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by simple one
Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:06 pm
Forum: Brewing Liquor
Topic: AMS - 6 month 'use by date'
Replies: 7
Views: 3266

Re: AMS - 6 month 'use by date'

Alkalinity test before.

Use acid that was bought years ago and has sat in the shed.

Alkalinity test after.

Double thumbs up, brew on.
by simple one
Wed Jul 11, 2018 3:16 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: SS Brewmaster bucket
Replies: 25
Views: 7870

Re: SS Brewmaster bucket

Get hold of some Bar Keeper's Friend make a paste, apply, then buff off with a clean cloth then leave in open air, no lid. Here's an extract from the cleaning instructions on the SS Brewtech site. It seems Bar Keeper's friend is not entirely a good thing. Apply with caution! "NEVER USE Oxalic Acid ...
by simple one
Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:45 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Strange pH readings in mash
Replies: 16
Views: 4864

Re: Strange pH readings in mash

With reference to the condom simile.

Are we saying all damage is done in the first ten minutes with an incorrect pH. Focusing mainly on tannin extraction and precipitating proteins?

Can it not be regained?
by simple one
Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:59 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Strange pH readings in mash
Replies: 16
Views: 4864

Re: Strange pH readings in mash

I did a brew yesterday and saw some really strange things happening with my mash pH that I'm hoping someone can explain. I prepared a batch of brewing water and treated it with phosphoric acid to bring the pH down to 5.6. I then mashed in with around half of it and a grain bill that was 100% maris ...
by simple one
Sun Jun 03, 2018 10:12 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: How can this be possible?
Replies: 10
Views: 2777

Re: How can this be possible?

The only time I have made a wort that fermentable was when I did over night mashes.

Otherwise the only other thing I can think of is an error, a very punchy yeast or maybe an infection.
by simple one
Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:51 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Geterbrewed delivery
Replies: 33
Views: 8884

Re: Geterbrewed delivery

Maltmiller for me. Never let me down.
by simple one
Thu Apr 05, 2018 4:48 pm
Forum: Beer Recipes
Topic: St Austell 'Proper Job'
Replies: 39
Views: 18330

Re: St Austell 'Proper Job'

Anyone got an update on this recipe? I have been impressed by this bottle conditioned beer.

Time to fire up the boiler and try and recreate this beauty.

Thanks in advance.
by simple one
Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:01 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Does it matter what I use for a bittering hop?
Replies: 19
Views: 3981

Re: Does it matter what I use for a bittering hop?

Yes. The bittering hop pack a lot of flavour.
by simple one
Wed Jun 07, 2017 11:30 pm
Forum: Hops
Topic: Hop Storage
Replies: 18
Views: 6252

Re: Hop Storage

20 kg is quite a lot.....
by simple one
Wed Jun 07, 2017 11:29 pm
Forum: Hops
Topic: Hop Storage
Replies: 18
Views: 6252

Re: Hop Storage

Split them in to manageable and usable sizes depending on brewlength and hop usage, vacuum pack them. Then stick them in the freezer. Make sure the labeling is robust and has type, year and AA% on them.
by simple one
Wed May 31, 2017 6:03 pm
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Deschutes Freshly Squeezed
Replies: 8
Views: 2988

Re: Deschutes Freshly Squeezed

Lovely view.
by simple one
Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:59 pm
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: AG#23 - 19th Century Porter
Replies: 11
Views: 3663

Re: AG#23 - 19th Century Porter

Monkey. I reckon this will be gorgeous.

Nice recipe.....
by simple one
Thu Dec 29, 2016 9:52 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Windsor Yeast.... Brilliant
Replies: 16
Views: 5859

Re: Windsor Yeast.... Brilliant

Bazz wrote:
Any advice or feedback?

Thanks.
Recipe looks ideal, not to heavy on crystals. Only advice I have is mentioned above. Just leave for three weeks in the FV, with the last few days as crash cooling.

Had a bottle last night, really makes a good traditional tasty pint.

Good luck.
by simple one
Sun Dec 25, 2016 4:43 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Guinness Rye Pale Ale Yeast?
Replies: 2
Views: 1732

Guinness Rye Pale Ale Yeast?

Is that a bottle conditioned yeasty sediment in the new Guinness Rye Pale Ale? Round the relatives so can't really test it out properly.

If so... Has the legendary yeast returned?
by simple one
Mon Dec 19, 2016 2:38 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Windsor Yeast.... Brilliant
Replies: 16
Views: 5859

Re: Windsor Yeast.... Brilliant

It must take an age to deal with anything darker than an ESB.

I think I like this yeast for it's low attenuation. After all, unlike commercial brewers, I am after flavours, not abv. Ideal for a pale mild beer or a weak bitter, where it needs to drink stronger.