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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...

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...

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...

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...

It kept cutting out today. :cry: Gonna get the tools out for some surgery. :geek:

If i fitted a lastock tube and float to a bottom tap keg, would i fool it into thinking it was a top tap keg? Or is that, like most of my ideas, nonsense ? ;)

I fancy a go at Fermentalls best turbo cider to date. I however can't find the detailed "how to" for turbo cider. Can anybody point me in the right direction please? Thanks Neil

I picked some hops yesterday from a friends garden. We have no idea what variety they are but they smell lovely. The question is: Can i put them straight in the freezer or is there some great importance that i need to dry them first? Thanks Neil

Starts today until saturday i think. I'm going on friday. It better not rain. :thumb:

I'm on a mission to find a supply of co2 local to me. Just need to know if welding co2 is the same as pub co2. Anyone know? :cheers: Neil

Has no name and no idea what style(If any). 23l 4800g Pale malt 250g Crushed Amber malt EBC 100 5g Crushed black malt EBC 1200 Hops Galena 20g+Fuggle 20g @ 90 Galena 6g+Fuggle 6g @ 60 Galena 6g+Fuggle 6g @ 30 Galena 10g+Fuggle 10g @ 15 Came up well short after fly sparging (don't know why)...

Ive just read a post where a Brewer (sorry, can't remember posters name) got a fg of 1002. I've never had one below 1010. I normally get an OG of say 1048 to 1052 maybe a tad higher sometimes. Can i ferment below 1010 from that high? If yes, How?

The Cornies are calling :shock: ;) I have E-mailed Norm for a price on some cornies. It was only two days ago, so i am no way expecting a reply yet, but did i read he may be on holiday at the moment? :thumb:

Hello all. I'm thinking of branching out into the world of wine making. Is there a book/s that you would recommend? :cheers:

arrived today. :D I never imagined it would get this bad. :lol: Ps. Great speedy service from The Malt Miller. :thumb:

So, how about trying to guess a film from a famous song that comes from it. For example, Stayin alive by the Bee Gee's from Saturday night fever. Or, Mrs Robinson by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate. Name the film please from "Rain drops keep falling on my head" :grin:

Apparently "wort" should be said "wurt". I just can't get to grips with this. Does anybody else have this trouble or will i just embarrass myself in conversation with other brewers. :wha:

I have used the GW beer engine to help me with this. It's a simple recipe for two reasons. 1. To try and educate myself on basic flavours and 2. A cheap grain bill (hops i already have) to keep costs down. 23l Pale Malt 5200g Goldings 50g @ 90 Goldings 20g @ 30 Goldings 15g @ 15 43 EBU OG...