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  1. BridgeBrew

    Sick of drinking fizzy, cold, stuff !

    Moved to Portugal 2 years ago and we love it. The only problem is the beer is terrible. I've done a few Mangrove Jack kits whilst here and the results were ok but not up to the standard of my all grain brews back in blighty. The problem being getting good ingredients, nut now i've found a great...
  2. BridgeBrew

    Wine with beer equipment?

    Think he knows what he's doing chippy, but the other guys more suited from a beginner point of view. 👍
  3. BridgeBrew

    Wine with beer equipment?

    But at least he makes it clear. The other guys like professor pat pending. 🤔
  4. BridgeBrew

    Wine with beer equipment?

    Know what you mean. He's a bit monotone. 😵
  5. BridgeBrew

    Wine with beer equipment?

    Thanks for that Chippy. Think i will stick with this guy, he's a brit, to the point, and uses all the gear i've already got. And you can hear his missus chatting to her mate in the background :)
  6. BridgeBrew

    New to wine, but not brewing.

    Hi all, I'm a total novice wine maker, but I've been brewing beer since the mid 80s, kits, all grain. The lot. I have emigrated to Portugal, and fancy a dabble at real wine making, as we have friends with a vineyard. I want to use my beer equipment, so hopefully won't have to buy much else. Any...
  7. BridgeBrew

    Wine with beer equipment?

    Here's a good one for yawl. I've emigrated to Portugal 2 months ago, my brewing equipment mash tuns, boiler, barrels, fermentation fridge is all still in the UK with the rest of our personal belongings. We are shipping everything next month. While here I've been looking for grain suppliers...
  8. BridgeBrew

    What are you drinking tonight 2022?

    EKG Special. Nice traditional bitter. Touch on the hefty side 5.7, but a lovely drop.
  9. BridgeBrew

    Ideas on upgrading on the cheap...

    There's a Cygnet on market place at the moment £35. Woking (wherever that is) 😆
  10. BridgeBrew

    Ideas on upgrading on the cheap...

    Keep your eyes open on Facebook marketplace. I got my Cygnet for £35, hardly used.
  11. BridgeBrew

    Overnight Mashing ?

    I did what i call a teabag sparge. I see how much water is required to make the wort up to the desired level after i've lifted the bag out of the Cygnet, heat the required amount to 75-79 degrees, then pour it over the bag of grains in a spare fermenting bin, then dung it up and down, and give...
  12. BridgeBrew

    Overnight Mashing ?

    Achieved a starting gravity of 1058 ! Normally for this grain bill it's around 1054, and I diluted the brew slightly to achieve 25L, normally 24L, and it's going like a train in the brew fridge this morning. Could be the future. ,🍺🍺
  13. BridgeBrew

    Overnight Mashing ?

    Will the boil kill Lactobacillus ?
  14. BridgeBrew

    Overnight Mashing ?

    I use a Cygnet boiler with a mesh bag. So basically getting the mash to temperature, then insulating, and leaving overnight.
  15. BridgeBrew

    Overnight Mashing ?

    Hi all. Anyone mash overnight ? Done it a few times year's ago, and it seemed to work fine. It's a big time saver on a brew day. Anyone a fan of it ?
  16. BridgeBrew

    Mini-kegs

    Tried re using Hobgoblin mini kegs twice, same result both times, horrible metallic taste. Don't bother trust me.
  17. BridgeBrew

    What are you drinking tonight 2021?

    Dmash. Wonderful lots of crystal in this one, but a lovely tasty beer. Recipe posted enjoy. 🍺🍺
  18. BridgeBrew

    Biggest influence on beer quality

    100% Primary fermentation temperature control. A fermentation fridge is a must have bit of kit, if you want consistently good results.
  19. BridgeBrew

    Pre 95 Boddingtons anyone ?

    Bloody Hell ! My little Boddies post seems to have caused a bit of controversy. I was just reminiscing about the Boddies i supped as a young chap. The best pint of it i ever had was in the Grey Horse in Heaton Chapel, around about 88/89 me and a mate used to go in every Saturday (he lived round...
  20. BridgeBrew

    Pre 95 Boddingtons anyone ?

    I was told the yeast was a special strain. Think it could be the key to the old Boddie's.
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