Jim's Beer Kit

Best practise is to not share equipment as you say.

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Nitro Jim wrote: more importantly I am not that keen of force carbonated ale!

Then you could always let it naturally carbonate in the keg with some priming sugar, which is what I generally do.

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alexlark wrote:So what's the name of the commercial brew from the tasting notes?

I was wondering the same

Give this a read:
http://www.weyermann.de/downloads/pdf/V ... 202010.pdf

If you are really wanting to utilize this malt, I would recommend the mash proceed at 50 - 60 - 70°C with 1/2 hour protein rests.

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i'm half tempted to throw em unless anyone has advice on giving them a good clean? i need a product that will neutralise the oily film left behind from the cleaner. Get yourself something like this and give them a good jetting with HOT water. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Faucet-Carboyand-Beer-Bottle-Wa...

Looks tasty indeed

The light comes on when it's powered. I've had it for many years. Works perfectly when powered. :) I was wondering if this Inkbird would fit your needs. https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Itc-308-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B011296704/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482613069&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=ink...

How may watts is the hot plate?

Never seen a green Corny keg lid before, enjoy the project.

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I can see your concern regarding possible oxidation, I have not used the Vinbrite before however have you given consideration to purging your FV with CO2 prior to the filtration process?

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I have had good luck with both Belle Saison and Fermentis B256/abbaye. But looking for an alternative for my next belgian project. Perhaps a dubbel, another single or a chimay blue clone. Any suggestions? With real experiences too - I can read manufacturers product descriptions, but I want to know ...

Rookie wrote:What is the purpose of roasting the grains?

Sounds as though he was wanting to experiment with the taste

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In a word......no

Here you go mate. Should be all you need for instructions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz9_6QWElyk

The flavour is indeed impacted by the use of MO as opposed to 2 row, so if what you are after is a real clone then 2 row is the way to proceed if possible. Granted, the MO produces a wort with a fuller flavour to be sure.

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