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  1. malhal

    DIPA Failure - Wheat/Oats?

    According to Malt Miller if your recipe states oats but you use flaked torrified oats you need to double the amount because of the weight of the husk https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/product/flaked-oats/ Brewfather doesn't appear to calculate this difference. E.g. changing torrefied oats to...
  2. malhal

    Klarstein Mundschenk

    The main risk of blockage is a hop pellet during whirl pool so I don't run the pump until pellets dissolved and am careful not to add them over inlet hole by adding to opposite side. I had it happen before and to clear I used a large syringe to push air into the camlock fitting so backwards into...
  3. malhal

    Klarstein Mundschenk

    I upgraded to a plate chiller. Only about £22.58 from Aliexpress and a few pounds each for the various fittings. I went for male camlock to hose barb. Then 2x plastic male hoselock and 2 x 1/2" male BSP hose barbs. Using 10mm ID x 14mm OD from the camlock to the barb. Running the tap water on...
  4. malhal

    Klarstein Mundschenk

    A trick is to turn on the pump to recirculate some water up to the top to help with doughing in. It also is essential to stir during the mash to prevent channelling and increase efficiency. Also a good idea to keep the recirc pump use at a minimum (just enough to spread the heat around) during...
  5. malhal

    Making a review

    I'd like to know all the measurements that aren't shown on the order page like width between the legs and height inc an airlock. Also if you can swap the barb for an airlock, e.g. what size bung it takes? However, it seems Klarstein aren't selling the Gärkeller Pro 15L anymore which is a shame...
  6. malhal

    SS Brewtech 13L Brew Bucket Mini

    I asked SS Brewtech for the diameter of the silicone base of the 3.5 gal Brew Bucket Mini which is not anywhere on their website or on any other store listing so thought I'd share their reply here in case it helps others: "Just the bucket without the silicone base from the bottom of the cone to...
  7. malhal

    Klarstein Mundschenk

    I did a little upgrade for transfer out. Its a male camlock to tubing barb (I use 10mm ID x 14mm OD) saves me having to wedge the tubing onto the sparge arm which has kinda sharp edges tears into the tube. E, 1/2" £2.58 total https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005004671318872.html
  8. malhal

    Using pump on Klarstein XXL to dispense into fermenter

    I use the whirl pool arm to make a hop cone so no need for a hop spider or bazooka but you could just stir with a spoon. I just pump the whirlpool for a couple min remove the arm then leave it undisturbed for about 10-15min. Then I attached a hose to the sparge arm to transfer out to fermenter...
  9. malhal

    Making a DIY all in one brewing system?

    All-in-ones have a bottom drain to get every drop of wort out, have you considered making one of those? Angel Homebrew sell a kit which uses a skin-fitting from a boat, not as flush as a welded hole in a real all-in-one but getting close.
  10. malhal

    Recommend a PH meter

    Actually that one takes 2 x AAA and the Kegland takes 4x LR44 and offers 3 point calibration vs the usual 2 points in the Chinese clone meters like that one.
  11. malhal

    Klarstein Brauheld Pro Mash Kettle

    edit: figured out it is made by Auron Does anyone know the manufacturer of the Brauheld Pro? We know Guten make the Mundschenk but they don't appear to have a model that looks like the Brauheld Pro (with its external pump). Btw Guten's VR show room is really cool!
  12. malhal

    smart meters

    Seems the end of lifetime email was sent in error.
  13. malhal

    Recomendtion on a 10l fermenter

    The Coopers Fermenter worked ok for a Mr Beer kit but when I tried to ferment an all-grain IPA in it I got really bad acetaldehyde which I believe is due to the lack of airlock / too much head space so I won't be using it again.
  14. malhal

    Recomendtion on a 10l fermenter

    Those clever Aussies have been using Glad wrap (cling film) instead of an airlock so they can see inside the metal container so you could try that.
  15. malhal

    Recomendtion on a 10l fermenter

    They want us to remove the collar and the ring of gunk around it on day 3 for some reason. Maybe its because when moving the fermenter a splash might knock some off into solution and taste bad if it ends up in a bottle. Also I because it expands the height I believe it will allow filling to 10L...
  16. malhal

    Recomendtion on a 10l fermenter

    I think if I hadn't mentioned it I wouldn't have got one either because they had to fetch it from upstairs. The parts are spread throughout the shop. The fermenter on a shelf, the bottle wand on a hanger, the tap in a drawer, I'm not surprised they forget bits. Make sure you also get the clips...
  17. malhal

    Recomendtion on a 10l fermenter

    Picked up the Coopers 10L from Inn House Brewery today for £13.95 it included the fermenter (has level markings), tap (no leaks, can be locked open, nutless and can insert wand into outlet), collar (for krausen to expand into), lid and bottle wand (bit flimsy and leaks, no spring in it). They...
  18. malhal

    Recomendtion on a 10l fermenter

    I'm going to give this 12L drinking water container from ebay a try, it was only £13.76 9# 12L Transparent One of the photos states a lid hole of 10cm and another states a bung hole of 13mm but don't know if this applies to the 12L which doesn't have a bung hole in the photo. I'm also wondering...
  19. malhal

    Water addition question - soft Scottish water

    The OP is supplied by Roseberrey A, which has typical Scottish high mean pH of 8.23 and max of 8.9. It seems in practice the mash induced lowering does not bring the sparge water supply below 6 fast enough and the damage is already done before the boil never mind the pitch...
  20. malhal

    Water addition question - soft Scottish water

    I believe the reason for the debate is some have a tongue with more ppm tannin sensitivity that others. In my experience at tasting panels maybe around 10% of people. Some may think those 10% are not worth bothering about but a "fruity" IPA to those people tastes of woody harsh splinters in...
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