear, I really need to stop reading your threads....