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  1. Mattyde05

    Grainfather water heater

    Morning guys So just making a brew this morning and my water heater has packed up . I’ve tried the switch at the bottom but nothing. I think it must be the element but I can’t seem to find one online . Does anyone know where I can get one ? Thanks for your help
  2. Mattyde05

    Possible co2 leak

    Hi guys Think I might have a c02 leak in my kegarotor. The only reason I say this is because a bottle normally lasts me 7 months but this time only 4 months and haven’t done no way near as many brews . Just wanted to know the best way to test for leaks in the system? thanks
  3. Mattyde05

    Co2 bottle ?

    Hi guys so I’ve just used up my first co2 bottle 6.35kg it’s lasted me 7 months with a fair bit of use mainly at weekends. I just wanted to know if you think this is about average usage ? How long does yours last ? I seem to use a lot when cleaning the kegs and pipes on kegagorater Thanks
  4. Mattyde05

    7% to 8% beer ?

    Hi guys so I’ve got a grainfather and I think without looking I can use 9kg of grain for a single brew . My question is would I need to use two packets of yeast ? Us 05 to be exact . Wanting to get a higher abv as I enjoy a strong beer 🍺. Just a smash recipe. Any info would be much...
  5. Mattyde05

    Home brew clubs

    Does anybody know of any homebrew clubs in Kent I can’t seem to find any which I find hard to believe, would of thought there would be a couple of least . has anybody here ever been in one ?
  6. Mattyde05

    Rice hulls

    Hi guys , had a nightmare yesterday with a stuck sparge , I brewed a wheat beer . Going to use rice hulls from now on . I just wanted to know in what quantity I should use them? thanks
  7. Mattyde05

    Beer line cleaner

    Hi guys wanted to know what you use for beer line cleaner ? I brought some ecoclenze form the malt Miller . But it’s gone hard and clumbs together even when using hot water . Also it’s rather expensive. Thanks
  8. Mattyde05

    PH tester

    Hi guys I am looking for a digital ph tester , can anybody suggest one for me please? Thanks
  9. Mattyde05

    Dextrin Malt ?

    Hi everyone, just a quick one . How much Dextrin Malt do you normal use in your AG brews ? thanks
  10. Mattyde05

    How long does a corny last you ?

    Hi everyone just wanted to know how long on average does a 19ltr corny last you ? Coming to the end of my first AG brew which I force carbed in a corny . Think it’s only been two weeks drank 11 pints over the weekend and lost a lot to foaming issues due to me not understanding about line balancing .
  11. Mattyde05

    Nucleated pint glasses?

    Hi guys can anybody tell me the pros and cons of a Nucleated Pint Glass ? All mine pint glasses are old and don’t have them in them . I was wondering if it’s worth buying some new ones ? Thanks 👍🏻
  12. Mattyde05

    First All grain hefeweizen

    Hi everyone so I will be brewing my first hefeweizen this weekend I’ve brought a recipe pack from the malt miller Crisp Pale Wheat Malt (2000 grams) Crisp Maris Otter (1800 grams) Crisp Munich Malt (130 grams) Hallertauer Hersbrucker Pellet (25 grams) Mangrove Jacks Bavarian Wheat Yeast M20 (1...
  13. Mattyde05

    Overcarbed corny . Help !

    Hi so I over carbed my corny . I’ve got it back to where I want it now by the shake and release the pressure method , but not quite sure what to do now ? Do I set it at serving psi and leave it ? Am just worried it will over carb again . Thanks
  14. Mattyde05

    Yeast nutrient, needed?

    Hi guys just wanted to get your opinions on using yeast nutrient. Do you use it or not ? And if so what brand do you use ? Thanks
  15. Mattyde05

    Orange peel in hefeweizen

    Hi guys I am thinking of doing a hefeweizen this is the recipe. Crisp Pale Wheat Malt (2000 grams) Crisp Maris Otter (1800 grams) Crisp Munich Malt (130 grams) Hallertauer Hersbrucker Pellet (25 grams) Mangrove Jacks Bavarian Wheat Yeast M20 (1 packs) I wanted to add some orange peel but I am...
  16. Mattyde05

    False bottom grainfather

    Hi guys I am looking for a false bottom for my grainfather. From what I understand you can use the robobrew version as an upgrade to the grainfather. But can’t seem to find the correct one . The one I have found is the robobrew false bottom version 2 which states that it is to big for the...
  17. Mattyde05

    Ink bird itc 308

    Hi guys . I’ve just brought an Inkbird itc 308 and I understand you can submerge it in your wort . Just wanted to know if this is what most people do ? Or do you tape it to the side of the FV ? Thanks
  18. Mattyde05

    Cleaning corny kegs

    Hi guys , just wanted to know what’s the best tool to use for cleaning corny kegs? ( brushes etc) And what do you find the best Thanks
  19. Mattyde05

    Corny keg C02 help

    Hi guys . ive just brought some corny kegs but am unsure where to get my Co2 from ?I live in Kent UK . Also do I rent the bottles or can I buy the bottle and refill it . I’ve had a look at some websites that you can get them from but it’s a bit confusing. Hopefully someone can help me . Thanks matt
  20. Mattyde05

    Pilsner malt help !!

    Hi So I’ve been given some pilsner malt but don’t really want to make a pilsner as don’t really have the set up for it . I’ve only been doing small all grain brews of 5 litres on the cooker . Can I still use the pilsner to make pale ales ? What would you guys suggest I do with it ? any help...
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