Jim's Beer Kit

Does the mash tun have a sparger?

I to lost a run of beers and kept replacing bits of equipment. In the end the last thing to be replaced was a grain bag used in mashing, which was quite old. several brews later just started another new barrel, it`s very good.

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I used Worthington White Shield for years untill the advent of liquid yeast. Always preformed well. Think it`s now brewed at a diffrent brewery now, so may be different.

My local h/b shop thinks challenger will be o.k. The fact they are mainly grown in Herefordshire which was hit by the floods I`m not sure. Hope they will be available I used them a lot.

Would a bike punture repir kit work?
Have you lost beer?

Thanks Prolix, they were taken after I`d had a few from the barrel so they came out better than expected.

Used them for years. only in good condition though.

What about one of Graham Wheelers, you have almost all the ingredients for Felinfoel`s Double Dragon. My favorite from his books. A lightish colour and good hop taste. 3700g pale malt 155g crystal malt 400g torrified wheat 670g white sugar 25g challenger 10g whitbread goldings 10g bramling cross + 1...

Seen recent post about shelf life of polypins. Of course a few days is the norm, however I have made them last 2 weeks.I prime well 10 days after barreling and let it ballon out, about 3 days its like a football,start drinking.As I only drink 2-3 pints weeknights{6 o clock start} it means I have to ...

Hop and grape sell replacements

I HAVE BEEN USING WHITE LABS FOR A FEW YEARS, THEY SAY ON THE LABEL TO PITCH WITHOUT STARTER. PITCHING DIRECT I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM. STARTS FERMENTING UNDER 12 HOURS.

Does any one have a recipe for ridleys IPA or Rumpus.

Thanks for that will look at boht sites.