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  1. Gingerbrews

    Beer in demi-johns

    Ok, so I like to do 5l experimental brews in demijohns before scaling up (if successful) to 20l. 2 problems/issues that I would appreciate input on: 1) How best to take starting gravity reading? At present, I dangle the hydrometer on a piece of string into the neck of the DJ. This is...
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    25kg bags of grain

    I've got these. They're great and although the seals can be a bit fiddly, you know nothing unwelcome is EVER going to get into your grain :laugh8:
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    Car sales.

    I had a bump in a car park at end of March. Other guy admitted fault and as his Insurer and mine were the same, I didn't anticipate any problem. Car "eventually" taken away for repair 29 August and returned 5 weeks later. I was provided with a hire car for repair period at cost in excess of...
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    Picture or Video of the day.

    A re-badged Honda Ballade. The death throes of Triumph:D
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    Just stop oil

    Public transport is definitely the answer. However, this throws up problems too. I am lucky enough to live in a city close to a major road for 2 bus routes; the buses are run by by 1 company but are timetabled to come within 2/3 minutes of each other. They are regular up until about 18.30, then...
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    What are you reading ?

    Going back through my classics: on Grapes of Wrath. A fantastic book for multiple reasons🙂
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    Brewing outside

    Brew day went well. The FV is in the brew fridge and bubbling away clapa
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    Other hobbies

    I shoot; but only clays. Not all shooting is about killing athumb..
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    Brewing outside

    Today, given the nice weather, I decided to brew (CML Oatmeal Stout) outside. Have never done so before. A lucky escape as you can see. Are there any other potential problems lurking about that I don't know about?:laugh8:
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    What did you brew today?

    CML Oatmeal Stout. A first try of this; hoping for a good outcome athumb..
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    Diane Abbott

    I want to voice support for all the poor Redheads who continue to be abused throughout their lives :laugh8:
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    TETB’s Brewdays

    What finings are you using? I've never used any but am willing to give it a whirl to compare
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    Hello from Fife, Scotland.

    Hi from Weegielandacheers.
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    Ken Bruce

    Well, I for one, have always enjoyed Ken's shows. Started onto GHR as a result of him going there.
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