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I wish I knew, I think I used too much flaked maize in them, I was trying for a cerveza. They just don't smell very good, it's a hard to describe smell, have terrible chill haze and the taste is flavourless. Going to try a Kolsch or basic pilsner soon and see if it is the maize that's...

Thanks guys, either way, if it's still grim when I try it tonight i'll tip it. I've binned the fermenter i was using and bought a new auto syphon. Fingers crossed for the next batch. I've not been having much luck just lately with my brews....2 lagers down the drain and now maybe this...

Hi All, I think I've managed to pick up a lacto infection in a pale i recently made. I'm not sure where it's gone wrong as I thought I was pretty anal when it comes to cleaning and sterilizing. There was no sign of infection during fermentation and all smelled and tasted fine. However, I...

Thanks for the help Steve. I only have what's available on the Yorkshire water site, which to be fair seems pretty comprehensive. Do you think a 50/50 with some ashbeck might be more beneficial?

Hi All Just about to dip my toes into water treatment, I have a small RO system that I intend to use to get about 30 litres of water. I'm going to brew a Mexican Cerveza and have put a profile for American Lager into Bru'n Water. I'm having an absolute mare trying to get the treated water to...

I was gonna go with the good ol' Vermont Ale yeast. Water profiling is still a little confusing for me, even with the help of the forum sticky. I'm trying to build a profile with Bru'n'Water but might just stick with Ashbeck for now. Don't suppose anyone has any clue on what Ashbeck would...

Ta, so the grain bill looks ok? I guess the extra hops would be in the dry hop.

Hi Guys, After a bit of advice for making a Citra and Motueka NEIPA The recipie I have so far is 4.7 KG - Golden Promise 370g - Wheat Malt 400g - Flaked Oats 10g Citra - 70 min 10g Citra - 10 min 10g Motueka - 10 min 40g Citra and 40g Motueka - Whirlpool 50g Motueka - 4 day...

Sorry to say it mate but a vinegar taste indicates an infection I think. although I'm sure there's more knowledgeable members on here who can give you some better info. For me, i'd review my cleaning and sanitizing regime and see if I missed something along the way.

I understood the same, The recipe shows this, but like you I thought 5.2 - 5.7 was needed for whatever magic is done during the mash... VOLUME 20L 5gal BOIL VOLUME 25L 6.6gal ABV 5.2% TARGET FG 1005 TARGET OG 1045 EBC 15 SRM 7.5 PH 4.4 ATTENUATION LEVEL 88.9%

Hi Guys, I'm going to be brewing up a clone of Brew Dogs Electric India from the DIY Dog book. The book says the Ph should be 4.4 I'm guessing this is after the mash is complete? Does this mean I should look to lower the Ph during the boil or after the boil? I'm going to assume...

Thanks guys, I've just put an order in for the camlocks (hopefully I've ordered the right bits) I've only bought two at the moment if they fit I'll go ahead and get the rest. Until then I've always got my trusty BIAB to keep me busy :)

Hi all, do any of you use a solar pump? I'm looking at putting a 3 tier gravity system together, the pots I have already have the holes drilled and they look a bit high. I'm thinking they won't get all the good stuff out of the mash tun. I also have a couple of solar pumps and was going...

Great, Thanks for the info. I'll add it just before I stick the cooler in so I can give it a good stir round to dissolve.

I guess it's to raise the ABV and give the beer a drier feel.

Hi All, I've got a brew scheduled to make a hoppy pale ale. The Grain Bill for the recipe is 4.5KG of Maris Otter Pale Ale 300G of Munich 300G of Rolled Oats 500G Sugar During the boil there's a ton of hops added (Citra, Mosaic and Amarillo) The OG is meant to be between 1.058 - 1.062 and...

Gotta be in it to win it! I sure could find a good use for a Inkbird ITC-306T. If i could be put in the draw for one of those that would be lovely!

Got mine on Friday. I'll be wearing it for this weekends bottling and brewing schedule :) Thanks Dan!

They were in the airing cupboard for just over two weeks. The solution I made for the priming was very syrupy (I didn't use much water) I think it was just to heavy to mix properly with the beer. Another one I made a couple of weeks before this one has worked out great, maybe a little to...

Well, thought I would give you an update. Tried it again yesterday, opened it in the sink just in case there was a gusher, but...... nothing. No carbination at all. Tried another 2 bottles, all the same. I think the batch priming has failed this time. I relied on the whirlpool effect of...