Recent content by ben9792

I'll just use sanitising tablets, and heat for anything awkward, like the sieve! I'll look at StarSan and maybe order some for the next batch. Got my malt and hops on order, my Wilko shopping list in hand ready for my lunch break tomorow. Cant wait to get started. Thanks for everyone's...

Foil sounds good, easy to sanitise! I have some sanitising tablets on my list for Wilko too. I always used to get the baby bottle ones, they were extremely cheap and recommended by a brewer I spoke to at the time. Worked well when i used them. I will use the heat method too I think, can't...

Would the rear left DJ be a good guide for me to use, leaving enough room for foam? also, whats that floating on the top of the others? Hops? The recipe I have has me taking the hops ok, guessing this is a different method to make it more hoppy?

It is 4.5, but the recipe says I need 5L. So Im not sure if the 4.5 is an under-estimated!

Its already in the basket Clibit! Just not sure about the capacity of the DJ.

Thanks Manse. Anyone bought one of their DJ's? http://www.wilko.com/homebrew-accessories+equipment/wilko-demijohn-container-glass-45l/invt/0022556 It says 4.5 litre, but will it hold 5L?

Which of these Air Locks is best to use? Any real difference? http://www.wilko.com/homebrew-accessories+equipment/wilko-airlockrubber-bung-2pk/invt/0240201 http://www.wilko.com/homebrew-accessories+equipment/wilko-handy-airlock-with-rubber-bung-2pk/invt/0240202

I'm going to Wilko this week to get the rest of the kit, so thats perfect! Thanks for the ebay link, I had searched on ebay but didnt come across that one. I've found a HBS in a town close to me, so I will give them a call too. But at the price it is on ebay, it wont be worth my travel...

Im shopping around for some Malt and yeast - already found hops on ebay for a good price. Only problem is, the shipping is more than the ingredients for the small quantities I need. On ebay, they are all quite expensive. I've checked all the sites we get discounts for on the forum too. Any...

Thanks for the reply! Can I bottle straight from the DJ, or will I need something for bottling to avoid catching sediment? I'll have to take a measurement of the temps in a few rooms around the house, but water bath sounds like quite a good idea, keeps the fish tank heater out of the brew...

Having been recommended this recipe for my first AG. I need to buy some new kit, but have a few things from past brews I have done. Here's a list of what I think I'm going to need, with a few questions. Please let me know if i'm forgetting anything, and if you can help with my questions that...

Thanks again MyQul! Going to start ordering some kit later today - I do have a few more questions, but I will start a new post as this one has gone off the original topic. Thanks for everybody's help, cant wait to get started!

Ok, would I buy the vacuum packed hops, and freeze what I dont use? A selection of hops is given in the post - any recommendations for what you think would work well?

Thanks for the links! I have a wilko near me, I was in there today looking at equipment. could be making another trip. Would I need whole, or crushed malt? Also, how long will both Malt and Hops last if I buy more than I need?

Sorry I just realised its all listed in the post! Still, any good online shops you reccomend?