New toy

[abeamer]

After many a yellow card about using the kitchen to do BIAB brews I have been given the full red card now, as swmbo says it stinks the kitchen out and I'm getting under her feet. I tried to fight my corner as explain the the all-grain brews were much better than the wilko kits and wilko weren't stocking them anymore. Also if I have to do all the brewing in the bat cave i'll neext some extra kit

The response......"get what you need"

Oh happy days and she even contributed...even better

So now I have a new toy in the bat cave

Also bought two AG kits from the Malt Miller...roll on Saturday

 

[Baldylocks Brewery]

nice kit, bet you can’t wait to get stuck into brew no1

 

[abeamer]

Spent the last 2 hours reading the instructions and putting everything together. I'll clean it tomorrow ready for Saturday.

The AG kits came with liquid yeast so this will be the first time for me....fingers crossed

 

[user 47834]

 

[Alastair70]

Spent the last 2 hours reading the instructions and putting everything together. I'll clean it tomorrow ready for Saturday.

The AG kits came with liquid yeast so this will be the first time for me....fingers crossed

Liquid yeast, hardcore! I’m contemplating giving up dried completely at the minute. Enjoy the GF, I’m still loving mine 3yrs and over 50 brews in.

 

[Clint]

These women aren't as stupid as you look. Once you convince them they're right you can get away with murder. The words bargain,cheap,second hand and "that old thing?" are also useful.

 

[Rodcx500z]

After many a yellow card about using the kitchen to do BIAB brews I have been given the full red card now, as swmbo says it stinks the kitchen out and I'm getting under her feet. I tried to fight my corner as explain the the all-grain brews were much better than the wilko kits and wilko weren't stocking them anymore. Also if I have to do all the brewing in the bat cave i'll neext some extra kit

The response......"get what you need"

Oh happy days and she even contributed...even better

So now I have a new toy in the bat cave
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Also bought two AG kits from the Malt Miller...roll on Saturday

Thats the way to do it

 

[The-Engineer-That-Brews]

"get what you need"

Oh happy days and she even contributed...even better

if I were you I’d go and check the wardrobe for new frocks/shoes!

 

[user 47834]

if I were you I’d go and check the wardrobe for new frocks/shoes!

Small price to pay

 

[Keruso]

After many a yellow card about using the kitchen to do BIAB brews I have been given the full red card now, as swmbo says it stinks the kitchen out and I'm getting under her feet. I tried to fight my corner as explain the the all-grain brews were much better than the wilko kits and wilko weren't stocking them anymore. Also if I have to do all the brewing in the bat cave i'll neext some extra kit

The response......"get what you need"

Oh happy days and she even contributed...even better

So now I have a new toy in the bat cave
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Also bought two AG kits from the Malt Miller...roll on Saturday

Congratulations on getting a brewing machine, I have a grainfather G30, I bought it in 2019 so it’s an earlier model that doesn’t have all the very latest features but it’s a great piece of kit as too are many other all-In-one systems that are available now that were not when I bought mine. None of them are designed to be fully automatic, which is a good thing, you have to “drive” them through the brew day. Stay in touch with the forums, there’s no such thing as a stupid question, so don’t hold back.enjoy.

 

[Agentgonzo]

I’m still loving mine 3yrs and over 50 brews in.

Two years and about 30 brews for me, but loving it just as much.

There are a few threads on here with some hints and tips for the grainfather too.

It's a fantastic piece of kit

 

[Dazzelknight]

I tried ordering a Klarstein but it was out of stock so I got the G30. 6 weeks in and 4 brews later I’m loving it !. No sticky floor and hands from squeezing the bag, Clean up is a doddle.. The grainfather app makes brewday a breeze and my old burco boiler is now my sparge heater.. Enjoy it’s a great bit of kit.
Ps wet the malt pipe before inserting the bottom mash plate to stop the rubber seal from coming off

 

[Agentgonzo]

I tried ordering a Klarstein but it was out of stock so I got the G30. 6 weeks in and 4 brews later I’m loving it !. No sticky floor and hands from squeezing the bag, Clean up is a doddle.. The grainfather app makes brewday a breeze and my old burco boiler is now my sparge heater.. Enjoy it’s a great bit of kit.
Ps wet the malt pipe before inserting the bottom mash plate to stop the rubber seal from coming off

I think the new models have mash plates with rolled steel edges so you don't have the silicone seals at all.

 

[Dazzelknight]

I think the new models have mash plates with rolled steel edges so you don't have the silicone seals at all.

Interested to see how they play out in time,, my plates are slightly warping, without the rubber seal I don’t think I’d get a good fit..maybe the new plates are thicker

 

[abeamer]

if I were you I’d go and check the wardrobe for new frocks/shoes!

Think i'll have to go looking, thought it was too easy to get new stuff

 

[abeamer]

I think the new models have mash plates with rolled steel edges so you don't have the silicone seals at all.

The bottom plate in the grain basket doesn't have a seal on it

 

[-Bezza-]

Sweet. I enjoyed brewing but getting a grandfather made it even more of a pleasure and less of a chore. Compared to BIAB, there's pretty much nothing you can't brew.

Make sure you don't put it on a work bench but on the floor instead. You need to be able to lift the heavy grain basket up, ideally without climbing up a ladder!

 

[MashBag]

These women aren't as stupid as you look. Once you convince them they're right you can get away with murder. The words bargain,cheap,second hand and "that old thing?" are also useful.

You are a bad man and I could not possibly comment other than to wonder how many people will become a utter pain in the a***, to their partner in the kitchen after this post.

 

[Clint]

Exactly!

 

[user 47834]

You know what, I'm getting bored of basic brewing... I think I should take up [motor bike restoration/politics/ferret breeding/etc].

They need to know it could always be a lot worse.