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  1. allotment_fox

    Smart meter [poll]

    would it work in a power cut ? gas hob on the go brewing will it record the units used I gather it would
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    Whether to use Campden tablets

    I would not use in beer brewing apart from using as water treatment or for a sterilising solution for equipment if other sterilising solutions are not available. maybe cider apples / wine fruits grape in a pre fermentation soak to get rid of nasties after picking
  3. allotment_fox

    Common word pairs.

    pleasure beach
  4. allotment_fox

    Common word pairs.

    craft shop
  5. allotment_fox

    Common word pairs.

    bottle neck
  6. allotment_fox

    60 min vs 90 min boils

    just a couple of things to ask as my brewing AG experience is on the low side Q what is the main reason to reduce your boiling time moving away from usual practice, is it expense of boiling or overall time in the brewing session ? Personally saving say 1-3 kWh in electricity say £1 -£1.20 and...
  7. allotment_fox

    Coronation Ale

    with the way things have gone, thinking a Scottish connection would be an idea, a strong heavy rich dark beer is on tap in my brew shed it tastes bit like McEwan's Champion
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    Is Electricity Cost An Issue Per Batch?

    nasty stuff this and nasty situation to be in there is no let up with prices of materials a massive intervention needed are people going to pay these prices for beer I think not in the quotatives required to make a living in the pub and brewing industry GET UM OUT
  9. allotment_fox

    Is Electricity Cost An Issue Per Batch?

    So from what I understand from reading this thread it cost in terms of electricity is somewhere between 5 & 10 kWh per brew of about 20-22 ltr. I kind of want to buy a new Brewzilla v4 to make brewing for an oap a bit easier but still not ready to jump in yet from 3 pot brewing My fixed term...
  10. allotment_fox

    Wilko kits - best way to go?

    Now got me thinking here about a September quick brew I have some so4 yeast in the fridge a 250 gram pack of progress leaf hops who's best by date is getting close (to steep or dry hop ) was thinking of bumping up the SG of a Woodfordes Wherry £17.60 Wilco to around 1065 ish with DME I also...
  11. allotment_fox

    Love Brewing New Kit Giveaway!

    Cornish Lifesavers IPA Please
  12. allotment_fox

    Newbie questions

    Great advice most been said by others but from memory the Woodford kits are a two can kit so you would only need a priming sugar of your choice. The can opener advice is spot on get a decent strong one and keep it just for brewing, keep oxygen out of your brew as much as possible, as for buying...
  13. allotment_fox

    Heater

    I ferment in a larder fridge in a shed with an inkbird control double socket. I stand the fermenter on a heat pad i got some years ago from Wilko for around £18 / £20 ish I wrap the fermenter in a, Waist belt made of neoprene I got from the then 99p shop they also fit well round a demi john. I...
  14. allotment_fox

    Labelling kegerator taps

    10 cm by 5cm black slate tags pre drilled on ebay £2.50 each would do the job I recon inc postage 10x5cm Handmade Slate Hanging Chalkboards Mini Memo Name Tags Wedding Favours | eBay
  15. allotment_fox

    The Football Thread.

    Yes such a great player some act to try and follow
  16. allotment_fox

    The Football Thread.

    Sad day all round for Man City Fans, I did watch the game and missed the first home leg strange how a team can come back from the dead like that. in a way it's what make football so appealing to people Ok I was a Neutral last night but was hoping for a City Win . Not a betting man but what sort...
  17. allotment_fox

    Kegerator owning and placement

    My keezeris a tall larder fridge that holds 3 corny Kegs which lives in my garden shed 10'by 8' along with my fermentation fridge had to kick out my gardening equipment / bikes built another shed to accommodate these
  18. allotment_fox

    Belgium week in Lidl

    yes going there to re stock defo bring on the chocolate too
  19. allotment_fox

    How many litres of home brew have you made 2022.

    2022 = 70 ltr 20 ltr sugar wash with pathfinder yeast 10 ltr small batch Doombarish tasting type bitter/ ipa 20 ltr double hopped IPA 20 ltr bitter Total 4865 litres
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