Search results

My original gas manifold has finally succumbed to a significant leak. It was second hand when I got it several years ago and was leaking via the regulator. I managed to remove the fixed regulator from the gas board and found some push fit connectors that enabled me to connect to a bottle mounted...

Time to get your Dark Beers sorted for the June competition Judging will hopefully take place around 7th July but may be over a few days if there are a lot of entries. PM (start conversation) me for address and try to get the entries to me by the end of the month as this will allow time for...

So I got a bit bored and decided to take a look at whirlpooling. A few recipes I am looking at brewing call for whirlpool additions with up to 30mins whirlpooling. I do a limited whirlpool with a large spoon to create a hop cone (pellets) to aid run-off but I ain't standing there for 30 mins...

Finally got the chance to take some beers to a friends bbq. Had all the kit to set up a mobile bar but never really put it all together. All went well, the citra/ekuanot pale ale went down a storm, until the plastic party taps decided they did not want to play ball and broke the tabs off...

This was delivered this morning and is likely to distract me from brewing when the weather improves (i.e. no salt spreading)... Now I need to hide it amongst the brewing equipment before the SWMBO gets home as I forgot to mention I had bought it :laugh8:

Spotted in a pub in Swindon

Hi guys July's competition is Freestyle so anything goes!!!!!!! Just drop me a PM if you have something to enter. I have an open mind so give it a try acheers. Oh and there will be a prize as it is also my birthday in July. The winner can select from the following: Blichman beer gun (new...

Couldn't resist this :whistle: I am already using an older version but it is showing its age and a a few parts are not working as they should. This one is brand new from here (1 left)...

Well a relaxing holiday at West bay, Dorset resulted in a new addition to the bar: Great fun putting it together along with a few pints of Palmers ale :):)

*Fake news* exclusive American lottery winner admits to being a secret home brewer. 'I only bought a lottery ticket after my $9.99 grain mill was delivered on time and exactly as advertised....' After receiving her cheque for $758m the lady said 'I can't believe it, a grain mill for $9.99. I...

Finally decided to pension off my mash tun after 30 years stellar service. Nothing really wrong with it but it is a plastic FV and I was starting to get worried the plastic may have degraded over time. So I raided the piggy bank and went over to the Malt Miller this morning and picked up one...

...than sitting in the shed drinking Riwaka Gold and watching Great British Menu.....:) Oh and it is a lovely summer evening....drink and enjoy...:)

There should be a breathalyser incorporated into eBay to stop me ordering stuff when pi**ed. This turned up the other day all the way from America. :lol:: I was going to make my own at a fraction of the price but Hey-Ho now I don't have to :whistle: It looks like a great bit of...

A while ago I wrote a bit of a guide on brewing 23ltre size AG batches in your kitchen that didn't cost a fortune. I have sent this out to couple of forum member but thought it would be good to have it a bit more available. So hopefully the link below will work...

Anyone going to Rockstock? Can't believe I am the only one on here :)

So the shed is getting there. Picked up a set of second hand stools and they fit in a treat. Have added some extra panelling to complete the look and managed to re-position the patio chair cushions to allow a re-worked storage area. There is something quite special sitting behind you own...

Okay so said I would swap a bottle of my latest Pumpkin Ale: http://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=66376 Only doing a single bottle this time (only have 2 bottles :)). Looking for an interesting beer to swap. I will pick one at 20:00 on Monday night (assuming I have a few...

Brewed this a few weeks ago and have been holding off posting until I tried it :whistle: Have been thinking about doing one for a couple of years but never got round to it. A subtle nudge from SWMBO and a recipe in the Craft Beer and Brewing magazine convinced me to give it a try. The...

Had a few days off and started to upgrade the bar arrangement in my shed. It was part converted and have the kegerator and bottle fridge already in place. This upgrade involved moving the work bench to form a proper bar, and a bit of extra cladding and more permanent mounting of the keg taps...

Have been working on a portable set up for a corny keg to allow me to take beer along to a party or BBQ. (personal use only of course :whistle:) Came up with this using parts I had available (just had to buy the connector for the widget bottle) Eldest daughter had a birthday BBQ last...