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by f00b4r
Thu Dec 22, 2022 12:59 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Finally a PITA-free canning solution?
Replies: 6
Views: 1933

Re: Finally a PITA-free canning solution?

Have to agree, Too much faffing about[emoji848] a grand for the canning machine with a duo can filler! I can probably fill and cap 2-3 500 ml bottles in the time it takes to fill and seam one can and then the machine flicks beer all over your upper body. :) :shock: We have sold out but more will be...
by f00b4r
Wed Dec 21, 2022 12:15 pm
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Ghost ship clone (BIAB)
Replies: 90
Views: 29768

Ghost ship clone (BIAB)

Not "Thames" water, "Town water". :lol: They're in Suffolk, a long way from the Thames. I did wonder if that was a typo or has been misheard. [emoji846] My wife isn’t really into beer but had a try of my pint of Ghost Ship when I was over earlier this year and has been asking since when I will brew...
by f00b4r
Wed Dec 21, 2022 12:11 pm
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Ghost ship clone (BIAB)
Replies: 90
Views: 29768

Ghost ship clone (BIAB)

Allow me to show my ignorance here about something I've never understood! If yeast is pitched at a low rate, say 0.4g/L, but the fermentation gets going, why doesn't the yeast just keep multiplying until the primary fermentation is over? In other words, why does a low pitch rate for dry yeast lead ...
by f00b4r
Wed Dec 21, 2022 12:04 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Refractometer
Replies: 28
Views: 4136

Re: Refractometer

Poor lighting in a garage or other brewing area.
by f00b4r
Tue Dec 20, 2022 2:10 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Refractometer
Replies: 28
Views: 4136

Re: Refractometer

Has anyone got or used one of the refractometers with a build in LED? I’m just curious about how they perform.
by f00b4r
Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:31 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Refractometer
Replies: 28
Views: 4136

Re: Refractometer

Even coverage is needed so I confess I’m a drowner outer. I want to be sure I get a good sample with no dilution. The plastic flap squeezes out any excess. Me too. Frequent washes between readings, dried with a clean soft cloth, and further readings if any doesn't fit with previous ones. Also it is...
by f00b4r
Mon Dec 19, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Ghost ship clone (BIAB)
Replies: 90
Views: 29768

Re: Ghost ship clone (BIAB)

orlando wrote:Who would do such a thing as sneaking the real Ghost Ship into a Brew Club competition? :wink:
That did make me laugh when I saw that and I wondered which NAB/Anglian person did it. [emoji846]
by f00b4r
Mon Dec 19, 2022 1:08 pm
Forum: Brewdays
Topic: Ghost ship clone (BIAB)
Replies: 90
Views: 29768

Re: Ghost ship clone (BIAB)

Rob and his team take a crack at it: https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/adnams-ghost-ship-all-grain-kit/ https://youtu.be/n7GaUUkEm_Q “For those of you that wish to dial the recipe fully in the Adnams team has also shared their water profile which is based on them using very hard Thames water, ...
by f00b4r
Fri Dec 16, 2022 9:04 pm
Forum: Other Alcoholic Brews
Topic: Gelatinous Fruit/Vodka Infusion
Replies: 5
Views: 3137

Re: Gelatinous Fruit/Vodka Infusion

Do you mean mean like ropey beer?
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by f00b4r
Wed Dec 14, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Refractometer
Replies: 28
Views: 4136

Refractometer

They are usually pretty easy to use but a couple of thoughts: - calibrate it using distilled/RO water (I admit to not doing this every brew and sometimes using tap water to check is not been drifting but the homebrew ones and the usual hydrometers are not lab grade ones so I am not expecting lab acc...
by f00b4r
Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: Brew in a Bag
Topic: Cheapest place - 5 litre/1gallon All grain kits
Replies: 5
Views: 1877

Cheapest place - 5 litre/1gallon All grain kits

A few of the online suppliers do their own recipe builders but for small batches it’s probably cheaper to work out what you need for a number of brews at a time and then “bulk” order the grains and hops. Just ensure that you mix the grains thoroughly before weighing them, assuming that you are havin...
by f00b4r
Wed Dec 07, 2022 8:51 pm
Forum: Dispensing
Topic: Finally a PITA-free canning solution?
Replies: 6
Views: 1933

Finally a PITA-free canning solution?

I see The Malt Miller has quite a selection of canning and filling equipment now, including manual and semi-automatic machines. Having seen the Kegland one and a couple of others I have always thought they were a lot of hassle to set up and probably a bit of a PITA for homebrewers, although maybe ha...
by f00b4r
Wed Dec 07, 2022 3:53 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Grainfather grain mill
Replies: 73
Views: 12783

Re: Grainfather grain mill

Just be very wary of unknown sites offering stuff at half price, ensure you use a method that you can get your money back through (e.g. PayPal) and that you won’t miss the money whilst going through that process.
by f00b4r
Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:41 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Sweet bitter
Replies: 18
Views: 4166

Re: Sweet bitter

Here is a quote from edsbeer.blogspot.pt/2014/11/fermentabiliy-and-mash-temperature.html Carried out by Jaideep Chandrasekar (whoever he is) with a grist of 90% lager malt and 10% carapils. 65°C. 82% 70°C. 75% 50°C. 50% 80°C. 30% Fermented with lager yeast Not sure why that came out wrong but here ...
by f00b4r
Mon Dec 05, 2022 2:18 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Ultratap Flow Control Twist
Replies: 27
Views: 6148

Re: Ultratap Flow Control Twist

Ended up buying in the US, the UK KK product prices are eye-watering. Whilst over there or did you take the import duty hit? The Euro and pound are both in the toilet at the moment so will not be helping things. Did you manage to get a sparkler spout too? Hi f00b4r They are coming back in the new y...