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- Birds in my garden
- Brewster Beacon 40 query
- pressure barel
- May Competition - American Pale Ales
- Oktoberfest Cancelled
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- Is my fermentation fridge safe?
- Over pitching (yeast cake)
- Electric BIAB upgrade
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| Spent grain, compost bin and mice Posted: 03 May 2021 08:33 PM PDT I've always put my spent grain in the compost bin. This was fine at my old house - the bin was at the bottom of the garden, 50 yards from the house. I've now moved and got one of those round, plastic bins which is quite close to the house - and I've got mice activity around it. They might even be nesting in it, for all I know. I assume that the mice are going for the grain, but what do I do? We get a weekly food bin collection but I can't really put 5kg or so of wet grain in it, can I? Any... Spent grain, compost bin and mice |
| New Forum member map. (3-1-2021) Posted: 03 May 2021 08:21 PM PDT The new map is here - The Home Brew Forum U.K. Member Map. - Google My MapsThe Home Brew Forum U.K. Member Map.  www.google.com If you would like to be added please post your details in the thread. Zoom Level - The standard zoom level is 9 (see end or page URL) at this level you should see most of the town/city names next to the markers if... New Forum member map. (3-1-2021) |
| Posted: 03 May 2021 08:09 PM PDT It's taken a few months to pull together but I've managed to knock something up that the Mrs will allow in the house!!!! 3 taps, running C02 and 30/70 depending on what I fancy.... onto the beer engine housing now  |
| Posted: 03 May 2021 04:53 PM PDT Hi, Got my Youngs Belgian Saison kit on today and just before pitching the yeast I noticed a small tear in the packet I hadnt noticed this before and I'm not sure how long it has been like this. 5 hours after pitching it is bubbling away nicely at 28 degrees, but could this cause problems? It did smell like strong cheese, but maybe yeast does stink a bit. Thanks, Mark |
| Supermarket Juice Wine How To guide and Recipes. Posted: 03 May 2021 04:39 PM PDT Supermarket Juice Wine how to guide plus Recipes. Edited 29/9/2020 - Its generally agreed Orange Wine isn't very nice and few make it a second time the good news is the method used in the videos below is the same for all supermarket juice so if you are not keen on the sound of orange wine read on - Some members are finding their supermarkets are not stocking White grape juice but have Red grape juice, Red grape juice goes well with apple, cranberry, pomegranate or raspberry... Supermarket Juice Wine How To guide and Recipes. |
| Posted: 03 May 2021 04:15 PM PDT As I have a lot of spare time I have been recording the birds in my garden feeding on my nuts and fat balls. Robin Great **** Blue **** Long tailed **** Gold Finch Magpies Hooded Crows Jay Blackbird Pigeons Ps can't believe the software censored birds names |
| Posted: 03 May 2021 04:09 PM PDT Well, I have bought myself a Beacon 40, so as to cut down on my extremely labour-intensive way of mashing, sparging and boiling. I was very happy with my method, but due to increasing decrepitude my body wasn't!! However, I am surprised at the volume of water it seems to need for mashing. After cleaning it, and pumping out the rinse water, I thought I'd measure capacities. To get the water level to the bottom of the grain basket, I need to add 7·7l of water. Seems an awful lot of "void... Brewster Beacon 40 query |
| Posted: 03 May 2021 03:48 PM PDT Hi folks , you wont believe this . I have conditioned my ipa in a pressure barrel, tested about 3 weeks ago and then moved it to the fridge . I have just tried to pour a pint and found it wont come out of the tap , well it does at a dribble , I think when moving it to the fridge i may have disturbed the sediment , what the bloomin hell can i do , can i unblock the tap in situ , i'm at a total loss here , and theres 20lts of beer in there waiting to be drunk , any help appreciated folks |
| May Competition - American Pale Ales Posted: 03 May 2021 03:43 PM PDT I have had a few enquiries already so I thought I would post. Time to get all of your American type pales - pale ale, West Coast, East Coast etc etc, in for the monthly comp. I am planning on judging on the weekend of the 5th June. PM for my address |
| Posted: 03 May 2021 03:36 PM PDT The Oktoberfest in Munich has been cancelled for a second year. |
| Posted: 03 May 2021 03:14 PM PDT Just picked up this old Freezer for 25 quid. Right... best get searching on how to put together an insulated collar and remount the hinges...  |
| Is my fermentation fridge safe? Posted: 03 May 2021 02:43 PM PDT Hi, I've managed to get hold of an old fridge to use for fermentation. I've taken the shelves and replace the glass bottom with a bit of wood to take the weight. There is space on both sides to let heat up from the heater tube. although I might stick with the belt for now as it has been good so far. I have a 33 litre bucket for brewing 23l batches, but to get it to fit I had to remove the plastic housing on the side containing the thermostat, bulb etc. It looks like this at the minute... Is my fermentation fridge safe? |
| Posted: 03 May 2021 02:38 PM PDT Did a PG Proper Job clone last night and went straight on my previous brews yeast cake (Safale 04). My Fermentation Fridge had a PB full of ale in so I just left it to do it's thing (was getting late and I was lazy) . Woke this morning to a volcano and a temp of 27'c (room is 20'c) .. Quick clean and it's now in the fridge with the inkbird set at 20'c. Do you guys think I will get off flavours in the brew because of yeast stress, or will i get away with it ?. It's the 1st time Iv gone... Over pitching (yeast cake) |
| Posted: 03 May 2021 02:31 PM PDT Now then brewers, Hope you're all well. Just looking for some help with upgrading my electric BIAB system... I currently use a 30L electric kettle for my mash/boil, 1 x 20L cooler to hold sparge water, 1 x 25L plastic fermenting bucket. With this system, I'm currently making decent beers at around 75% efficiency which seems good for BIAB systems. The goals for the upgrade would be to:
Electric BIAB upgrade |
| Posted: 03 May 2021 02:29 PM PDT I have got brewbuilders 3kW elements. What flex should be used? At moment the cable seems to be 90C heat resistant, 1.5mm 3 core, should I be using higher temperature rated cable and if so has anyone got a code for it? thanks |
| Posted: 03 May 2021 02:14 PM PDT Been doing a bit of gardening lately and have 2 logs which the missus would turned into planters for display. So here's me starting and only basic tools allowed. Besides the sun is out and I'm alone for P&Q. Shall post updates. |
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