My first AG in 20 years

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maltymike

My first AG in 20 years

Post by maltymike » Sun May 04, 2008 7:28 pm

The day finally arrived. I haven't done an AG brew for about twenty years and then it was very improvised using all Dave Lines recipes which did work out very well. I used to mash on the old Rayburn in the stew pot and boil in the old Burco washing copper. This time I thought it could be done much better thanks mainly to this forum and the odd book. I must acknowledge everyone who I have copied off, you will know who you are from the photographs. Many thanks, the equipment lead to a smooth brew day.
I made Paul at Barley Bottom's, Grogans Morning Glory. I was planning to fly sparge but lack of sparge arms and batch sparging looking easy I went for that option. Hadn't planned on that when I bought the thermo box which is 24l but it just fitted!

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Volumes all worked pretty well as per DaaB's calculator.

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I collected 28l from the mashing, only ended up with 17l at the end of the boil. I think I can turn the gas down a bit next time.

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By the time I had added water making up to 22l, gravity was down to 1044, about where it was supposed to be.
It's all now in the bucket with some S-04 waiting for something to happen!

Many thanks once again for all the ideas and advice. :D :D :D
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Post by Horden Hillbilly » Sun May 04, 2008 7:31 pm

Well done MM, it looks like your return to ag brewing was a sucess, nice one! 8)
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MightyMouth

Re: My first AG in 20 years

Post by MightyMouth » Sun May 04, 2008 8:06 pm

Well done Malty.
maltymike wrote:
I collected 28l from the mashing, only ended up with 17l at the end of the boil. I think I can turn the gas down a bit next time.
Told ya that burner would do it :)
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sllimeel

Post by sllimeel » Sun May 04, 2008 10:50 pm

Nice to see anouther 20 year brewer return to the fold :D
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prolix

Post by prolix » Sun May 04, 2008 10:56 pm

Just fittied! :shock: well at least you know that tables level, it took me a second look to see the lid on the floor and realise how full it was :lol:
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maltymike

Post by maltymike » Sun May 04, 2008 11:02 pm

Thanks for all your support. Yep, it was a bit tight to say the least :lol:
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AT

Post by AT » Sun May 04, 2008 11:36 pm

Well done 8)
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maltymike

Post by maltymike » Mon May 05, 2008 12:44 pm

Further to yesterdays brew, which is now foaming nicely. 8)

One query is the Ph which I took just for the record as it were. This was around 5.5 during mashing which might be too high.

What effect is this likely to have on the brew?
What if anything should I have done about it? :)
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Vossy1

Post by Vossy1 » Mon May 05, 2008 12:48 pm

Welcome back mm, glad to see the brew day went well 8)
This was around 5.5 during mashing which might be too high.
It's as near as dammit to 5.3 so I wouldn't be too concerned, not on your first brew :lol:
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