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iamthefly

iamthefly

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Hi folks,

Just introducing myself. Waiting for the rest of my stuff to arrive up in the Highlands then I shall commence my first brew. Starting off with a kit to keep things simple, but keen to start experimenting.

Have begun keeping a beer diary, taking note of what I can taste in ales I buy, then checking out the particular ingredients so I can train my palate and find out what I like.

Can't wait to get started

iamthefly
 
Welcome to the forum! I have been known to indulge in the odd pint of ale from time to time. :thumb:
 
Hi ,from another person in the Highlands! Shipping ingredients can be a bit expensive up here, but worth it!
 
LarryF said:
Welcome aboard, what kit are you starting off with?
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Well...

Short story: full grain continental saison. :-o

http://www.brewstore.co.uk/continental-saison-4-5l-all-grain-beer-kit

Yeah I know that full grain is no the easiest place to start, but hold on guys:

Longer story: I spent a long time reading and thinking and decided that the two things that I don't want are (1) to end up with masses of beer, as I'm not actually a big drinker. (1 maaybe 2 on a fri and sat evening. perhaps a half on a couple days through the week.) I'm about quality over quantity when it comes to ale. And (2) I don't want to spend much money as �£ :(

Thinking:
This kit on costs �£10 :)
It only makes 4.5L of beer :)
I can use my pasta pot, cool box, and a cheep demijohn. :)
Forget sparging as I don't really understand it. It's the no-sparge method for me. At least for now.
I'm in this for the hobby, so simpler isn't better. All grain all the time!

I picked up the Session Ale and the Midnight Stout too as (I've always said) variety is the spice of life, so I get a new brew every 4.5L!

If it fails then I've spent �£10 to learn better for next time.

Any thoughts?
 
Deadhead said:
Hi ,from another person in the Highlands! Shipping ingredients can be a bit expensive up here, but worth it!
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Some companies just don't understand "Mainland" eh?

I'm in Ross-Shire, where you stranded?
 
iamthefly said:
Some companies just don't understand "Mainland" eh?

I'm in Ross-Shire, where you stranded?
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On the border between Inverness-shire and Nairn-shire :-)

Farm and Household has lots of basic equipment and good in a pinch if you run out of say cleaner, or need pressure barrel spares, or a syphon. But they don't really cater to all grain brewing, so I order ingredients online.
 

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