Jim's Beer Kit

No oxidation issues. I always transfer via the tap. I have not used a conventional air lock in 10 years these are my FVs https://braumarkt.com/Plastic-Fermenter-60-litres-with-Spigot-and-Airlock I use a circular foam bung that replaces the supplied airlock. It is in essence a breathable filter that ...

As long as it doesn't involve re-mortgaging my house to buy some magical fermentation system, glycol chiller and full keg setup that every brewing "influencer"/"expert" seems to insist you need to produce half-decent beer... (Yes please, if you can please outline the process I will see if it's some...

As long as it doesn't involve re-mortgaging my house to buy some magical fermentation system, glycol chiller and full keg setup that every brewing "influencer"/"expert" seems to insist you need to produce half-decent beer... (Yes please, if you can please outline the process I will see if it's some...

The problem is probably related to your brewing process. There should be no visible yeast in the bottle. In fact you should be able to pour the complete contents into a glass and have a star bright drink. It will take a bit longer to brew this way and most people cannot be bothered. Interested ?

I would not have posted that link if I had thought it was not true. Everybody has to pay transport cost in one way or another. Be it fuel in your car plus the time involved. Most people never count the cost of their time!!! Or by paying a courier to bring it to your door. Less than £7 to transport 2...

It's all in the yeast. Brew lab have it. I sent it to them a few years ago. I have a recipe for their Spitfire and if you brewed that to the required gravity for "Kentish Strong Ale" am certain that it would be very similar. The yeast sample that I sent to BrewLab came from a 1977 bottle of Silver J...

You can also buy one like this that that gives you the wort original gravity as well as Brix. https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUTOUTLET-Refractometer-Aluminum-Specific-10%C2%B0C-30%C2%B0C/dp/B07CCH49DY/ref=sr_1_4?c=ts&keywords=Refractometers&qid=1688380280&s=kitchen&sr=1-4&ts_id=3579771031&th=1 Remember th...

The best and cheapest cleaner/sanitiser is available at any swimming pool supplier. It's 66% sodium hypochlorite and one teaspoon in 23 litres does the job.

You can buy these in Europe
https://braumarkt.com/Plastic-Barrel-31 ... -Air-Tight
They are available in 30. 60 and 120 litre capacities

A very simple question. What books have you got,or read, on home brewing ? Got no books and only read on forums and watched on youtube The solution to your problem is this. Buy a decent book on home brewing. I suggest the last book by the late Graham Wheeler. Read it cover to cover several times an...

A very simple question. What books have you got,or read, on home brewing ?

Thanks TC I will try it in the very near future and let you know.
Ian

It would interest me to know why you end up pouring lots down the sink.

A bit more info.
The grist was.

66.1% pale malt
25.4% flaked barley
8.5% roasted barley

No prizes for guessing it is Guinness