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  1. Hightower

    Crafty brew stove toppers so la

    Hi all, first of all I'd like to say thanks for this forum, it's been an excellent tool for my brewing journey so far. I had my first small attempt at all grain today with a crafty brews stove topper so la west coast IPA, I had a of reading of 1.041 or 12 brix using my new refractometer , I was...
  2. Hightower

    Complete Newbie after advice on inkbird

    Hi, I have my first attempt at brewing in the fermentor at the moment but it's sitting at a constant 18 degrees so for my next attempt I have bought an inkbird 308 and I'm going to purchase a heat tray, my question is.... Where is the best place to put the probe? Thanks
  3. Hightower

    Complete Newbie after advice again

    Hi, I am planning my first brew day next Thursday, I have a starter kit with all the gubbins but it has only cone with enough sanitizer for 2 gallons, do I have to sanitise right to the brim of the buckets or can I just go up to the 5 gallon mark? And which sanitiser is recommended as I'm going...
  4. Hightower

    Immersion heater any good for 5 gallon starter kit?

    Hi I've just seen that you can get a brewing immersion heater, do these work as it would solve my cold room issue thanks
  5. Hightower

    Complete Newbie after advice on heating

    I have set aside a space under the stairs for my fermentor only issue with this method is that my fuse board is also under the stairs just a little bit concerned about moisture getting into the box
  6. Hightower

    Complete Newbie after advice again

    Nice one thanks for the help everyone
  7. Hightower

    Complete Newbie after advice again

    Hi again I've just received the Northern brewer starter kit from brew hawk with the block party amber ale kit, would the kit be in US or UK gallons as I don't want to mess up thanks
  8. Hightower

    Complete Newbie after advice on heating

    Hi, I'm after a bit of advice on the best way of keeping the fermenting process at a constant temperature. I only have the cupboard under the stairs at the moment but I fear it may be too cool, I don't want to spend a fortune.... Any ideas? Cheers
  9. Hightower

    Complete Newbie after advice

    Is there anything I need to do with the water or can normal tap water be used?
  10. Hightower

    Complete Newbie after advice

    Thanks for the tips, I only have a small space under the stairs but I think it may be a little cool so I did start looking at a heat belt or heat pad, would these be OK to use? Thanks
  11. Hightower

    Complete Newbie after advice

    Hi, As the title suggests I am a complete novice at brewing and I am thinking of buying a starter kit from get er brewed allong with a mangrove jack pink grapefruit IPA kit as it is described as similar to elvis juice. What constant temperature do you need to ferment at? Are there anymore...
  12. Hightower

    Books to buy for a newbie

    Thanks for the advice.
  13. Hightower

    Books to buy for a newbie

    Hi, I'm looking for a good beginners guide to brewing. I'm a complete newbie, any advice would be gratefully received
  14. Hightower

    Hi from Hednesford

    http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Amercian-Beers-IPA-Beer-Kit.html#.VsYxbS6ny2c http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Beer_Starter_Kit_With_Barrel_Equipment_Only.html#.VsYzti6ny2c Would these be a good starting point?
  15. Hightower

    Hi from Hednesford

    Hi I'm a complete newcomer to the home brew world an in need of any advice I can get like... What kit should I buy? Are there any beginner books worth read? I really enjoy titanic plum porter, thornbridge jaipur, Ubu purity and slaters top totty... If I can get to the standard of brewing...
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