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  1. Ed vK

    Hop plants/rhizomes - growing report

    My 2nd year cascade has around 8 shoots. The 1st year Styrian goldings around 3. The latter was a Christmas present that was opened and kept warm before I had to ask to be given it in November To plant it. Had to trim a 6in shoot off. Is the cascade going off too early?
  2. Ed vK

    Hop plants/rhizomes - growing report

    My Styrian Goldings went in today. Xmas present but they gave it to me early because they didn’t believe it could go in the fridge
  3. Ed vK

    Belgian?

    Thank you. I think I’m on track now. I get a Robobrew in a week and will start with a pale ale but the Abbey yeast will be used quite soon. Just switched to Brewfather as BeerSmith kept trying to ask me to mash in with 0.8L water (at -14pH), Brewfather lists both named recipes
  4. Ed vK

    Belgian?

    Thanks both, super quick responses! With only 3kg of pils in perhaps I’d need to do a small batch, or top up with some maris or wheat?
  5. Ed vK

    Belgian?

    Hello hive brain. Looking for some words of wisdom. Back in the balmy summer I bought some Mangrove Jacks M47 Abbey yeast, perhaps because I read something about its tolerance to high fermentation temps? I still have this kicking about, plus the following: Maris Otter Pils Wheat Crystals Rye...
  6. Ed vK

    Hop plants/rhizomes - growing report

    Diolch Cwrw!
  7. Ed vK

    Hop plants/rhizomes - growing report

    358 wet btw, is that sufficiently dry to freezer bag up??
  8. Ed vK

    Hop plants/rhizomes - growing report

    I managed to get 102g of dried cascade from my year 1 plant. I think I picked them too early last Sunday (the stragglers left on the bine are now smelling a bit more pungent). Has anyone got an idea of a ballpark AA for recipe building or should I just cram the lot in at flameout?
  9. Ed vK

    1st Oatmeal Stout Recipe Critique

    Thanks for the feedback AJ. It’s no good, can’t stop myself from tinkering- I’m going to toast the oats and also add some cold-steeped coffee to the secondary. Monsooned Malabar AA coffee in fact. Supposed to have a smoked aroma!
  10. Ed vK

    1st Oatmeal Stout Recipe Critique

    Hey. I’ve tried an extract stout and it was rubbish. Now to try an AG one now I think I’ve got the BIAB process sorted. How’s this look? 23l SG: 1.050 FG: 1.015 4.63% abv 68.8 EBC 30.5 IBU 4kg/80% Maris otter 300g/6% rolled oats 300g/6% chocolate malt 1000EBC 200g/4% roasted barley 1300EBC...
  11. Ed vK

    Hop plants/rhizomes - growing report

    As a 1st year Cascade grower I’m avidly watching this thread. Picked a couple of cones this evening and they’re still at the grassy stage. I’m in Bristol and they’re on a too windy westerly site, one nine growing up a string up a fence then up onto the southerly garage eaves. Will post more soon
  12. Ed vK

    What did you brew today?

    25L Pale/IPA. Mostly Maris Otter with 500g Vienna and carapils, wheat and medium crystal. Magnum for bittering and 100g Enigma in late (45g dry hop to follow) US-05. Had to water it down as wasn’t expecting 77% efficiency from BIAB and 6.8% isn’t conducive to being able to watch a whole game of...
  13. Ed vK

    BrewKegTap

    So sorry, just seeing this extra input so a belated thank you!
  14. Ed vK

    BrewKegTap

    Thanks for the quick response Lee
  15. Ed vK

    BrewKegTap

    Hello Folks Does anyone have any experience of buying through this site, specifically of pre-ordering kit for import? Looking at the Robobrew V3.1, seems rather tempting https://brewkegtap.co.uk/collections/featured-collection/products/robobrew-v3-all-grain-brewing-system-with-pump-35l
  16. Ed vK

    All in one brewing system buyers guide 2019

    Thank you. I can see them on pre-order on Brewkegtap. Daft question #2: I assumed these systems would work like BIAB in that the grain would simply be lifted up and drained before boiling. Should one embrace the sparge?
  17. Ed vK

    All in one brewing system buyers guide 2019

    Thanks for this @DavidHeath. The Brewzilla 35l looks like just what I’m after. 5 AG brews done using a 33l pot BIAB on a gas stove and I’m struggling to find the time to brew. Is the 3.1 only available as a pre-order from Oz?
  18. Ed vK

    Mangrove Jack’s Belgian Abbey M47 in an APA?

    Thanks everyone. Went with 05, as usual although I rehydrated for the first time. It sat about for an hour or so because my measly 8mm x 10m chiller took an age to bring it to 25c.
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