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...and were off.
Mash all settled in at 4:45pm. I found the wheat made the grist clump quite a bit more than an all barley malt compositions. However, a good mix with the wooden spoon soon sorted that out.
I'm away to have some cottage pie before moving on the sparging. I'm going to batch sparge again tonight as it seemed to get good results on my last batch.
Mash all settled in at 4:45pm. I found the wheat made the grist clump quite a bit more than an all barley malt compositions. However, a good mix with the wooden spoon soon sorted that out.
I'm away to have some cottage pie before moving on the sparging. I'm going to batch sparge again tonight as it seemed to get good results on my last batch.
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We have managed to make it to the boiler.
I collected 27 litres in three batches (ah, the old fashioned way). No idea what OG I have managed but the flow from the third batch was still plenty sweet (for a third batch that is).
Anyway, to the photo's. I know how much you all enjoy them however I have cut down this time.
Here is a simple picture of the three tier setup. I lost some wort by moving things around last time and leaving the tap open. I managed to solve that problem by implementing a stationary policy . The crazy thing is that I still managed to leave the tap open between the first and second batch 
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Here is my bucket full of the wort.
Finally, for now, the boiler in the garage with some Heath Robinson insulation of some cushions from an old sofa. I'll keep using these until my sister in law comes round to take it away (like she was supposed to months ago)
I collected 27 litres in three batches (ah, the old fashioned way). No idea what OG I have managed but the flow from the third batch was still plenty sweet (for a third batch that is).
Anyway, to the photo's. I know how much you all enjoy them however I have cut down this time.
Here is a simple picture of the three tier setup. I lost some wort by moving things around last time and leaving the tap open. I managed to solve that problem by implementing a stationary policy
. The crazy thing is that I still managed to leave the tap open between the first and second batch .Here is my bucket full of the wort.
Finally, for now, the boiler in the garage with some Heath Robinson insulation of some cushions from an old sofa. I'll keep using these until my sister in law comes round to take it away (like she was supposed to months ago)
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Just about done now. It has boiled down to around 23litres (that includes the trub). I'll drop into a fermentation bucket tonight and slap the lid on. Tomorrow morning I'll check the gravity and make any alterations I see fit and pitch the yeast. Both my wife and I are looking forward to this one.
I have to say that I really enjoy my brew evenings. The gaps in the schedule also allow me to perform the paternal duties of getting the kids to bed and reading stories (my son is getting a couple of chapters of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory each evening at the moment. I had only ever seen the films - I'm enjoying the book more than he is. I think I'll get the Hobbit for him next and then move onto some Pratchett).
I have to say that I really enjoy my brew evenings. The gaps in the schedule also allow me to perform the paternal duties of getting the kids to bed and reading stories (my son is getting a couple of chapters of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory each evening at the moment. I had only ever seen the films - I'm enjoying the book more than he is. I think I'll get the Hobbit for him next and then move onto some Pratchett).
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