chillipickle
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That vintage looks a lovely ruby hue with the led shining behind it.
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It does have just a touch of a ruby tinge to it but most of what you’re seeing is of course from the red LED display. It is also slightly hazy at the moment - which is what I was checking by holding it against the display. Patience needed! 
chillipickle
Landlord.
Whats the old saying.....all good things come to those who wait.
Or better still......won't wait, can't wait
Or better still......won't wait, can't wait
It’s not as if I have nothing else to drink 
This is the latest idea and is a bit of an unknown although based on some things I do know. This means I neeeed to know right now how good it will be - no harm in being optimistic, right?
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This is the latest idea and is a bit of an unknown although based on some things I do know. This means I neeeed to know right now how good it will be - no harm in being optimistic, right?
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chillipickle
Landlord.
Absolutly nothing wrong with having samples for research purposes!!!
Today I kegged my latest Belgian Tripel. It was due to be kegged Saturday but stuff got in the way.
Tomorrow I’ll be brewing a new pale ale with the name “Nimrod” (thanks @Clint ). I have the water prepared, the grist prepared, and the timer set for an early start. Should be a good day tomorrow.
Tomorrow I’ll be brewing a new pale ale with the name “Nimrod” (thanks @Clint
). I have the water prepared, the grist prepared, and the timer set for an early start. Should be a good day tomorrow.
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Which Syphon do you use to transfer beer from the fermentor to the keg.
Just a regular autosyphon.
What did you have in mind?
What did you have in mind?
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I need to buy one I have kegs landing on Wednesday to start my kegerator build.
Make sure you post updates and photos for us.
Finished brewing my latest IPA “Nimrod” and now enjoying a Summer Breeze in the sun. This of course is SB, not Nimrod!
l’ll post the recipe sheet in a while, I’m just too comfortable to get up at the moment. I have 24 litres in the fermenter and I expect the ABV to be around 6.3%, IBUs around 36, SRM maybe 4-6, OG was 1054.
l’ll post the recipe sheet in a while, I’m just too comfortable to get up at the moment. I have 24 litres in the fermenter and I expect the ABV to be around 6.3%, IBUs around 36, SRM maybe 4-6, OG was 1054.
lupinehorror
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that last breeze is looking terribly inviting 
been thinking about getting an autosyphon for quite some time. it will hopefully be before the current stout is ready for transfer.
i await nimrod with great interest.
been thinking about getting an autosyphon for quite some time. it will hopefully be before the current stout is ready for transfer.
i await nimrod with great interest.
I’ve written up the brew log for Nimrod (linked below). A few minor issues with the sheet:
- The brew date is wrong, today is the 9th!
- The picture is actually of Summer Breeze. I’ve not brewed this ale yet so don’t yet have a picture.
- The pH is missing. My pH meter was being an ar5e, either needs calibrating or new batteries.
chillipickle
Landlord.
With that hop line up, you know it will be tasting good 
Nimrod is still bubbling contentedly in the fermentation cabinet. Like all beers brewed for the first time I’m already impatient to try it!
Tomorrow I’ll be brewing another batch of my Best Bitter as I’m now down to my last half dozen pints. I have made some changes for this batch:
Tomorrow I’ll be brewing another batch of my Best Bitter as I’m now down to my last half dozen pints. I have made some changes for this batch:
- I’ve reduced the amount of malt because I am now achieving efficiencies of 80%-85% where I used to get about 65%. If I didn’t reduce the grain I’d be brewing a bitter around 5.5% and I want something around 4.5%.
- I’ve reduced the bittering addition from 18g to 10g of Magnum after a discussion on another thread about IBUs in bitter. I’m curious if a little less bitterness will improve the beer or not.
- I’m also swapping the yeast to Liberty Bell because I have loads to use up and I think it will still suit.
Hmmm...was that the "perfect bitter" thread? I probably misunderstood but I thought there was recommendation to up the IBU?
Crikey just catching up and not sure how I missed your technology efforts with the new timer and new Nimrod beer! You really do give something fir a girl to aspire to ! Sometimes- just occasionally I think I’m keeping up with you guys then I read your thread and realise what to aim for!
Anna
! Sometimes- just occasionally I think I’m keeping up with you guys then I read your thread and realise what to aim for!Anna
It was. The suggestion is that bitter should have an OG:BU ratio no higher than 0.6. My Best Bitter has an OG of 1042 and IBU of 40 so my ratio is 0.95.
Reducing my bittering addition to take the IBUs to 24 will give me a ratio of 0.57.
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