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What is the 'danger zone' wrt temperatures. Would it be safe to let it naturally cool to say 60c and then chill from there? but as others have pointed out a large amount of the water can just be used for washing.

Good point, can I ask how big the panel was to heat that water? Also would it be possible to overheat the system when it wasn't running, eg would the hose melt, if you didn't run the pump? I was under the impression solar hot water had fallen out of favour as it was now cheaper to just generate...

possible? Yes. practical? No consider how often you would be brewing, say once a week max. You would then need to either size you solar array to run the kettle in real time. Ie 2 - 3 kws in panels (basically a standard sized house installation). Or store enough energy in batteries and run off...

http://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.uk/hbc-blonde-ale-mashkit-23lt-45-p-1235.html This was my 2nd ever brew and first all grain brew, so I went for a kit as an easier introduction. What's included: Hops (only markings on the packet were timings) Grain (web site lists Pilsner and Carapils but it...

Ok thanks for your reply I'll give it a go this winter

thanks :)

How did V2 turn out in the end? Also how long does the fermentation take with the lower temps? (sorry if thats an obvious question).

@Drunkula Thanks for the brulosophy link, exactly the type of thing I've been looking for. re 'crazy' hop additions, that's kind of why I'm asking I look at recipes with 10 different hop additions and not convinced you could taste it. I'd make a comment about man handling your Mash Paddle, but...

the starter kit was a northern brewer one (https://www.northernbrewer.com/products/brew-share-enjoy-homebrew-starter-kit) can't find a uk link, (My parents were obviously feeling generous) with Block Party Amber Ale. I didn't get any action from the Air lock so added some extra yeast and waited...

Thanks custodian for your replies. Struggling to parse this "Aroma boil ,- I do mine when i know that there is only 3 days left to go of it being in the FV". I didn't think you left boiled hops in the FV, only dry hops, or is that what you were referring to??? Also the 20 minute 'flavour'...

Hi all, I'm in the process of reading up about AG brewing, I just have a couple of questions. 1. Mashing temperature. A low temp would tend to produce more fermentable sugars, and a high temperature would produce less, and result in more body. I presume that lagers are mashed at a lower temp...

Well I asked for and got a homebrew kit for Christmas. Took me until July to get round to making it though. All turned out well and I think I've caught the bug, being reading around on blogs and forums and bought a big job lot of various ingredients. Don't think I will be waiting another 6...