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Thanks for that. One question I've never been sure of- is that 1.008 as read on the hydrometer or after temperature conversion. For example 1.008 at 70oC would be 0.99 at 20oC according to my calculator so in this case would I stop at 1.008 or 0.99 (I'm not exactly sure how a reading of <1 is...

Hi all. Looks like I need to increase the temperature of the sparge water. Can't remember why the temperature-probably because I was concerned about extracting tannins. When I stop sparging I still have water left in the HLT but I stopped again because I was concerned about extracting tannins...

Hi All, I have a question about my sparge process. I'm doing AG in a homemade mashtun (converted coolbox). When sparging, I take a measuring jug and add a litre of water at a time to the coolbox on top of kitchen foil with holes pierced just to keep the levels topped up as I run off the wart...

Hi. It seems I didn't make myself clear: currently I'm using regular syphon tube. From your response my theory of replacing with silicon tube seems the best idea. HLT was DIY. As a brew kettle it works fine since the wart is cooled by the time it empties. I didn't foresee this HLT issue though.

Apologies for a second post in 10 minutes after nothing for 8 months but i have another burning question (or more specifically someone to tell me I am or am not being an idiot). I'm putting together a stir plate and have a 2l conical flask. My question is about the mechanics of yeast starters...

Hi All. After a hiatus on the brewing front I'm going to pick it up again over Christmas. However, there are some modifications to make to the kit first and I'd like some advice please. First let me explain my setup. My brew kettle is also my HLT. It has a tap (15mm compression fit valve)...

Thanks very much. I've only used S04 before and don't really know much about different yeasts. If you have any suggestions I'm happy to experiment.

Hi All, I'm looking to brew a Blonde Ale at the weekend- something between an ale and a lager, nice and refreshing for a sunny afternoon. I've tried to combine recipes I've found online with ingredients I already have or can source easily to get something that looks like a blonde ale in...

Hi. Thanks for the (very) quick reply! The slots do actually rest on the bottom, the pipes then either bend or elbow up to a higher tap but there are no slots once the pipe moves away from the bottom. Hard to say how much crud was in it since I have no point of reference. The wort was...

Hi All, I attempted by first AG brew last week and all the equipment worked fine except for the mash tun where the sparge continually stuck. The mash tun is a converted picnic box which I have added additional insulation. I used 4kg of Maris Otter and 250g of Caragold with 10.6l of water. The...