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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/22/belgian-man-whose-body-makes-its-own-alcohol-cleared-of-drunk-driving Never heard of ABS, intriguing. I enjoyed this part of the article

Mentioned in another thread, but deserves one of its own. Entry is now open. https://competitions.londonamateurbrewers.co.uk/labopen Currently 160 entries added out of 300.

I've put together a ready reckoner for BJCP competitions for 2024. Hopefully this will help others ensure they are registering, brewing, bottling, and posting in time. Competition name Entry limit Registered entries as at 06/12/2023 Paid entries as at 06/12/2023 BOS judging date Register...

Registration now open. https://competitions.londonamateurbrewers.co.uk/lagerthanlife/ Here's an ear worm

26l (7 US Gallon) SS Brewtech Brew Master Edition Brew Bucket conical stainless steel fermenter, this is the version with the thermowell. Comes with the following. Original flat lid. Aftermarket domed lid with 1.5" triclamp port for blow off/pressure transfers 2 x lid seals. TC clamp and TC...

First time available not as bricks, I think. https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product-category/ingredients/yeast/?subcat=whc-dry-yeast&v=79cba1185463 From a spot analysis they are all cheaper than the corresponding "corporate" dry strain. Not sure if this is repackaged (looking at the...

DMS (yep that DMS) has potentially been detected in a far-off planet https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66786611

Interesting video from Kegland who have had the oxygen transmission of their regular silicon keg lid o-rings tested - Result is the silicon o-rings does allow oxygen diffusion into the keg. They do point out that at lower temperatures this diffusion is very much reduced. My AEB kegs still...

I wasn't sure whether to make a new thread as there's quite a few on this, but they seem to be a couple of years' old so hopefully there is some additional experience and tips since then. I ordered an All Rounder (with pressure kit and thermowell) in the BKT sale and hopefully it will arrive...

Brewed yesterday and did my normal cleaning regime - alkaline cleaner (sodium metasilicate) soak for about an hour, then a rinse with water, then a rinse with starsan. After pumping out the alkaline cleaner, I had a load of these white spots. I though this might just rinse away but they are not...

 Looks like the Somerset gimp been caught and charged https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/man-charged-over-north-somerset-8428221.amp

Can anyone share typical differences they're seeing in FG on the same batch when using a Hochkurz or Single Infusion mash? Or just some anecdotal evidence will be useful. It seems that Beersmith and Brewfather are wildly overstimating the FG when step mashes are used (per Beersmith and step...

My generic cheapo eBay/Amazon PH meter is on the blink. Have calibrated but still reading wildly out of sync. It may well be the batteries, but given 4 new LR44s cost £8 in the shop, and the meter was only £16 it doesn't seem worth it. Budget is up to £50. If anyone has first hand experience...

Registration is now open for NAB's 2023 competition which is for Belgian & French styles. https://competitions.norwichamateurbrewers.co.uk/

Can't remember where I saw this originally (have searched but couldn't see anything) so apologies if a repost. Lidl are currently selling wheeled dollies for £12.99. I just got a round one for my Grainfather. Takes up to 250kg and feels like a solid unit so should be good for moving AIOs...

Thought this was an interesting video and slice of history. https://digitalfilmarchive.net/media/brew-your-own-beer-at-laverys-3641 Notr sure about boiling black malt for half an hour though :eek:

https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/meantime-x-cbc-modern-british-ipa-competition/ £6 fee gets you entry, a can of Now IPA, 100g of Olicana, & a TMM Tankard. Well worth it! Brief is an all-British ingredient IPA using the Olicana supplied. Opens Friday 14th and entries are needed end of...

How often do you clean your lines and taps? I've probably been a bit lax and just run some starsan through the line and tap after use. I've only had one beer on at a time since Christmas, so last gave the unused ones a clean then. Today I discovered some slime (assume this is some kind of...

This, to me, is one of the greatest session pints in existence. Having spent 6ish years in Sheffield this was my go-to pint. I'm planning on having some friends from University visit over the summer and would love to be able to make this. I did get a cask of it for a birthday a few years ago...

Harbour are currently selling some 24 pack cases with free shipping. Cheapest case works out at £1.25 per can. £30 Hotbox lager case ̶£̶3̶0̶ ̶m̶i̶x̶e̶d̶ ̶c̶a̶s̶e̶ ̶(̶6̶ ̶d̶i̶f̶f̶e̶r̶e̶n̶t̶ ̶b̶e̶e̶r̶s̶)̶ ̶ - now sold out £38 mixed case (8 different beers) I've had their mixed cases before...