Starting again

[DavidDetroit]

built a bar

One of the better reasons I've seen for making home brewed product.

 

[DavidDetroit]

position of the dart board

Hilarious! I picture a first-aid station coming soon to that area.

 

[Justin9]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone, looking forward to sharing my successful brews and getting some great tips from you all

 

[abeamer]

@abeamer has just tried it and maybe can comment on the experience?

I only started brewing this year and have been doing the usual Wilko/Range kits. These have turned out ok, each one getting better as I have gained experience in the process. I had been reading the thread about the AG Smash and thought it looked a simple way to try out AG. You don't need to splash out on £100's on kit, just a big stock pot (I got a 17ltr one) a bag (I got one from Wilko for £8) & a thermometer from ebay (£4). I wrote everything down and followed it to the letter. Just like when you start doing kits, the first go does take a lot of time and watch out for the bag with grains in ...its hot when you take it out to squeeze!.

My first go was a 10 ltr batch (so double the AG post), 2kg Maris Otter & East Kent Goldings and used Tap water but had help treating it.

I'm doing some simple ones before looking at more elaborate brews

 

[Donegal john]

Looks great! I’m just not sure about the position of the dart board

Funny that was my first thought. Dangerous after a few scoops.

 

[Griff097]

Welcome to the friendly forum, crocking bar you have built, loads of people have built them since last year, I wonder if a lot of people won't go back to drinking in pubs etc longer term?

 

[Justin9]

I have to admit I've not been to the local since lockdown started last year, not knocking it but it was a rough and tumble local, Greene King, and my bar kind of give that experience anyway . Father in law is there every Saturday.
If me and my lovely other half go out as a monthly treat then we visit a few pubs in a near town or in the city and treat ourselves, but the home bar has definitely cut back on our pub visits.