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And result! Found a local beer engine all ready to go! But having done a little more research, am I better going for a corny keg to the hand pull? And if so, any advice on how to achieve this. Sorry, probably off topic.

Cheers all. To the Bay I go 😎

Having moved from bottles to kegs, I'm now wanting to have a go at bag in a box hand pull serving. Would rather get a hand pull from one of you guys than an unknown ebayer or similar. Please let me know if you have an unwanted pump in decent condition.

I was at Kimberworth Comp followed by Thomas Rotherham! My real name is Harvey, not Harbey and I did engineering graphics, computing and maths whilst I was there. We must have been in the same year pretty much - I was born in March.

Hey @NeilE1970 , welcome t' forum. Noticed you're a 1970 vintage same as me and I'm from similar area as you originally. Where did you go to school?

So how many of us have taken the plunge and bought the upgrade? Is feedback overwhelmingly positive?

That's brilliant. Thanks for your help. I'm sick of the top plate moving about during the mash and I think I can come up with something that would distribute more evenly. I'll post a pic or two if it works. Thanks for all your help.

Thanks for that. I think I only need a metre. The link is for the counterflow chiller which is probably the same as the recirculation one but I'll check before I order.

The silicone hose and, yes, I tried measuring it but I only have a ruler to do the job with and I'm wavering between a couple of millimetres.

I'm planning on ditching the GF top plate and creating some sort of sprinkler system with a longer length of silicone hose. I just can't find the internal diameter of the recirculation pipe. Anyone know what it is or done a similar project?

I had same issue. A friendly forumite recommended a Hotpoint RLA series and I easily get 2 kegs in there (I'll post a pic when I go out to the brew room). Good news is they seem pretty easy to get hold of and I got one locally off Facebook for £20. That said, if you have the newer, taller...

Weyermann Premium Pilsner Extra Pale Malt Crushed & Saaz, please.

Thanks for those responses. I'll definitely try dropping them an email and I'll feedback any response. I'll maybe be cheeky and ask about their souring process and choice of yeasts too. The one I tried on Sunday evening ( FruitFool: Mango, Raspberry Vanilla – Vault City x Yonder) had their...

So far I've used Philly Sour Yeast. It's a fairly simple pitch and forget process. Results were a refreshing summertime beer which was sour but not to the level I was wanting. Next time, however, I'm going to use Cross My Loof 3.5 yeast which you pitch and then monitor the ph until it gets down...

I was thinking maybe a longer boil to get the og right up there. What's the thinking behind a shorter mash?