Jim's Beer Kit

Mainly to hit the numbers. There was so much malt that i sparged a lot to hit the targets and improve efficiency
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The wort was amazingly bitter and with foam like marshmallow

I've used 3 packets of nottingham for a 13% stout without any issues. Fermented well with no off flavours. Make sure you have some oxygen in there as well and you should be good to go. Personally I've found the AB series that I've tried to be heavy on the oxidised flavours.(15-18) but an interesting...

Ok so I thought that I had got my head around it and knew what I needed to know. Alas I should have known better. It’s been a while since I did a brew last but I’m all lined up for a brew tonight. A few years back I had the water tested by Murphy’s which came back with 21ppm for alkalinity. Brillian...

Thanks Both. Looks like the thing I am after.
I am assuming that I will also need a probe but pt100 or NTC?

I am also assuming that I will need a thermowell?

Would I be able to detach the probe from the thermowell/ pan for storage?

Thanks
Wilf

Sounds great but unfortunately I have very basic electrical knowledge. In very beginner term that means...?

I don’t have an inkbird yet as I was going to buy for the job ( which is likely to be repeated) so can buy as appropriate ( whatever that may be)
Appreciate the help
Wilf

Hello all, I want to utilise my brew kettle for another purpose and would like to be able to hold temperature at about 85C/ simmer I currently have a 2.3kw element. My first plan was to use an inkbird but understand that it only rated to 2kw. So what can I use? There are plug in dimmer switches that...

Thanks both for the help. Cables ordered and on its way. Next step cover to keep out of the rain!
Cheers
Wilf

Ok so I’m being pushed out of the house for brewing and need an extension cable that can take it. I’ve got a boiler with 2 x2.5kw elements and tried it outside with my normal b&q extension coil. That didn’t work. Came to the boil nicely then the extension cable died and flipped the circuit breaker. ...

Ive had 16% that went right down to .998 but i guess will depend in the monster yeast your using! Which is....

Wilf

Ive been given some honey comb and would like guidance how to get it out. There seems to be everything from a cold soak hot soak to fermenting with the comb in so not sure what the best approach is. Would like to shoot for a plain dry mead of around 10% if possible.
Thanks
Wilf

Good luck with the brew Eric

Thanks everyone. Think I’ll get the drill out! Cheers Wilf

Would love too Eric but alas I’ve got 2 kids to deal with instead. Using about 60-80g of hops each brew so not excessive and has only started since putting the elements in the pan

Eric, Jaraporter- could you elaborate? What did you do and what was the rational and did it work?
Wilf

After putting two 2.4kw elements in my boil pot I am starting to have drainage problems with my hop filter. I think it’s because I’m getting much more hot break due to the more vigorous boil. I currently use a copper pipe in the shape of a square sitting in the middle of the pot, drawing to a tap ho...