Recent content by Druncan

I have a 400L solar HW header tank that circulates through a 5kw PHE. It's sitting @ 57*C today. Also got a 3kw eco7 heater in the HT that 'tops up' to 75*c. I first pass my liquor through carbon/UV/10u filter then in my mash tun. At the end of the boil I recirculate through the PHE before...

My understanding is pressure fermenting can more easily stress yeasts. However, I have been using this for my early season pseudo lager @ 8-10psi using Novalager @ 12-15*C as it saves loads of slow fermenting time. My 'experiments' follow my main brewing objective to be as efficient as...

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

As far as I know a filter system will not get rid of 'temporary hardness' I use 10u filter, Carbon and UV due to my location as a precaution from pathogenic bacteria and particles. I also have one of the highest UK levels of mg/L CACO3 @ 312. I treat that with CRS as has been advised and as...

Never had any probs. My go to place for all yeasties and sundries. Love the big packs and Toms extra! ;)

A tad breezy up here again. :roll: Had no ferry for a few days as wave net says 7mish swell. But power is still on and stoves roaring nicely. Cold dry cider still safe in my fridge. Vietnamese spicy salmon and prawn broth coming together nicely. Back up battery system and torches charged...

Got some fresh cranberries on clearance. I was going to make a cranberry gin and leave it to mature/infuse,,,,, But in the end I just made a load of spiced chutney. Added fresh plenty caramelised onion then ginger, garlic, old oranges, plums and cleared out some old jam jars into the mix then...

I've been using 25kg JC's of Muntons HLME (Extra Pale Planet) for years. Also got the same malt fine rolled for BIAB. I combine the two with steeped grains and carapils/carafoam and Dextrose. However, If (as usual) I have no time available I run brews just from HLME/dex and steeped grains with...

Got two Ecoair DD1 blue. each 7litres /24hrs!!! First one packed in two days before 2 year g tee ran out. Sent it of and heard nothing for weeks. Bought another. Then the replacement arrived,,,,, Wow! It's ours but re-built completely. Very happy. Drying clothes when it's pishing no...

I used to sell Fyne Ales Avalanche (Light, hoppy, creamy, 5% gorgeousness) in a cask. After a number of years wasting beer when it off. I went over to a cask RLBS CO2 breather as the lifespan was massively extended. Minimal waste, good for the environment and us - That is the most important...

My 50L BB pot is my most used pot because It is induction compatible. It also has 5 tri-clamp ferules welded on. 8kg gives around 42L wort. I use a Buffalo CE208. Blown one controller in 6 years, but easy to replace. Saves a lot of fek'n about with stoopid bloody elements IMHO. However, it...

@hoppyscotty We think alike :thumbsup: I currently add hop tea after an overnight soak. But still not enough,,,, But your idea is a great alternative. Have you thought of peristaltic pumps? often used for chemical additions. Slow speed, 12v and isolated from the media they pump?Peristaltic...

Respect to the O/P for calling out defects. Well done :thumbsup: @MashBag i'm intrigued, what's the problem with kegs?and F/V's!!!!! I appreciate that everyone's circumstances are different, but I can't fault the ones I have?

WOW! game changer we are 320ppm "Hardness as" CAC03 (Scottish water July 23) Just thinking that when I do my hop tea should it have a bit AMS?

Yeah, got daddy been using it a couple of years up-stream of any of my pumps as protection. I only use fine (keeping the crud out the impeller) Sealing washer was affected by caustic CIP replaced with neoprene o-ring - much better! Got Triclamp fittings on it so easy to swap out. The outer...