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Anyone on here own a grainfather G70? Would you share your experience with it please. I'm considering one but read that it has a few problems from being underpowered to poor/fluctuating temperature control. Also that it take forever to get to and keep a rolling boil? It's ALOT of money to spend...

Hi, a couple of my kegs have developed shiny spots where they have rubbed against each other or something. Is there an easy way to get them back to a matte finish again please? I've tried scourers and abrasive cleaners but they are just making the shiny parts bigger and shinier. Thanks

Anyone on here used Bulldog universal ale yeast B1? Is it any good and does anyone know if it's just a re-badged yeast from another supplier, I think I was given it at some point and just wondering if it's worth using? Thanks

I know there's a similar thread going but this one is just for the 35 litre Brauheld pro machine with the removable control panel. There is one for sale locally to me for £150, so does anyone have one and is it worth a punt at that price please? What are your experiences if you do have one? Thanks

Anyone on here use a Blichmann therminator? What size thread are the water connections please? The wort are 1/2" NPT and I've used 1/2 BSP which fit ok but the water side are supposed to be garden hose size connections, the ones on my therminator definitely are not, I've tried metal garden...

After moving over to kegs, I now no longer need bottles or pressure barrels. I have 4x pressure barrels (1x is brand new and unused) along with the small C02 injectors (x2) and a few C02 bulbs. I also have over 280 bottles, the majority are 500ml swing tops and also 12x stackable crates. I...

Hi, could someone explain the basics of pressure fermenting to me please? I have been lucky enough to buy a HUGE job lot of gear which includes multiple pressure fermenters, far too many for me so I will have offload some but I obviously want to try them and see what difference it makes. I am...

Anyone tried rolled oats (horse feed) in a brew? Was thinking also of maybe boiling some up and then giving it a good wash, dehydrating it and using it instead of rice hulls to open up the wort?

When making a starter are there any alternatives to DME or LME that might be common in most households ie would honey, golden syrrup, fruit juice etc be ok? I know not just sugar but for those times when you don't have any DME or LME to hand what do you use?

I have acquired 2x mini 10 liter kegs from dark farm (the tall ones) they came with the tops with taps and the 16g CO2 capsules. Does anyone have any experience with these please? ie. How many 16g capsules will they take, on average, to carbonate and dispense 10ltr of beer please (10-15psi). Or...

I am thinking of doing SMaSH tomorrow with Munich malt. It’s the first time I’ve used Munich @ 100% of the grist. I have the following hops, what would anyone recommend to be a good pairing with Munich please? I was thinking Cascade but open to suggestions from the list below? Thank you Admiral...

Hi can someone confirm the size of the triclamp for the lid of grainfather conical fermenter please? I've read it's supposed to be 1.5" but I've measured it and the internal ID opening is 34mm and the external is 50mm so neither are 1.5", I'm probably not measuring in the right place but want to...

Hi, does anyone know where I can get an adapter to convert a US CO2 regulator to fit onto a UK cylinder or what type of adapter (model number etc) I need please? They are a different thread, Thank you

I currently have a fermenting chamber made out of a fridge, a tube heater and USB fan to circulate the heat of the heater when it's on. All controlled via an inkbird and it works very well even in the depths of winter in my unheated detached garage. I am now contemplating getting a grainfather...

Hi, I know there are adapters to make a standard C02 reg fit a sodastream cylinder but I have a regulator for a sodastream cylinder that I'd like to adapt to fit a full size 6kg C02 cylinder. Is there such an adapter please? This reg cost a small fortune when I got it but no longer use...

Hi I have an Angram hand pull and corny keg for sale. The hand pull works 100% and is in very clean condition and comes with the bar clamp and drip tray. The corny is also very clean and all seals are fine, holds pressure well. Can show both working together (by dispensing water) if required. ...

Just a thought. Could you use whole unmalted barley instead of rice hulls, just for the reason to open up the mash? I can get 20kg sacks of it near me for £6 or rolled barley for £6.50?

Hi, Does anyone know if the perforated top and bottom maltpipe plates for the brewzilla 35L fit into the grainfather G30 maltpipe please? I need some new plates for my grainfather (misplaced mine) and the Brewzilla ones are quite a bit cheaper, I also need both parts of the overflow pipe for the...

I am looking to get a brewing pump from Vevor but it has 1/2" NPT male fittings so I will need female to barb/horsetail. Will 1/2" BSP fit (I know there are differences in the threads). There are different opinions on the net, some say no definitely not while others say yes they will 1/2" is...

Hi, I am brewing a Caribou slobber today and the recipe suggests Windsor as the yeast. Looking at reviews of this yeast it doesn't seem very popular and is prone to stalling. What are your thoughts on this yeast please? I am tempted to substitute with either Nottingham or S-04 with Nottingham...