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  1. andydj

    Nottingham yeast lower temperatures

    I've recently used the Wilko Gervin (Notty) at 17c for an AG english best bitter, went OK at a good pace, clean tasting brew
  2. andydj

    Liquid Yeast strains and comparison

    WLP023 Burton Ale - Henley of Thames (Brakspear Bitter) ?? I hope not
  3. andydj

    How many fridges does everyone have?

    Just the one but then again I don't brew high volume. Under the counter fridge STC1000 control with tube heater. I ferment then once kegged or bottled change the temperature then carbonate and condition. After that just keep on shelving in the garage or if I have space and not brewing another...
  4. andydj

    Hop Growing in the garden

    I planted a single First Gold rizome last November and got a decent harvest last month approx 30g once dried in the oven at 40c. I did the same as an earlier poster as the AA is unknown and combined with shop bought hop but paired my First Gold with Northdown. Due to this being by first AG brew...
  5. andydj

    favorite brewing books?

    Let me know how the two rum infusions turn out Woodefords wherry kit seems to be a popular favourite and turns out nice, if a little low on alcohol content... £20 from wilko!
  6. andydj

    favorite brewing books?

    I have The River cottage "Booze" book, not tried any of the beer recipes as yet but I have got a Blackberry whisky, Damson Vodka and Sloe gin in process all infusion recipes from this book. The Blackberry whisky and Damson Vodlka take a while, it advises about a year maturing, if I remember...
  7. andydj

    Does fermentation temperature make a difference

    All great info guys. Something to play with in the future, once I've got a few more recipes under my belt. The yeast book is it this one? http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0937381969/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
  8. andydj

    Does fermentation temperature make a difference

    I guess like the other aspects of the recipe i.e. what malts, hop balance, %alc, the yeast plays an equal part in what is created and is down to personal preference. thanks guys... as usual this place has been most helpful and a wealth of information
  9. andydj

    Does fermentation temperature make a difference

    Oh OK... more interesting stuff! :geek:
  10. andydj

    Does fermentation temperature make a difference

    So from what I've read over 20c is a bit of a no go area? So I'm guessing the only way to see the difference is to try the same brew at say 16c and again at say 20c? Is a lower temperature likely to produce a "cleaner" taste and higher temperature something more fruity? for example?
  11. andydj

    Does fermentation temperature make a difference

    Hi All, So I'm into my 3rd brew, doing extract & partial mashes, loving it and getting great results so far and was just curious as to whether fermentation temperature makes a difference to flavour? I understand an ale yeast for example has an operating temperature range say 15-20c and...
  12. andydj

    Help King keg leak

    Brewbitz have been kind enough to send me a new tap so jobs a good 'un, thanks to them. Finger tight only then it is next time.
  13. andydj

    Help King keg leak

    Yep first time. I only tightened by hand albeit fairly firmly, the fact the nut didn't hold on the threads makes me think its either not up to the job or I have a duff one
  14. andydj

    Help King keg leak

    Cheers Matt yep used vaseline as I was aware of leaky valves. Is there a better quality replacement valve available?
  15. andydj

    SG of 1.003 with water at 20C

    You are reading your hydrometer from the bottom of the miniscus aren't you?
  16. andydj

    Help King keg leak

    Ok so my first brew was going well. Fermentation 14 days, my Wherry FG down to 1010 ready to condition. So I bottle 8 with half tsp sugar then put the rest (31 pints ish) in my king keg with 70g sugar all good to go back in my brewfridge for another week or two. I check up on things after a day...
  17. andydj

    Newbie Brewer

    Yep forgot to mention I washed everything, rinsed, sterilized with bruclens as per instructions, rinsed again... fingers crosssed. Quite nerve wracking this first timer stuff. thanks all :cheers: eager to transfer to pressure keg and thought I'd hedge my bets by bottling 8 pints too...
  18. andydj

    Newbie Brewer

    Hi All, Thought I'd sign up being as though I've been reading all your useful tips and advice. Anyway I have the ubiquitous Wherry on the go as my first attempt. Started last weekend (sunday) so nearly 6 days in now, initial worries that I didn't stir in the extract well enough and only...
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