Jim's Beer Kit

Next stop gin

Somewhere hot and sunny with deckchairs?

Why not just try a crossmyloof FOUR next time. I don't think muntons Gold will be anything very special. Or even pucker so4

If it works that's great. Wiring them in is really simple. Indeed just like a plug. For the record it is not how much power the controller it needs. These units don't work like turning the tap down. Sometimes they can affect electronics. Elements of the other hand, are just a simple inductive load. ...

Nah, the voltage drop will also affect the controller. You would need to wire that in to the elements only.

Gotta ask why do you want to turn it down?

cc986 wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 19, 2024 4:46 pm

Using DWB and baking soda only, Brewfather came up with this as a match for the target profile:
Ca = 76, Mg 0, Na = 18, Cl = 78, SO4 = 156, HCO3 = 42

What amounts please?

Got 27L of dark brown Belgian/quadrupel underway yesterday. Despite temperatures being around 18C overnight I found it this morning heating itself to 32 degrees and blocking the airlock with Yeast, which proved that my electrical box conduit glands seal very well as the stainless fermenter was tryi...

Does a good cider need shite adding is the question surely.

Will I am pleased I am not alone.

Halycon wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 01, 2024 7:05 am

Backsweeten with G180 Stevia and Gum Arabic
The Stevia does not contain the bitterness

Avoid. Neither of these are good for you. These are the shite the use in hyper processed food.

Just make a good natural cider.

I have found a snail in a fermenter. Not good.

I would not do p.Sorbate, let it ferment out.
P. Metabisulphite @ 8g/50l works better. Then back sweeten with a non fermentable sweeter.
The big yellow tub fire a quid in most supermarkets gets my vote.

I like your style. Full marks

Are you getting co2 smell or eggy sulphide?

Former is OK, latter is a nutritional issue. The yeast are stressed.

Why do you want to upgrade?