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Remember that when you steep you steep within the general mash temp range. Remember that the amount of grains per amount of water that will drop the temp' same as in a proper mash. So start high say 180F, add the grains and the temp' will fall to somewhere within the mash temp'. ( If too low...

Great idea like a giant fine mesh sieve.! I'm on to it. Thanks.

Using a hop spider saves replacing bags etc. But some on here say they use a bag for the aroma stage, why is this?

Bet they didn't see that coming!

It's not a matter of comparing with a pub price, they are way off the scale anyway.

Slightly, but not as much as making a 'tea' of hops. Different hop have different results for the same time in the boil. you may vary between 5 mins after flame out or boil for 10,15, or 20 mins depending on the type of hop, the amount (gms) chosen, and the amount of flavour oils it possesses...

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Yes, thats it, semi immitate the AG method, its done like that for a reason. Then, do a last edition for FLAVOUR alone with a seperate small 10 min boil in water with 50 to 100 gms of a choice hop pellets.

I gave up with plastic pressure barrels if that's what you mean, the 2 gallon ones are weaker at the bottom and go egg shaped under pressure and I don't over prime I can assure you. They are a devil to properly clean as 2" cap, and these new black caps have a tendency to split. The 5 gallon...

Diamond whizzer grinder blade,/ diamond drills.

She knew what she was doing and got paid for it, Now they are attempting to steal his money. Where is the proof? I am not in favor of a monarchy, but that doesnt stop me from being fair.

Ye, I whole heartedly second that , go for the more expensive twin pack kits that dont use sugar,or add malt extract to a single tin choice in place of sugar.

Allison's easy bake? Isn't that bread yeast? And we are told that full attenuation of your brew is not possible using bread yeast, how have you got on with it then?

Yes, thanks for that Pilgrim, I see you have Landlord neath your picky, how does that come about? I'm new too.

Hello Sozzled Sab, and everyone else interested in the hop side of our hobby. The answer to your question is really quite miriad because there are so many difference choices and preferences in beer for each individual. The breeding and crossbreeding of hops has gone on for many years now to...