Well; I've had a wee sneaky pint from my first AG and all I can say is OMFG!
Anyone remotely interested in giving All Grain a go... don't hesitate get building/buying/brewing and enjoy your own beer...
I'm now supping a crystal clear (without finnings) all grain Pendle Witches Brew and I honestly cannot believe how good it is; not blowing smoke, but seriously better than most I've had bought!!!
What you waiting for... get converted, get brewing, get real!!
Enjoy..
Rick
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Dennis King
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hooked 
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Another disciple to the dark side! 
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rick_huggins
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just need to get rid of my wherry and nelsons now to make room for more AG 
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Northern Brewer
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I am always surprised how patient some people are. When I first appreciated how good all grain tasted I couldn't brew enough of the stuff. Not only did this get me into my stride, it also meant I built up a good buffer supply of properly matured beer, which I've since maintained.
Don't wait for your cornies to become empty before you next brew. Beer can always hang around under airlock whilst you work on emptying them.
Don't wait for your cornies to become empty before you next brew. Beer can always hang around under airlock whilst you work on emptying them.
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adm
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Excellent advice from NB right there! My experience has been exactly the same. It does involve buying more cornies/kegs, but there's not much better than knowing you've got the next few months worth of beer sitting right there maturing, with kegs ready to go on as soon as the current ones are empty!Northern Brewer wrote:I am always surprised how patient some people are. When I first appreciated how good all grain tasted I couldn't brew enough of the stuff. Not only did this get me into my stride, it also meant I built up a good buffer supply of properly matured beer, which I've since maintained.
Don't wait for your cornies to become empty before you next brew. Beer can always hang around under airlock whilst you work on emptying them.
Brew ahead!
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Billy Hunt
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I've made a few all grain brews in the last few months and all with decent results but the all grain stout that I was quaffing last night was something else. Well worth going to the trouble of bottling the stuff. 
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mdex
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Definately worth the trouble!
I'm also an advocate of creating a stock pile so you never run out.
I'm also an advocate of creating a stock pile so you never run out.
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Northern Brewer
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It's probably a good idea to keep a few notes as you go along - and don't change too many things at once!
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Capped
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This is the problem with starting out in AG - no-one can resist temptation to try the stuff,and before you know it,it's gone! As a returnee to the fold only last Sunday,I'm almost ashamed to say I've already sampled the stuff I made. It's only six days old goddammit! Still,I'm very pleased to report that (and truthfully as well!) it blows any kit stuff away that's been maturing for ages. What'll happen now is,I'll keep on sampling it and noting the improvement every time,and before I know it there'll be none left. Still,I'll be brewing again tomorrow and almost every weekend thus,until I've enough stockpiled that even my sneak samples won't be able to keep pace with. Well,that's the theory,anyway.