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    Boxes for Bottle Storage

    I've been thinking about this recently, and there's a business near me that regularly gives away wooden pallets for free. Wouldn't take much to knock up a few boxes from some pallets and a bag of nails/screws. I think I might try it out when I have a spare day.
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    AG Brewday - "Strong Island Oat Brown Ale" with Pics!

    Cheers guys. Wow, Jackie Rager eh? That's awesome! It's not quite done yet, but I have tested a couple of samples and its really, really good. Mellow, chocolately, slightly raisiny and velvety smooth. The "needs more hops" thing is actually my signature. I usually prefer hop forward beers like...
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    I think I want to get a Keg setup. I think...

    Lol! Thanks man, but I really don't mind - I haven't actually got any kegs yet. :cheers:
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    I think I want to get a Keg setup. I think...

    Ah cool, cheers guys. Yeah, I want to run 2 kegs to start with, so looks like that's just the thing. No bids either, so could end up with a bargain :thumb: I'll definitely look at getting the CO2 detector. Safety first and all that :)
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    Best bar snack

    Al always though some pork scratchings look like toes! :lol: Another vote for proper pork scratchings from me. We once found a really hairy one. It was absolutely covered in course hair, so we made it the forfeit for a drinking game :sick:
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    I think I want to get a Keg setup. I think...

    Brilliant, that's just what I needed to hear! Great insight. Well chaps, I think that's all the encouragement I need! I'll have a look at what I need to source :thumb: Would this regulator be any good? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beer-Gas-Regulator-co2-/141133046626 Seems an OK price.
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    I think I want to get a Keg setup. I think...

    I reckon I have space for 2 kegs plus gas, but another fridge in there just isn't practical. Too much other **** in there! Most of it isn't mine, as we rent our house. Maybe in the future, if I convince the landlord to bin the two knackered washing machines! I don't need refrifgeration though...
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    I think I want to get a Keg setup. I think...

    I think I'm ready! I was more worried about the complication of having the kegs in my cellar, so if I want a couple of pints, I'm having to go downstairs and outside to get beer. Then, I can just fill up a big bottle and serve it that way. Is it easy to fill a large bottle from a picnic tap?
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    I think I want to get a Keg setup. I think...

    Sorry, this might be a long one, but I want some of your input to try and rationalise my thought process! I've always bottled my beer, and never really taken the time to understand what's involved in serving from a keg. To be honest, I thought that, for my situation, it might be a PITA. But...
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    Low alcohol beer?!!!

    I'll add that there are a couple of absolutely superb lower alchohol beers out there. Magic Rock Simpleton at 3.0% and Kernel Table beer that was 2.8%, now 3.3%. Both fantastic and taste much bigger than they are. The trick is getting body and flavour into the beer. There are a few things to...
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    keeping Yeast in the ccold and use it

    Sorry - just edited my reply - yes, ideally you should. It prepares the yeast for osmosis and you'll find you'll get a much better fermentation. It's dead easy. 1. Boil water 2. cool it to 35C or so 3. pitch yeast into it 4. Swirl around 5. Leave for 30 minutes 6. Pitch into wort.
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    keeping Yeast in the ccold and use it

    Rhetorical question :D In which case, may we suggest you rehydrate it? Your beer will thank you :thumb: Boil and cool some water to around 35C, sprinkle the yeast into it. Swirl around and leave it for 30 minutes or so, then pitch into the wort.
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    keeping Yeast in the ccold and use it

    I assume that's a dry yeast (It's not one I've heard of). If so, just take it out now, or before you brew. It'll warm up to room temp in no time. Are you going to rehydrate it?
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    Fake BrewDog Bar in China

    Great response! That's how all these things should be dealt with; with a sense of humour. Then get the heavies in!
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    How not to topcrop yeast

    ^ :lol: And then my GF would have redecorated the room with my innards. Pretty much lose-lose!
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