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  1. Druncan

    Re-pitching yeast lallemand simple guidelines

    This may be more important when saving pennies in a recession! https://www.lallemandbrewing.com/en/global/resources/5-tips-for-repitching-yeast-at-home/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=repitching#msdynttrid=y2XCHMG3ZUj89KrNubRKPdVHwVKsOQuAsAcXaxVv0sk
  2. Druncan

    Dry yeasties; Hydrate or not? - the final answer from Lallemand

    However, I will still hydrate as it's better to pour and distribute evenly IMHO? :rolleyes: athumb..
  3. Druncan

    Help the pubs VAT cut petition

    https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/625741?fbclid=PAAaZf0gPED1-MBlc_IaD2VoYVACcjhSEdbRC8MLQcaQZt9ycVZJGygnmVDWU Signed athumb..
  4. Druncan

    Thiol Libre yeast - IPA fruit bomb!

    This sounds really interesting; https://escarpmentlabs.com/blogs/resources/thiol-libre-how-to-liberate-thiols-in-your-beer Use AIPA recipe and then use this yeast with less hops! Can't seem to find it in the UK though :(
  5. Druncan

    Using oxygen to aerate FV

    I am ready to try using oxygen to aerate my brews with carbstone in 1BB unitank. As I'm getting a bit wary of re-circulating with a pump and CIP ball as i'm never sure how long to do this in the absence of any measured "DO" level. (dissolved oxygen) Found this gem; Experiments at Wyeast...
  6. Druncan

    Fancy your own brewpub? -proposed HMRC Duty changes

    This is a bit of a shocker, not sure if it will happen. But the floodgates for loads of community brew pubs may be openedashock1...
  7. Druncan

    Implementing a design for a beer logo for a bar font?

    Anyone have skills for this? What App/software is best? Suggestions welcome?
  8. Druncan

    Best radio or streaming station for the brewery?

    I like damm good mix of banging choons and sometimes good chat - even podcasts. What are your fresh hidden brewing gems when scrubbing dried cack off the FV's? My fall back was radio 2,,,, But Scott Mills,,asad1 Back to El Gouna radio or six music! Help?
  9. Druncan

    Inkbird replacement thermocouple advice and parts?

    I bought one of these Inkbird IBS-TH1 Temperature Data Logger Recorder Bluetooth Thermometer Hygrometer Wireless Temperature Humidity Monitor for Incubator Reptile Vivarium Greenhouse : Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies for my new solar HLT and stupidly snapped the probe in the thermowell. Contacted...
  10. Druncan

    Co2 keg filling new technique,,,, Doh

    I've just been filling the cornies from my 150L BB conical. Cold crash then dump yeast then gravity drop, then connect up pump and keep on filling. I stick a CO2 scavenged gas bag on top to stop oxidation. Then the bag ran out so I connected a pipe straight from the co2 cylinder and put a...
  11. Druncan

    In the brewery I'll now be mainly listening to;

    I have just discovered music streaming and managed to buy one of these; LEMEGA IR4S Stereo WIFI Internet Radio,Portable DAB/DAB+/FM Digital Radio,Spotify Connect,Bluetooth Speaker,Dual Alarms Clock,60 Presets,Headphone-Output,Batteries or Mains Powered - Grey: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo...
  12. Druncan

    Mixing (CML Hell, Brewferm) lager yeasts?

    I am experimenting brewing lager for the first time. Same Muntons 2kg Extra light HLME + 1.6kg Dex. Used a) 2 packs Brewferm Lager yeast the other b) 2 packs CML Hell. Both nice slow fermentation @ 8-10*C for 2 weeks then 1 week 22*c. both 1.050-1.010/12 Now conditioning. a) has lovely fruit...
  13. Druncan

    Hop Storage - Yakima says;

    I found this trundling through a CresentCity brewtalk site and thought it might be worth sharing as it links back to Hazy and Hoppy (brilliant resource...
  14. Druncan

    DIY cheapest Yoghurt?

    Anyone else enjoy making your own yoggs? I bought a second hand yog maker to incubate contamination agars for £10. But I just can't resist making my own cultures. Usually start with 1 litre UHT semi skimmed (warm to 25*C) sanitize everything. AddY eo blend from the bottom of tubs and add fage...
  15. Druncan

    Introducing oxygen to FV help?

    Anyone using a carbstone and bottled oxygen for their unitank FVs? What DO rates would you work to - 6-8%? How do you measure this DO meter or flow measurement?:confused.: or blast it for 15mins?ashock1 I'm aware of flammability and grease issues,,,,:eek:
  16. Druncan

    Halcyon Malt?

    I'm clearing out the store cupboard,,, Initially got this to make a Durham Magus ages ago but never did it,,,, So building a 23l ESB,, :confused.: 2.1kg Halcyon with 2.1kg Golden Promise, 200g Wheat, 200g Porridge, and 200g black malt. Using 45g (old leaf) Challenger and 15g First Gold T90's @...
  17. Druncan

    UK NEIPA + nice detailed recipes! - Pellicle Mag

    Canny article in 'Pellicle mag' lots of interesting stuff and beer food wine. What's not to like? athumb.. acheers.clapa https://www.pelliclemag.com/home/2021/11/8/the-hazebros-are-coming-brewing-an-english-hopped-new-england-ipa?fbclid=IwAR3Hh_owPsy6WL1jaunrI4HQNiMpi8vRHtT8zqtupIG9cOImNTeUkJhblaw
  18. Druncan

    Re-using T-90 dry hops?

    https://beerandbrewing.com/elements-of-beer-recycling-hops-in-the-brewhouse/ Just wondered if anyone does this. Often been shocked at the amount of aroma in my used dry-hop T90's. Maybe time for an experiment!:tinhat:
  19. Druncan

    Techlifer 240v SS food grade mag pump inc pp £47

    https://vevor.co.uk/collections/restaurant-food-service/products/magnetic-brewing-beer-pump-stainless-steel-head-1-2-mpt-2800-rpm-19lpm-5gpm What's the catch,,,, :rolleyes:
  20. Druncan

    Hop rocket T90 dry hopping to the keg?

    I'm looking at removing my T90 dry hopping in muslin bags from the FV stage. I only seem to get decent flavour when I wring the heck out of them. So I have just got an Angel hop rocket. I intend to add 25g/30l T90's in a muslin bag with rice hulls in the rocket then CO2 purge and with pump...
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