Recent content by Redbloke

Looked like an excellent day, I'm really envious :) How did your brew turn out?

Nice looking brew BigYin, gonna have to try this one :thumb: Have you tried 'Brupaks Anitfoam'? I started using it recently and it works a treat :cheers:

... that's what it's all about Sean, we all crave for the 'perfect' kit but it's brewing a great pint that makes me proud :drink:

How's it progressing?

Thanks for the info :thumb: I ordered the drill stones from ebay (bargain) along with a new tap, one of these, it's the second one I have purchased from this fella, good product and excellent service. So hopefully I'm gonna have a stress free weekend converting the boiler to a mash tun :pray...

Hi Franklin, Interesting, never seen this before, what flavour effect will this have?

Looks a good system, it's a good way to progress. I had a nightmare at the weekend with my mashing process. I have been using a 'bucket in a bucket' system but getting the strike/mash temperature right is not easy.

I used Brupaks Antifoam for the first time at the weekend, it worked like magic :shock: No danger of boilover (as long as you watch it, armed with a spray bottle) ... and apparently it doesn't effect the head retention of the finished beer :thumb:

Many thanks, they look a lot cheaper than I was expecting :D

Hi DJ, Sorry to drag this back up but I'm in the process of coverting my enamel boiler, when you say 'stone' are you referring to a type of drill bit. Any info would be greatly appreciated. :thumb: Cheers :drink:

... well, as the great man said "Sometimes you got to get sick before you can feel better" Have a great brewday Eddie :drink:

... excellent tip Aleman, never seen this before. I'm never sure how far in advance to make a starter, I've always thought it should be active.

... South Yorkshire, different country :nono: :drink:

... a visit to The Fat Cat is worth a new bag! :thumb:

I would say yes, the yeast supplied with kits is usually very basic to keep costs down. I have found with most kits if you take extra care with clenliness, treat your water with half a campden tablet, ferment the wort at the correct temperature with a decent yeast you're going to brew a decent...