Recent content by orange

First off, an apology for not brewing or coming here for a long time. One thing that used to bother me in my kit was the brass s30 valves in my pressure barrels. They turned green and looked unhealthy. I have just found and purchased a stainless steel one. Does anyone else use these and are...

Hello all. It's been a while but my dad gave me a big bag of plums today so it's wine time. I had a quick look in the new non brewed beverages section and it made me think of a question that's been bothering me for some time. I like a neat vodka now and again, my favourite being Stolichnaya from...

I rather like the look of your Igloo mash tun. Do you mind me asking where you got it from? ;) Found it on Amazon 65 quid. :clap: . I still like it :pray:

Forgot to mention, i had to rush out to Homebase for some 15mm copper tube to make a new hop filter.

I've heard that too, Which is why they get it at a good price. I've never had a bad pint from them and sell by dates are taken with a pinch of salt.

Two year old malt, Battery failed on the scales. Pinched 'er in doors old fashioned scales. ( i got away with it ) Missed mash temp by 2.5 degrees. ( could have been worse i spose ) Forgot to pre-heat sparge liquor. ( so mashed for nearly 2 hours ) User error on timer for boil. ( who knows how...

Should that be "nothing ventured, nothing grained" :D

Thanks guys. I'm gonna risk it. :pray:

I have a nearly full 25kg of marris otter in the shed that has been there for getting on for 2 years. It has been cool, dark and dry all this time. It looks ok but do you rekon it's ok to use?

...for i have sinned. I have not brewed i think for about 18 months to 2 years. I feel i should say hello again to all the forum members and brewers. I am planning a Timothy Taylors Landlord at the weekend. I have lots of cleaning to do but looking forwards to it. So, hello again and wish me...

I use a plug in thermostat with a tube heater. Seems to work ok. Also used with a second thermometer to check it's accuracy. :thumb:

Thanks for the replies. The plant is in its second year so probably still establishing itself. It's the leaves that are being eaten. I'll have a look underneath for bugs. I will try and avoid pesticides if there is a more eco friendly solution. As for a picture, that means employing Tom my son...

I have a BMW R1200GS that hasn't been ridden since june 2011. Reading all these posts driving me nuts. I did a bike safe day with the Police a few years back. It was a fantastic days riding and i learned so much. :thumb:

Hello all. This is more of a gardening question than beer making, but it is related. My hop plant is making the most of the rain and growing well. Only trouble is, something is taking a nibble at the leaves. Last year it affected the whole plant. I know very little about green fingered stuff, so...

I rode a lot for many years. Don't have the time any more. Still got an Orange P7 tho. :thumb: