Fermenting in the kettle on all the trub?

[PeeBee]

... In fact, I’ve decided to give it another go. I’ve got some English Lagers to brew for the summer and loads of whole Goldings hops to use up. Hopefully a more successful attempt.

Now you have remembered what I said?

... But "bottled it and gave it away" ... I wouldn't want to be doing that either! ... Ah, is that why "Mashbag" wants us all doing it?

... has he given you his delivery address yet?

Keep us updated please (especially if a successful outcome)

[MashBag]

Shout up if you have any questions.
If you want to be really idle, this is the full monty and works well on a BM

Overnight mash. (Wakeup & boil)
Overnight chill.
Ferment in kettle.
Bottle day 7 & wash up.

But it does mean you can only brew about 160 bottles a month

And don't forget you (with new BM) have the opportunity to take this further with more controlability.

[MashBag]

I've long considered leaving the beer in the boiler to ferment (do you - "nallum" - leave it to cool naturally or rapidly with a cooler or like?), but I've never been brave enough to try it myself.

Nothing brave about it, you just need to think it through and have the right kit... Arrrr... Now I see the problem