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Hi, I’ve got a couple of questions. Firstly, I’ve got the granulated type of no rinse sanitiser which you dissolve in warm water. Thing is whenever I finish sanitising there are granules left behind that haven’t dissolved which I end up having to rinse away (defeating the object of...

This hobby never ceases to amaze me! I brewed a batch just before Christmas which ended up tasting a bit stale. I reckon I let the air get to it too much in a secondary ferment. Anyway it’s been sat in a keg for 2 and a half months and today (as now I’ve drunk all of my Xmas haul) I thought...

Hi, Ive started sanitising with Milton. It says no rinse when using for baby stuff but is this the same when brewing? Also made it up in a spray using the dilution suggested for cleaning surfaces so I spray around the inside of my FV rather than soak with a weaker solution. Any probs with this?

So, last night I entered my first competition and needless to say the judges weren't keen on my beer and some of the notes were a little harsh. My mates were keen to take the p*** and I asked for one of the spare bottles so they could try it. Upon tasting it it definitely didn't taste like...

Been thinking about this a bit recently now I have a digital thermometer on my FV. I normally make a yeast starter with c.100ml of wort at 30c. I then add this to the rest of the wort when it is about the same temperature. Now yesterday's brew has taken the best part of a day to get down...

Kegged for the first time and I'm getting quite a large head. I had it at 25psi for a couple of days then have dropped to sub 10 to serve. The brew is not too fizzy so reckon it's the serving pressure being too high rather than over carbing in the first place. Am I right? Also I take it...

Kegged today for the first time. Quick questions. I have set the carbonation pressure and disconnected from the gas to leave in the fridge. Is this right or should the gas be connected all the while? When I de-pressurise and set to serving pressure, again can I disconnect and top up as...

So I bought a corny on eBay a couple of years back and never got my act together to use it. Well that day has come. Only thing is that the keg has obviously been dropped and has a dent in the bottom. Is this going to be ok to use considering it's going to be under pressure? I'm sure it will be...

On a night brew with my Grainfather and think I've knocked the hop filter off with my paddle. Any suggestions to make the cooling and transfer to FV easier and reduce the risk of clogging the pump?

So, I upgraded to a Grainfather at the start of this year and I love it! Smoother brew days and better control over the variables has meant better brews! I've just sold my original set up on eBay which included some DIY mods I made with some plumbing fixings. Feeling a bit like I did when...

Had a pale ale on FV for 10 days. Bubbles have slowed right down to almost nothing. Took a read 2 days ago and was about 1.014 read today and is 1.012. Now I've left the hydrometer in for about 5mins on the side and looked again and it's now reading 1.016!! If I push it down and let it bob...

Had a pale ale on FV for 10 days. Bubbles have slowed right down to almost nothing. Took a read 2 days ago and was about 1.014 read today and is 1.012. Now I've left the hydrometer in for about 5mins on the side and looked again and it's now reading 1.016!! If I push it down and let it bob...

Seen this today and sound interesting. Has anyone tried it https://www.grainfather.com/blog/week-114-forced-fermentation-test-what-is-it-and-why-do-it/?___store=uk

Hi there, Been AG brewing for about 4 years recently upgraded to a Grainfather and loving the results. Every brew's a school day so appreciate the help I get on here when things aren't quite as they seem. Norwich, UK

I got a corny off eBay a few years back and have never got round to using it. It came with an empty CO2 canister but I can't find anywhere to fill it/swap it. Any suggestions? I'm in Norwich

I'm on my second Grainfather brew. Just taken a pre-boil reading and have 1.062 against a target of 1.040. Mashed 4kg of pale and 250g of dark crystal at 66c. Any ideas? that's 106% mash efficiency!!!

Hi, Checked my latest after 10 days on primary and it was 1.020 checked again today after 14 and no movement. The recipe predicts an FG of 1.012 so I think it's stuck. Any advice if I can get it going again? Cheers, Byron