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• foxbat's brewdays
• Hopsteep Brewing
• PilgrimHudds Brewdays
• How many litres of home brew have you made 2021.
• Euro 2020, who's watching?
• Fridge Thermostat deactivate.
• Curry...!!
• Bass brewery when proper beer was made.
• Bottling a Triple NEIPA
• No covid jab
• 2 row malt
• Thanks
• Elderflower champagne in a corny?
• Kegs at The Malt Miller
• Secondary Fermentation: Demi-john vs Airlock Bottle (Advice Needed)
• WLP400 - Belgian Wit - Long ferment
• Leon103's brew days

foxbat's brewdays Posted: 18 Jun 2021 03:25 PM PDT I thought I might as well join the fun and post my own brewday log here in the forum. Today is an experimental bitter with the following recipe. I've never used Northdown before but Fullers use it and I very much enjoy a pint of Pride. I've also never added Chocolate malt to a bitter before but it's there in one of my favourite bitters of late: Darkstar Partridge so I'm putting the two together and doing this today: 85% Pale Malt 10% Munich Malt 3% Crystal 240 EBC 2% Low colour chocolate... foxbat's brewdays

Hopsteep Brewing Posted: 18 Jun 2021 02:59 PM PDT Time to join the crowd and start one of these brew day thread things This will be the first brew of 2020. My parents are coming to stay with us at the end of February so I need to brew something that my dad will actually enjoy. He is a little bit stuck in his ways (it was only recently I converted him from Lager to drinking ales). That said, he has it in his head he doesn't like any grapefruit/citrus flavours in ales which pretty much restricts him to malty beers... Hopsteep Brewing

PilgrimHudds Brewdays Posted: 18 Jun 2021 02:42 PM PDT Thought i'd bring all my brewdays together in one thread. Had a day off today and because Foxbats Mainline beer seems to have been the most popular amongst my friends, alongside GH's Paterbeir I thought I would brew it again. Looking for somewhere between 17-20l for the FV and am still finding my way around my cygnet water boiler so using fag packet maths I used 300og Maris Otter 120g Caramalt 40g Chocolate Wheat 100g Crystal that I found at the bottom of the box and decided to get... PilgrimHudds Brewdays

How many litres of home brew have you made 2021. Posted: 18 Jun 2021 02:34 PM PDT Last years record has been smashed was Covid part of the reason, did you make more in 2020 than you would have had covid not happened? 2020 total - 33156 2019 total - 22,170 2018 total - 15337

Euro 2020, who's watching? Posted: 18 Jun 2021 02:16 PM PDT Just settled down to watch the opening match of the 2020 (2021) tournament. I'm not a huge football fan but I do like a good international comp. Ideal accompaniment to a good beer

Fridge Thermostat deactivate. Posted: 18 Jun 2021 02:12 PM PDT I've been sitting on my fridge fermentation project for several months. I have a fridge, heater, and inkbird ready to go, just need a wizard who can help with deactivating the thermostat. I have included a photo of the housing with all its wires laid bare. Which ones need cutting/rejoining etc. Would like the light to stay operational if possible

Curry...!! Posted: 18 Jun 2021 02:10 PM PDT I can take no credit for this but would like to pass on the info... YouTube... Misty Ricardo...and follow! I mix bits from recipes to get where I want it and add as much heat as you like. Makes "British Indian restaurant" style curries. A bit of messing about to get set up but nothing you can't find at a decent supermarket or Asian store. This is tandoori chicken Madras..

Bass brewery when proper beer was made. Posted: 18 Jun 2021 02:08 PM PDT Some snaps of Bass brewery of a bygone era. Knock off time boys and men walking out not one uncovered head. Two pics of the coopers shop A view of Bass brewery showing the water tower. A bottle delivery, notice Bass had already taken over Worthington. 10,000 Hogs Heads. And finally the Burton Union system

Bottling a Triple NEIPA Posted: 18 Jun 2021 02:01 PM PDT Okay so I've made a Triple 10% New England IPA BIAB as my second brew ever. I know I know I went in at the deep end but go big or go home! I just thought I would keep a record of any change in colour and oxidation on here and if you're interested just follow along. Ask me any questions! The picture is an undercarbed (4days 30mins in the freezer test PET bottle) sample of the beer and my god if it stays like this for 2 weeks with a little more carbonation I'm a happy boy!

No covid jab Posted: 18 Jun 2021 01:52 PM PDT Hi all was talking to people in work today both around the 40 year old mark And told theres not a chance in hell they will take the vaccination Just wondering is there many more like this I have it and I'm happy I got it

2 row malt Posted: 18 Jun 2021 01:32 PM PDT Hi sorry for this it's probably something stupid but I have spent the night looking for 2 row place ale malt but cannot find it. Question is this is there much difference between pale ale malt and 2 row pale ale malt? Thanks in advance

Thanks Posted: 18 Jun 2021 12:59 PM PDT Hello, Just want to thank the helpful folk of this forum who helped me with my first brew. It turned out surprisingly successful with the guidance I got. Cheers!

Elderflower champagne in a corny? Posted: 18 Jun 2021 12:44 PM PDT I'm going to knock up some elderflower champagne this weekend and realised I have a spare 9L corny. My theory is that rather than burping loads of plastic bottles I can just do it in the corny and serve it in my keezer. I will ferment it for about 5 days in a FV and it will be a very low ABV. The big question is- will I just be pouring foam? I realise that balancing the length of line is important but has anyone else served it in a keezer/ kegarator?

Kegs at The Malt Miller Posted: 18 Jun 2021 12:42 PM PDT Hi, We have made a few adjustments to our keg range, especially our recon kegs. Offering twin and four packs in grade 1 and grade 2. If you are looking for serviceable kegs on a budget then our grade 2 welded are fantastic value at just £42.00 each. Used refurbished 19 litre Stainless Keg - GRADE 2 - Force carbonate and serve your beer, cider or wine | The Malt Miller These are grade 2 refurbished 19 litre stainless steel ball lock kegs. They have been cleaned, machine polished and had the O-rings replaced on the lid, PRV, liquid and gas dip tubes along with 2 on each post. They also have two spare post O rings. The lids are all stainless steel premium brands... www.themaltmiller.co.uk

Secondary Fermentation: Demi-john vs Airlock Bottle (Advice Needed) Posted: 18 Jun 2021 12:39 PM PDT Hi Folks, I'm new to the forum & it's a delight to read like-minded heads here - look forward to some lively discourse. I've a question about secondary fermentation & would really appreciate any feedback you may be able to offer please. I have been successfully making my own tepache for over a year. Secondary fermentation has always yielded excellent results by straining/filtering liquid contents of my 5l Kleiner vessel into 1 litre airlock bottles & burping daily for a week + before... Secondary Fermentation: Demi-john vs Airlock Bottle (Advice Needed)

WLP400 - Belgian Wit - Long ferment Posted: 18 Jun 2021 12:30 PM PDT Does anyone know if this yeast has a long ferment time or a K-97esque reputation for a stubborn krausen. Ive brewed 4 wits before, and they've been some of the best beers I've brewed but I've always just used MJ M21. This is being entered to the MM/Elusive competition so I thought I'd use a liquid yeast this time I brewed it 12 days ago, the yeast shot off like a rocket and was showing signs of activity within 5 hours of pitching. I started at 20C, bumped up to 22C after 3 days and to 23C... WLP400 - Belgian Wit - Long ferment

Leon103's brew days Posted: 18 Jun 2021 11:31 AM PDT I will jump on the band wagon and do one big thread for all my brews. Today's brew was a bohemian Pilsner using the recipe from Greg Hughes' book page 94. I don't normally drink lagers but this will make a nice summer brew that I can pull out at bbq's. I decided to do have a brew (11.5l) and is my first go at a proper lager. I won't post the recipe on here because it's in the book, I just handed everything but then decided to add an extra 500g of the malt because it was going spare... Leon103's brew days

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Volume 326 | June 18, 2021 Control State Spirits See Double-Digit Growth in 2020 Control states saw sales skyrocket last year after consumers responded to pandemic restrictions last year by stocking up their home bars. Dollar sales for spirits in control states grew 13.1% to $11.8 billion in 2020, according to NABCA. Overall, 9 of the 17 control states experienced double-digit growth on the year. The growth was driven by sales of bourbon, RTD cocktails, tequila, and cognac/brandy, as well as temporary provisions such as online ordering, curbside pickup, and home delivery. As a result, some control states, including Alabama, Mississippi, and Virginia, are looking to expand or continue these provisions.  “Off-premise licensees were pumping out spirits like it was Christmas every week,” said Pat Gagliardi, executive commissioner of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. “They really stepped up and moved a lot of product, with the help of our suppliers and distributors.” Further reading: Market Watch INDUSTRY NEWS U.S. Alcohol Consumption Surged to 30-Year High During Pandemic Source: VinePair Canned Wine For The Summer—And The Rest Of The Year, Too Source: Forbes Anna Sebastian Joins Ellie Goulding’s Hard Seltzer Brand Source: The Spirits Business 3 Simple Things You Can Do to Build a Healthy, Thriving Email List Source: Entrepreneur PRESS RELEASES Barking Irons Launches New York Gin Source: Spirited Zine El Bandido Yankee Tequila Arrives In US Source: Spirited Zine MYX Light Canned Wines Source: Beverage Dynamics TRENDING THIS WEEK Why Is Bourbon So Crazy Expensive and When Will the Bubble Burst? Source: The Alcohol Professor Drinkworks Announces Partnership with Leading Spirits Producer Pernod Ricard USA Source: PRNewswire Løs Sundays Tequila Secures $3.5 Million Series A Round Source: Spirited Zine Barrel-Proof Whiskey Means Big Flavors Source: Whisky Advocate More Resources From Park Street University  Video Library Park Street Insider Podcast 2021 Event Schedule Interested in participating in Park Street University? Get in touch at psu@parkstreet.com Click Below to Join our Park Street Insider News Mailing List SUBSCRIBE NOW CONNECT WITH US ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Want to learn more about Park Street's services? Request a consultation Park Street's mobile app is available for download on both iOS and Android platforms.

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Summer in the Vineyard Sets the Stage for Harvest Posted: 18 Jun 2021 04:30 AM PDT Sonoma County, California / Getty For some people, summer means warm temperatures, long days and carefree vibes. For vignerons, summer is hard work. After they prune and prepare the vineyards through the winter and spring, winemakers must shepherd grapes to the finish line. They pull leaves and drop fruit, monitor for diseases and pests, and protect against weather hazards. Life of the Vine Summer sets the stage for harvest. The vines go through the critical stages of fruit set, veraison and ripening. Harvest for some earlier-ripening varieties in hotter regions now starts in the summer, too. As spring ebbs into summer, flowers develop a seed and grape berry. This phase, fruit set, establishes the amount of crop the vineyards will yield, and the amount of wine they will produce. The vine's berries are small, hard and green. High in organic acid, they have little sugar. Summer's heat triggers the grapes to ripen, much like cherries and blueberries. As a grape's glucose and fructose increase, acids levels drop. Veraison is when a grape accumulates color / Getty "For me, summer is the time when I can see the finish line," says Dana Grande, grower relations manager at Jordan Winery. "Vine growth is slowing down, most management tasks are completed and we are awaiting veraison for our final thinning pass." Veraison is when a grape accumulates color, much like how a pale strawberry turns bright red. White and gray grapes like Pinot Gris turn yellow, gold and even pink, while red varieties become maroon, purple and black. In white varieties, the color changes as chlorophyll is replaced with carotenoids. In red grapes, the pigment comes from anthocyanins. Subscribe to Wine Enthusiast Newsletters Get the latest news, reviews, recipes and gear sent to your inbox. Thank You! We've received your email address, and soon you will start getting exclusive offers and news from Wine Enthusiast. Privacy Policy During this time, tannins and other phenolics increase until the grapes have reached the optimal picking window. This window represents the winemaker's ideal balance of sugar and physiological or phenolic ripeness. The grapes have the exact flavor, color, potential alcohol, structure and texture sought. Vineyard Management In warmer years and regions, tasks like preventative mildew spraying, fertilization and shoot thinning and positioning occur in the spring. "In summertime, the living is a bit easier," says Grande. "Springtime is so busy. We need to be everywhere doing everything and the minute we begin, we are falling behind." As summer hits, the pace at Jordan slows. "It is nice to take a breath and focus just on managing the vine's balance," says Grande. "Mostly, the vines have achieved their maximum shoot length, and it's our job to maintain those shoots and leaves." Canopy management is the complex process of balancing sunlight, shade and air circulation around fruit clusters. Leaves shade fruit and protect them from heat and sunburn. However, vigorous leafy growth can create too much shade and stifle air flow. This can foster mildew, mold and other diseases like black rot from fungus. Leaf removal and positioning shoots offers balance for optimal ripening and airflow. Vineyard managers strive for "not too little, not too much," says Grande. Summer sets the stage for harvest / Getty Summer Hazards Heat, drought, rain and humidity can affect the ripening process and vineyard work. Excess heat halts photosynthesis. When temperatures soar above 95°F, vines shut down in a bid for survival. Climate change has increased the frequency of heatwaves, and average temperatures in some regions continue to climb. "In recent years, we have had periods of very high temperatures compared to the averages of the last 20 years," says Rui Flores, agriculture manager at Herdade do Esporão in Alentejo, Portugal. "Since 2014, we have witnessed the six hottest years on record." "With temperatures rising, grape variety cycles are reduced and achieving balanced ripening is more difficult," says Flores. Heat also limits vineyard work. Teams shift their hours to the early mornings or cut down until it's safe to resume. Soils can dry due to heat or lack of rainfall. This can help the vine as it reduces vigor. In severe cases, the vine's roots produce a hormone called abscisic acid (ABA), which prompts the plant's stomata to close and conserve water. Why does that matter? Transpiration is the process of how water moves through a plant. On growing plants, water evaporates continuously from the surface of leaf cells, called stomata. The vine's roots replace lost water through uptake in moist soils. When roots experience dry soils, the stomata closes to save water. The intake of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis stops, which halts ripening. Heat, drought, rain and humidity can affect ripening / Getty In Sonoma, California, limited winter rain prompted some of Jordan's winemakers to tweak their vineyard practices and address irrigation, Grande says. "This year, we will be growing smaller vines, which may have less capacity to carry an average crop load," she says. "Through frequent monitoring of the vine's overall health and growth, we will maximize irrigation efficiency and apply water only when needed. Specifically, we want to alleviate stress with a small amount of irrigation prior to any heatwaves." Climate change is transforming regions that were traditionally cooler and wetter. Dry conditions increase the threat of fire, too. Properties that survive such fires may have fruit tainted with smoke. Too much rain and humidity can also cause problems and increase threat of disease. "In a northern vineyard like ours, the challenges are to avoid mildew and botrytis, which are more prevalent in humid environments," says Pierre-Jean Sauvion, winemaker at Château du Cléray. He's also chairman of InterLoire, a trade group for Loire Valley wines in France. Climate change is transforming regions that were traditionally cooler and wetter. "We face more and more periods of drought in summer," says Sauvion. "After the stress of frost in spring comes the stress of pests, drought and the risks of [grape] sunburns. Everything must be done to keep an optimal foliage for photosynthesis." But not all seasonal changes are marked as losses. "While a dry summer can block the ripening of grapes, in the Loire Valley, especially for our reds, this is rather good news," says Sauvion. "It gives us earlier vintages. The longer and sunnier days improve the ripening of our Cabernet Franc. We are reaching optimum technical and aromatic maturity." Hot air balloons over Napa Valley / Getty Summer is also the season of pests. Birds devour vineyards of sweet berries before winemakers can harvest them. Nets, though tedious and expensive, can stop the starlings, mockingbirds and finches that destroy crops. Regardless of the challenges, winemakers adore summer. "The vineyard is gorgeous, the days are long, and it’s the perfect time to welcome our friends to the Loire Valley," says Sauvion.

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• Hop Burn on Bottled NEIPA
• Copper wort chiller for sale
• Chest Freezer
• 2021 Hunter Homebrew Comp - 19th June 2021
• 4V Herms System With Pump, 75L Blichmann Boilermaker kettle but no mash tun

Hop Burn on Bottled NEIPA Posted: 18 Jun 2021 03:54 AM PDT G'day All, I've made & bottled a simply stunning NEIPA two months ago and it's hitting peak drinkability just now. No issues with oxidation, my only issue is that when the bottles are transported before consumption then the yeast sediment is stirred up which makes the last 1/4 of the bottle quite intense & near undrinkable with hop burn. This isn't an issue when it's simply poured directly from the fridge but rinsing out each bottle results in a creamy green slurry coming out so I'm... Hop Burn on Bottled NEIPA

Copper wort chiller for sale Posted: 18 Jun 2021 01:13 AM PDT I have this copper chiller for sale. I've been using it for about three years and it's awesome. Only selling as I have new kit and it's now too big. $60. Pick up from Preston in Melbourne.

Chest Freezer Posted: 17 Jun 2021 11:33 PM PDT Hey guys, I've got a 160L Fisher and Paykal Chest freezer I'd like to get rid of and thought of you guys first. It's been years since I was on here, but I seem to remember brewers doing chest freezer conversions. Am i right in thinking you remove the top/lid of the freezer? The only reason I ask is that the freezer doesn't appear to have the greatest seal. It does work, and it does freeze things but it doesn't look 100% so I don't want to put it on gumtree/marketplace as I don't want to sell... Chest Freezer

2021 Hunter Homebrew Comp - 19th June 2021 Posted: 17 Jun 2021 10:20 PM PDT Hunted United Brewers are excited to announce the annual 2021 Hunter Homebrew Competition which will be held on Saturday 19th June at Hamilton North Bowling Club. Entries will be judged against the AABC Guidelines, closing date for entries will be Friday 11th June 2021. All details regarding Styles, Prize Classes and the entry process are available on the comp website at: 2021 HUNTER HOMEBREW COMPETITION, HUB 2021 HUNTER HOMEBREW COMPETITION : - LAGER ALE DARK & STRONG SPECIALTY nsw homebrew, hub, online entry comp.hunterbrewers.com Judges, Stewards and Volunteers can also... 2021 Hunter Homebrew Comp - 19th June 2021

4V Herms System With Pump, 75L Blichmann Boilermaker kettle but no mash tun Posted: 17 Jun 2021 09:10 PM PDT Hi all selling my lovely 4V system due to not brewing. Consists of 75L Blichmann Boilermaker kettle. Cost nearly $800 on its own. Has one tiny dent on edge of base seen in photo from outside and also near brush tip on inside. This was from slip while cleaning. Otherwise is as new basically. $400 70L Techni ice esky SOLD 50L Birco urn as HLT with cam locks $100 20L urn as Herms with copper coil with cam locks $120 March pump in "enclosure" with cam locks $50 Brew controller... 4V Herms System With Pump, 75L Blichmann Boilermaker kettle but no mash tun

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