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by MarkA
Thu Jul 07, 2022 11:12 pm
Forum: Kit Brewing
Topic: Gelatin
Replies: 23
Views: 4377

Re: Gelatin

I believe gelatin is made by boiling up the hooves. Yum. :out As well as collegen from skin, ligaments and bones. Double yum! It always amazes me that, in striving for 'perfection', some brewers seem to think the best course of action is to dump this c**p in there! Each to their own, of course! :wi...
by MarkA
Mon Jul 04, 2022 9:29 am
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Dirty bottles
Replies: 6
Views: 2009

Re: Dirty bottles

MashBag wrote:
Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:23 am
Is it unreasonable to expect clean bottles back?
I don't think it's unreasonable at all. I have a simple solution to this - dirty bottles = no more beer for you!
by MarkA
Tue May 31, 2022 8:48 am
Forum: Brewing Liquor
Topic: Taking the P#SS
Replies: 6
Views: 2281

Re: Taking the P#SS

When I read your post, I assumed the link was going to take me to Brew Dog and another of their "wacky" and "oh-so-clever" publicity stunts!
by MarkA
Tue May 17, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Savings, not costs!
Replies: 15
Views: 2533

Re: Savings, not costs!

bitter_dave wrote:
Sun May 15, 2022 11:00 am
However, I think you have factor in the fact that we make more beer than we would otherwise buy, because we drink more than we would and perhaps give it away.
I agree, I wouldn't drink half as much (or even a quarter as much) if I had to buy beer all the time!
by MarkA
Fri May 06, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Elecricity costs
Replies: 17
Views: 2504

Re: Elecricity costs

I agree with the sentiment about enjoying it, but I'm pretty sure if I factor in the cost of all the gear I've bougt over the past few years, I'd probably still be better off buying beer...even the expensive stuff from the local bottle shop! Fair point, Cobnut! Though the smug satisfaction of drink...
by MarkA
Fri May 06, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Elecricity costs
Replies: 17
Views: 2504

Re: Elecricity costs

It's so hard to estimate as it depends on a lot of variables. Also, if you use a heater/cooler for fermentation/priming/serving, the cost goes up. The heating of cleaning/rinsing water is another factor...... Step up to all grain, make better beer for less than you can buy it for, have fun, enjoy th...
by MarkA
Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:04 am
Forum: Brewing Videos
Topic: 1989: Howard Stableford tried out concentrated beer on Tomorrow's World
Replies: 3
Views: 7450

Re: 1989: Howard Stableford tried out concentrated beer on Tomorrow's World

I imagine it would have the same problem of Coke etc served from a dispenser which mixes syrup with water and, in some pubs, all you can taste is chlorine. Anyway, it's nothing new, some pubs have been serving watered down beer for years ;-)

Interesting video though, cheers!
by MarkA
Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:20 am
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: King Keg top or bottom tap preferred?
Replies: 6
Views: 2298

Re: King Keg top or bottom tap preferred?

I use two top tap King Kegs and haven't had a problem with the float dip tube, as long as you make sure it's all the way on before filling. The only disadvantage would be that you always need Co2 to dispense, rather than being able to use gravity through a bottom tap.
by MarkA
Tue Mar 22, 2022 2:15 pm
Forum: Other Alcoholic Brews
Topic: ginger wine recipe
Replies: 1
Views: 2192

Re: ginger wine recipe

The only ginger wine recipe I've tried was from CJJ Berry's book, 130 New Winemaking Recipes; For one gallon; 80g Root ginger 2 Oranges 2 Lemons 225g Raisins 1.3kg Sugar Yeast & nutrient -Peel the oranges and lemons (avoiding the white pith) and put them in a bucket with the chopped raisins. -Bring ...
by MarkA
Fri Mar 11, 2022 12:28 am
Forum: Cider Making
Topic: Fermentation advice, please
Replies: 13
Views: 2999

Re: Fermentation advice, please

I made this cider a few months back and left if for 3 weeks at 24 degrees in an open fermenter (tin foil covering fermenter hole).

It will be fine.
by MarkA
Fri Mar 11, 2022 12:26 am
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Anyone remember these?
Replies: 14
Views: 3015

Re: Anyone remember these?

It's for "....home beer, beer and beer..."

How can we refuse???
by MarkA
Thu Mar 03, 2022 9:53 am
Forum: Brewing Videos
Topic: Opening and Tasting 40+ Year Old Beer
Replies: 13
Views: 4170

Re: Opening and Tasting 40+ Year Old Beer

I remember watching this a while back and felt that the experience was kinda wasted on him as he doesn't drink beer much. I'd love to have tried them! I agree, it would have been better if he'd had a few beer-loving friends round. It's a bit like opening an old tin of SPAM and not tasting it becaus...
by MarkA
Wed Mar 02, 2022 6:17 pm
Forum: Brewing Videos
Topic: Bottling Instructional Video
Replies: 2
Views: 1718

Re: Bottling Instructional Video

I'm glad it helped, Dave :lol:
by MarkA
Tue Mar 01, 2022 3:26 pm
Forum: Brewing Videos
Topic: Bottling Instructional Video
Replies: 2
Views: 1718

Bottling Instructional Video

Most homebrewers will have watched this already, but all new brewers should definitely watch and learn!!

https://youtu.be/XPIw6eRW_Bg