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Hi, I’m about to split a batch of ale between a corny and a bag so I can use some in my hand pull. Can anyone advise on carbonation in the bag. I.e. should I add some sugar to it and leave it for a week or 2, or just bag it straight from the FV as it is? I’ve only ever run my hand pull from...

Hi, I remember reading a thread but can’t find it now that had info on how to have a co2 cylinder collected, no question asked and returned to the rightful owner. Has anyone any info? I’ve got a mixed gas BOC cylinder that mysteriously landed in my garden that’s now empty and want to give it...

I’m thinking about an SF50 to match my G40, does anyone use one? As I currently have really good temp control through a fridge setup and a bench with heatpad I’m concerned about going backwards as I’m not for spending crazy money on a glycol setup. My main questions are how do you control...

Hi, I‘m thinking about getting a sack of crushed grain from Mungoswells, probably their pale ale. Can anyone who’s used them give some feedback on grain crush (l use a G40) and quality? Thanks R

Hi, What software are folk using to create tap/pump clip badges and bottle label? Preferably something feee and for Mac/iPad? Thanks

I recently purchased an induction hob, mainly for small test batches and thought I’d share the info. It’s one of these Nesbit Induction Hob. It’s a brilliant bit of kit, much bigger than I expected and a solid build. It’s very powerful and easy to adjust the power with the digital controls and...

Hi, I see lots of threads on replacing the Cygnet tap, but had anyone found a way to attach a hose securely? I’m just using it for sparge water at the moment as moved away for biab to a G40. I was thinking about drilling out the centre which is 11mm and putting a small piece of pipe in there...

are fantastic! I’ve just finished my second kit keg, first was Aussie pale ale and then was Citra pale ale. Both done with their brew enhancer And fast carb’d. they were polished off in 1 day each with friends at different garden parties! I usually do all grain, but being short on time I...

Hi, I messed up tonight on my first G40 brew….basically I managed to pitch my yeast into 45 degree wort! A bit of a brain fart after a really smooth brew day on a really cool piece of kit! So I set the water to around 1l per minute flow as advised and after what seemed like ages I read on...

I was at Tan Hill Inn last weekend with a mate, party as it’s a great motorbike run from Edinburgh and partly for the beer and atmosphere of the pub. We had a good few pints, deliberately picking local or English ales and to be honest we were both bitterly disappointed! Out of the 7 or so (we...

Hi, I read somewhere that somebody has managed to push a piece of silicon hose over the original tap of their burco or cygnet boiler. Now I’ve receive my G40 I, going to use my cygnet for small test batches and as a sparge water heater and rather than use a jug I’m thinking use a hose to...

Hi, Who are folk using in Glasgow for CO2? I’m setting up a kegerator for my brother. I use Lothian gas supplies in Livingston who are great, but looking for somewhere similar in Glasgow. I tried Sig who are hobby brew suppliers but they are crazy expensive! Ideally it would be a 3kg...

Hi, I have just purchased a G40 and although I’ll mainly stick with 19l batches I’m going want to go bigger to supply my brothers who have got a thirst for my homebrew! Currently I use 30l FV’s in my converted fermentation fridge, but for double 40l batches (and 30l batches) I’m looking for n...

Hi, I’ve got a 30l Cygnet boiler I use for BIAB, the smallest batch I currently do is 10l. I’m thinking about doing some 5l batches for experimenting, does anyone do that in this size of boiler? Other than the Temp likely cooling quickly when mashing and a high boil off rate anything else I...

I see that Edinburgh Brewstore are closing. I used their recipe service a lot and it was handy for collection. Are there any other local options? (please move if this is the wrong forum)

I’m looking for some advice, I BIAB and usually get fairly good efficiency of between 70 and 80%. I’d did a Hefe clone the other night and only got 60% which is rather low. The recipe was: 1.8kg golden promise 2kg wheat malt 130g Munich malt. I mashed at around 67c and as I don’t take a pre...

Has anyone got experience of the Crossmyloof hop extracts? I was wondering what they are like, how to use and general thoughts to mix up pale ales and ipas to add variety. R

I’m looking for folks views.....I’ve got a 1.8kg Wilko Feeling Hoppy IPA that I’m thinking about brewing to 19l with no additional fermentables to get a low alcohol beer. My thinking is that brewing sugar only adds to abv so it should taste OK. I may also dry Hop with whatever interesting I’ve...

Hi, For those who have painted their fridge with blackboard paint... Have you done any prep or primer? can you use liquid chalk pens? Is rustoleum chalk board paint cold for the job? Does the finish last? Thanks R

I‘ve only done a few all grain (BIAB) after years of messing with kits, but thought I’d share my setup and fast 3 hour brew day as it’s my 2nd batch of a fab cascade pale ale.....my wife and neighbours forced me to do another batch! 10l batch 2kg Maris otter pale 200g Crystal 70 20g Cascade at...