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Thanks, so just to clarify... if I'm not mistaken my process with the bag will be: - do the initial 60m mash - remove bag (with grains in), pour the water into second vessel - heat additional water - add the bag (with grains in) for 10min - remove bag - add hops (begin the boil)

Hey all, I'm going to give this a go when the hops arrive. Have read about 16 pages of this topic so far but would like to clarify something as this will be my first ever attempt at homebrew (not including a tin of rubbish from about 25 years ago). According to the method... So an initial 3...

Wicked thanks man. I've got a digital thermometer coming today so will do some testing. Won't be brewing till this time next week, got some bits coming over the week.

Fermentation temperature will be "controlled" by sitting the FV in a water bath with an aquarium heater in. Bit worried about over heating now. Never thought the conversion of sugar to alcohol creating heat. Should I set the temp to the lower end of the scale for a few days and just keep an...

Ah man I thought yeast was yeast till recently. But got some Fermntis Safale S-04 Dry Ale yeast for this go

Thanks for all the great advice guys. As said this will be effectively brew #1 (of many, regular). As I understand IPA (especially) are susceptible to degradation over time. Not that I plan on leaving stuff lying around. Guess theres a sweet spot as most commercial beers suggest drinking...

Man. That's a long time Haha. Will need a good rotation schedule

Wicked thanks for the tip. I'm almost certain to get a new batch on as soon as bottled. I did think about keeping a bit aside to compare. Will more than likely end up with some 500ml brown swing tops before the end of the month but psychologically trying to "ease into it".

Thanks dude. I've got some 700odd ml so will use them instead. I drink lots so they wont be around for long 😂

Hey guys, so ordered some basic gear (arriving next week). I appreciate a cornerstone of home brew is patience, that being said....... I'm aiming for a single grain single hop BITB "smash". Once fermentation is done and I've bottled, how long before I can chuck in the fridge and drink? My...

Ah ok makes sense. I guess my heads thinking small batch 5l or 10l so possibly if on a full brew yes I can see the impact being much less.

Hey guys, might be a basic question but as a beginner I was wondering: Unless mistaken, after boiling the wort you need to cool it down as quick as possible. Why don't you boil with less water and add already cool water post boil to bring the temp down quicker? I assume treated water would...

Maybe Pink Floyd

When my "local" ran out of Gamma Ray, after I stopped crying, they had some of that Tropicle stuff on. Was nice, very mango and grapefruit. Enjoy

Ah cool thanks. I'm into hoppy IPAs quite a bit atm so maybe blinkered vision 😅

Excuse my ignorance, doesn't beer taste better "fresh" rather than aged?

Oh yea they're good

...or Lupuloid

Bought 96 Punk IPA last week and have a few left so... Punk acheers.

Beavertown Gamma Ray for me.