Recent content by Burtie

Long time since I last logged on but not surprised there's a new incarnation of the same old political thread <SNIP> by Admin. Please read the full first post in this thread (the important part is quoted below) we now have The Bridge (a hidden forum) that you have to request to join all...

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Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately I'm on a spending freeze right now but hope someone can take advantage of the offer. I'm hoping Klarstein will run a similar offer after I've brewed the 20+ kits I'm currently sitting on :)

Had my eye on this for a while https://www.klarstein.co.uk/Home-appliances/Drinks-dispenser/Home-brewing/Mundschenk-Mash-Tun-Mash-Kettle-Beer-Brewing-Set-2500W-30l-Stainless-Steel.html With code EXTRA15 it's only £246 Is this the same as those all-in-one/pre-order/robo machines but minus the...

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Thatcham RG19

I've never used finings on a kit beer. I also find I waste less beer if I use a Pressure Barrel than bottle condition. Have bought finings for first (country) wine brew though.

Thanks @Dutto . So ABV and volume consumed seems most likely... Wonder if there's a ratio or time dilution study ;)

Serious question.. We all know coffee etc has certain affects but is there any [scientific] study that may explain why BeerX has a more diuretic effect than BeerY? Is it Hop related? Is it an individual response? Should airlines take advantage/avoidance of this fact?

I agree, these are very good. I bought mine when B&M were clearing their stock in 2018. Brewed two (half) packs last November (BBD) with an additional 1kg granulated sugar (so 1kg brewing + 1kg granulated). OG 1.068 FG 1.006 ABV 8.1% Put in Pressure Barrel.. Bought two bigger packs recently...

It's certainly a learning curve but great hobby - I've been brewing for only 18 months .. Could the yeasty taste be described as 'burnt toasty'.. I had this on my first brew, I put it down to trying to brew during hottest days of 2018.. Head retention is harder to achieve, don't judge your...

Out of interest, Do you use a FV with a tap and bottling wand? Also, how did you prime your bottles - teaspoon of sugar, batch prime, carb drops etc? I always mark the 1st and last few bottles. The first usually goes into a 500ml PET bottle to check carb levels. The last I mark as they're more...

BrewUK have up to 15% off 'everything' until Sunday. Premium kits like Youngs and Bulldog are only £17.99. Youngs Starter kits with Pressure Barrel , Fermenter, Hydrometer, beer-kit etc are £53.99 Coopers kits are approx 10% off..

I'm also considering starting my first WOW soon... FWIW (since you already have the concentrate) Sainsbury sell 1ltr of 100% Red Grape juice for £1. Wilko should also sell Yeast Nutrient (when it's in stock).

Your guess probably as good as mine... Not sure what's in the box on the right.. Looks like you've a hydrometer, thermometer, bottle caps, stirrer, bottle brush and testing/sample cylinder. Can't see any taps on the FVs.. Best wait and see :) Difference between a FV and a PB is that one's...