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by john luc
Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:53 pm
Forum: Yeast
Topic: splitting 50gr pack
Replies: 6
Views: 2316

splitting 50gr pack

Our local homebrew club have a 500gr of WHC saturated yeast that we plan to split into 25gr packs and vacuum seal them. I am aware that dried yeast can deteriorate once opened so does anyone have any suggestions on how I proceed :idea:
by john luc
Thu Sep 30, 2021 2:41 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: using a corney as a cask
Replies: 6
Views: 2370

Re: using a corney as a cask

@LeeH I see you have a Sabro NEIPA on the go. This cask brew I have on has that Hop along with Belma and Galaxy. I did a NEIPA earlier this year with Sabro as one of the hops and it was megga. I hope this combo I have here does the business [-o<
by john luc
Thu Sep 30, 2021 2:37 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: using a corney as a cask
Replies: 6
Views: 2370

Re: using a corney as a cask

The one I have fermenting now is for a club day out so it will be gone that day. But future brews will be drank slower.
by john luc
Thu Sep 30, 2021 12:36 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Off Flavours
Replies: 12
Views: 1444

Re: Off Flavours

I believe in having copious amounts of notes for brew day as often weeks later when an issue with a beer pops up I can start with the notes taking on the day. As regards your issue you think it comes from an equipment change. This may be so and DMS and its precursor SMM may be your culprit. Here is ...
by john luc
Tue Sep 28, 2021 5:52 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: using a corney as a cask
Replies: 6
Views: 2370

Re: using a corney as a cask

On the transfer early off the fermentation I will have to try that sometime later. I have new seals so I will do that. A beer is nearly ready atm for casking
by john luc
Tue Sep 28, 2021 1:32 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: using a corney as a cask
Replies: 6
Views: 2370

using a corney as a cask

I want to use a corney with a floating dip tube s a cask. It will be as normal standing upright. Planning on having it at approx 1.5 volumes co2 and wonder how best to keep the lid pressured sealed and that volume :?:. I will have an aspitator/breather valve attached to the gas in post to hlp when I...
by john luc
Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:55 pm
Forum: Fermentation
Topic: WHC Bond dead in the wort
Replies: 24
Views: 5450

Re: WHC Bond dead in the wort

I have moved away from wet yeast for now as they can be, Like above has, be hit and miss. This yeast is available in a dry form too. I had West Yorkshire yeast for my Cask ale and used some of the slurry to brew a red ale. Both beers were failures and while I suspect some other issues I noticed that...
by john luc
Mon Sep 06, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: Cooking with (or without!) Alcoholic Beverages
Topic: 34 years
Replies: 10
Views: 4209

Re: 34 years

My one is 33 years #-o #-o
by john luc
Mon Sep 06, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: Cooking with (or without!) Alcoholic Beverages
Topic: 34 years
Replies: 10
Views: 4209

Re: 34 years

#-o My anniversary was last Saturday week and we both forgot. At least I get to turn up with something before she does :twisted: and the war continues
by john luc
Mon Sep 06, 2021 7:42 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Beer line for Kegerator
Replies: 3
Views: 2113

Re: Beer line for Kegerator

If you know any Heineken delivery guys you could ask them to collect you the 6mm OD beer line with fittings on them to serve from the 20 liter steel corney type kegs they deliver to restaurants. They are used once and dumped. The line is 1.5 meters and you can buy john guest fittings 6mm pipe to 8 m...
by john luc
Wed Aug 18, 2021 9:04 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Should I get a Mill?
Replies: 55
Views: 7380

Re: Should I get a Mill?

Keeping grains fresh until crushed especially the aromatic ones is definitely why you want a personal grain crusher. When I get uncrushed grain delivered I put them into white sealed buckets to keep them as fresh as I can and then only take and crush as I brew.
by john luc
Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:49 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Should I get a Mill?
Replies: 55
Views: 7380

Re: Should I get a Mill?

One thing to note if you are buying crushed is if its not being sitting too long in a storeroom which you will not know. The other thing is if you buy say 5 kg crushed and plan to use 3.5 kg then you need to make sure you don't leave all the flour in the bag with the remaining 1.5 kg.
by john luc
Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:43 pm
Forum: Braumeister, Grainfather and other One-Pot Brewing Systems
Topic: Bualadh Bos To Grainfather
Replies: 3
Views: 2200

Bualadh Bos To Grainfather

When you hear about buying cheap and end up with something that does not last or you cannot get parts for because the company making it do not support it, well not so with Grainfather. They make a top notch designed machine and if you need support they respond efficiently and quickly. I broke a part...
by john luc
Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:41 pm
Forum: Braumeister, Grainfather and other One-Pot Brewing Systems
Topic: grainfather pump part
Replies: 2
Views: 1941

Re: grainfather pump part

I am sorted thanks.
by john luc
Thu Aug 12, 2021 1:16 pm
Forum: Fermentation
Topic: Pressure fermenting lager experiment
Replies: 24
Views: 5664

Re: Pressure fermenting lager experiment

If you buy the old school type like I did €9 then it just has a BIG clock that also has a magnifying glass on it. I'd say it was design so when you bend over to peep past your belly you can read the number :shock: :lol: