Jim's Beer Kit

I use this https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33053995236.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.7eba4c4d0WYxMA to control the second element in my 100l setup , works for me, not sure if thats what your after tho. Hi Haydnexport How big is your element that this controls. Looks like what I need but not sure if it...

My fermentation fridge has died. It is currently a free standing large one about 5, high and has space for two buckets. Its over kill for my needs as I dont brew enough. However the under counter fridges look a bit tight for a 30l bucket. I want to use it for fermentation and serving with a tap in t...

If your using fresh flowers watch out for the ones that smell like a cats urinated on them. You think you’ve found the best tree then it smells (and tastes) god awful.
Wilf

I wonder if it is your perception that has changed now that your pallet has more experience?

I know it happens with hops so why not malt. Alternatively your first beers were less hoppy and more malt driven and now your utilisation is better the malt takes more of a back seat?

Maybe...

He he- happy birthday dear, don’t mind if I grow them for you, do you?

Well played sir

Unfortunately its brand new

I am having a load of trouble with my kegs. After failing to seal when conditioning I gave it a charge of co2. I am using bulbs so little control and blew the pressure valve. Problem is now its not holding thr pressure and is leaking through the rubber grommet. How do I stop this happening? Cheers W...

And another thing...

If you only have cookers and eaters and the acid is huge. Say above 1% total acid then wild ferment, bottle then leave for a year. Time will drop the acid if you have the patience!

Wilf

Net curtain works best for a rack and cloth design where you build it up in layers. Its more efficient than a basket press for apples rather than soft fruit andless likely to tear as all ready noted. With some sort of board ( I use hdpe chopping board material) between the layers it works a treat Bu...

Can you buy a compressor plate as a unit?
Thanks
Wilf

Hello all, I am looking to keep an insulated area cool for storing beverages in the warm weather. It’s about 2 cubic meters and well insulated and I am trying to work out what would be the most efficient way to do this. Space is at a premium so using an old fridge is not an option and whatever I use...

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There is a post from seymour a few years back somewhere about germinating seeds. I’m sure sanding them came in somewhere. I will se if I can find it

An alternative is a blast from a camden tablet if you are going to dry hop it, soak in a little beer with half a tablet for 24 hours before adding it to the bulk.

I agree a little goes a long long way especially fresh flowers
good luck
wilf

It was based in th young no1 durden park book recipe and called for a bit of caramelisation in the kettle with a long boil