Recent content by tayll85

Yeah, I considered it but he'd need to install a socket down there (which he's open to should it prove necessary). That or have a go with that kveik miracle yeast I've been reading about.

Good point Dan, it is getting toasty. My keen local is in possession of a large "trastero" that he barely uses. It's basically a storage room in the basement of his apartment block, so I'm hoping ambient temp will be okay underground...? he is going to hang a min max thermometer and let me know...

Just realised I started this thread in the wrong topic, was thinking kit as in equipment, can you tell I've been away for a while...?

MyQul, from what I've read it would appear that by not chilling the hop oils are in contact with heat for considerably longer. For very hoppy beers it can apparently make them taste a bit grassy. If you don't brew that style though I could see it wouldn't be a problem. Thanks cwrw, I think...

Thanks MyQul, just the answer I was hoping for! What about the potential hop issues of no chill?

Hi, haven't been on here much in the last couple of years, had a baby girl and moved to Spain with my Spanish better half, which put a halt to brewing activity. I've finally decided to renew my passion and even found a local to join me. I need help however! I sold off my stainless steel kit...

I've done a couple of smoked beers with Rauch Malt in the past as my wife is quite partial to them, checking the recipes I've used them as 27% and 32%, and they had a fantastic smokey character.

This doesn't help you in that I am not from, in, or around Norfolk, but I was so very close to being at the beer festival today! Couldn't get the early finish past my boss...

I picked up 2 500ml swing top bottles of heifweizen at aldi yesterday at £1.79 each. It wasn't bad. Think its a seasonal product for them though.

http://www.therange.co.uk/make-your-own-home-brew-beer-bottle-pack-of-12/kitchen/The-Range/fcp-product/51073 On offer at the moment

Got mine too, many thanks MyQul!

I left the tap open on a King Keg at uni once (the type where you need pressure to push the beer out). Went on a night out and when I got back, passed out and awoke the next morning my rapid fermentation had covered the carpet in foam. I was scrubbing it for days in fear of losing my security...

Ravensbourne Arms is a decent pub, guy I once knew ran it for a bit. I'm SE19 myself.

Ostlers Amber Goat Shagger...

I'd be interested in this, drop me a PM when you're at that point. Thanks!