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by Cobnut
Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Dark Mild
Replies: 7
Views: 4973

Re: Dark Mild (Blichmann QuickCarb)

Sorry it's not SS Brewtech it's Blichmann QuickCarb https://www.blichmannengineering.com/quickcarb.html As per the original post, this is not an item I would've bought for myself as it's a bit in the pricey side. MM want £280!!! Although it can be bought a good deal cheaper elsewhere (e.g. Geterbrew...
by Cobnut
Sun Nov 19, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Dark Mild
Replies: 7
Views: 4973

Dark Mild

Brewed a dark mild last Saturday: 85.7% MO 4.2% Crystal 150 4.2% Simspons DRC 3.5% low colour chocolate malt 2.5% black malt Goldings (Worcester) @60 mins for 17 IBU Wyeast 1099 Whitbread ale yeast Mashed 68C 60 mins (10 min mash out at 76C) OG 1036, FG 1011 (achieved 1039 OG, FG 1014) ABV 3.3% The ...
by Cobnut
Fri Nov 17, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: Brew in a Bag
Topic: Best bitter
Replies: 16
Views: 11305

Re: Best bitter

Also let us know how you get on with a longer mash. I think I still have some of the No. 19 MO sack left in my stocks…maybe I’ll try a lower mash temp for longer with it… Bottling and kegging a dark mild today. Brewed last Saturday. The Wyeast Whitbread was done within about 2 days, but I left it an...
by Cobnut
Wed Nov 08, 2023 1:57 pm
Forum: Brew in a Bag
Topic: Best bitter
Replies: 16
Views: 11305

Re: Best bitter

Eric, I was referring to the strange experiences I'd had with No 19 MO from Crisp whereby every brew failed to ferment out. https://www.jimsbeerkit.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=84139&p=867443#p867443 I do have some left so perhaps it would be worth extending my mash to 90 mins, but I don't think...
by Cobnut
Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: Brew in a Bag
Topic: Best bitter
Replies: 16
Views: 11305

Re: Best bitter

I hope it ferments out...
by Cobnut
Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brew Builder conical racking arm O rings
Replies: 1
Views: 1297

Brew Builder conical racking arm O rings

I bought a SS conical fermenter from brewbuilder a few years ago and this has given me excellent service. I chose to have a racking arm with this and this comes with a pair of non-coloured O rings (I think they are silicone rubber) which are quite soft (low Shore hardness rating). They degrade over ...
by Cobnut
Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: Yeast
Topic: Harvesting Duvel yeast
Replies: 7
Views: 3022

Re: Harvesting Duvel yeast

I did exactly this earlier this year and made an attempt at cloning Duvel. I think I stepped up from the dregs of a single bottle: 50ml --> 500ml --> 2L (sufficient for a 23L batch). One thing I did note was that the yeast fermented very dry (finishing gravity 1.001 c.f. target 1.007), but the extra...
by Cobnut
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:00 am
Forum: Hops
Topic: Nine different British hops
Replies: 4
Views: 1932

Re: Nine different British hops

I find too much Target can spoil a good beer. I have heard folk say that target can be rather harsh, but I tried making a single hop Target beer a couple of years ago with lovely hops from Dorothy Hollamby at A Bushel of Hops. I enjoyed the beer as did folk I shared it with. I may try again sometim...
by Cobnut
Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Norwich Amateur Brewers - Brew Like a Monk competition.
Replies: 17
Views: 4330

Re: Norwich Amateur Brewers - Brew Like a Monk competition.

Dan is Head Brewer at Adnams and has an excellent palate, so if he says he detected it, then it was very likely there! He's also a really lovely bloke. I was just wondering if I judged your beer; I judged half of the Dark Strongs with Andy (Ampersand Head Brewer). As to your scores, read the feedbac...
by Cobnut
Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: Beer Recipes
Topic: Imperial stout...
Replies: 3
Views: 1896

Re: Imperial stout...

I made a CML AG kit earlier and quite pleased with the outcome. I used their Beoir yeast (2 packs into 19L 1099 wort), but it struggled to get below about 1036 (and tasted too sweet). So I added 1ml of amyloglucosidase enzyme and gave it a good stir which got it going again. It finished at about 101...
by Cobnut
Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: Malts and Grits
Topic: Bag of grain
Replies: 14
Views: 17031

Re: Bag of grain

I had problems brewing with No. 19 MO. Every time I used it it left me with a very high FG. Will be interested to hear how you get on. I will report my results when I use it. I'm planning a string of session beers so high F G leaving some body wouldn't be a big issue This was my experiences. https:...
by Cobnut
Mon Oct 16, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: Malts and Grits
Topic: Bag of grain
Replies: 14
Views: 17031

Re: Bag of grain

I had problems brewing with No. 19 MO. Every time I used it it left me with a very high FG. Will be interested to hear how you get on.
by Cobnut
Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Norwich Amateur Brewers - Brew Like a Monk competition.
Replies: 17
Views: 4330

Re: Norwich Amateur Brewers - Brew Like a Monk competition.

It was a cracking day out for me. I judged some Saisons in the morning with an Italian lady who'd come all the way from somewhere near Rome to Diss to judge! And then with Andy the Head Brewer of Ampersand, we judged half of the Dark Strong beers. I was then very pleased to get Gold for both my Witb...
by Cobnut
Thu Oct 12, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: Beer Recipes
Topic: Fool Proof Pilsner
Replies: 7
Views: 1782

Re: Fool Proof Pilsner

A couple of comments. 1) Lagers don't really take weeks to ferment. 2-3 weeks is typical at temperatures below 14/15C. The thing which they do need is a longish period of cold conditioning post fermentation, but you can do this in the bottle. 2) If you have the ability to brew under pressure (fermen...