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I've never owned a maischfest, but I did used to own a similar boiler, the ACE one. It had a bag not a basket, and a false bottom, but I had to work around similar problems, as did quite a few other brewers at the time. For mashing, I built a simple recirculation system using a mini mag pump...

No need to buy expensive orange extracts, the Nielson Massey one has a lovely flavour and is quite cheap (don't get it confused with flavourings, they have a really nasty artificial flavour, where extract has a more natural flavour). I used the cold pressed Grapefruit from The Malt Miller in...

Only if the kids screw them up and put them back into the clean washing pile.... lol

We don't do irons here, just wash, dry and wear. lol Not actually ironed my clothes since back when I was a nurse to be honest. lol A good tumble dryer is all that you need. athumb.. Oh and a dish washer, because who likes arguing about who's going to wash the dishes after a meal? lol We've...

It sort of works both ways really, she knows I enjoy brewing, and enjoys the beer I make, so bought me a lovely shiny FV for my birthday and valentine's combined. We both get to enjoy it. I even brewed a small batch of grapefruit IPA for her (the Elvis Juice type clone), I hate grapefruit and...

Tons of info about them on here. Used to use one of their Gen 1 Fermentasaurus myself (with an airlock though, not pressure) but retiring it to use my new stainless conical.

I had a look, and for a similar outlay you could buy a Fermenter King Junior (20 litre) and a spunding valve, which IMHO would be a better investment if you are an all grain brewer wanting to ferment small batches under pressure. Just my opinion, and I face a lot of anger when I expressed my...

Blood and bandages? Oof.... Say it with flowers... lol

Ner, we were moving house at the time, and it just didn't appear at our new address. A brand new detail sander (never used) did the same thing, vanished completely, never to be seen again.... Then there was the bottle of my wife's perfume that vanished, the only remaining trace of it was the...

There are ladies I have met for whom I would swear that that is what they use to apply their cosmetics..... 🤪 Along with a good plasterers trowel naturally. lol

🤢 Instant coffee..... lol No, seriously, I hate the stuff. Folks don't understand why I always decline hot drinks, instant coffee is the reason, that and 80% of people (been generous there...) haven't a clue how to make or serve tea..... aheadbutt Folks don't even get it right when you ask...

Pffft, call those bags of flour? Amateur.... lol Show her how much you care with a 16 kilo sack.... 🤪

lol She actually asked for it, so don't blame me. 😛 I asked her what she wanted, she told me a pasta machine..... She loves kitchen gadgets. lol I will add, that's £130 worth of pasta machine.... :tongue:

Yeah, that's the good thing about having a bean to cup machine AND a conical burr grinder (powered one). The machine has a little hole for ground coffee that will take 1 scoop at a time. So we just fill the bean hopper with decaf beans (as that's what we drink the most of) and grind some full...

Nope, here's why:- Would you want to sit in that gazebo in those conditions? :laugh8: Nor I. lol

So, I mentioned in my thread about my shiny new FV that I'd bought my wife a shiny new pasta maker for Valentine's day as a thank you. She used to have a machine years ago, but for some daft reason it got thrown away, and she's been hankering for a new one ever since. So, here it is, in all of...

Still using our bean to cup machine here, with a conical burr grinder for full caff (decaff beans in the hopper of the bean to cup, ground full caff in sealed tub. lol). We've moved to Pelican Bay beans, Concerto blend for full caff, and their decaff blend beans. We find them delicious, and...

We used to add a couple of tablespoons of malt extract (the sort that comes into a jar) for a maltier loaf years ago. However, been using Marriage's organic stoneground wholemeal bread flour recently, and it makes a delicious loaf! Had to increase the water in the recipe by about 10mls (for...

Well, I did add 2 packets of US-05 onto the order if I'm honest as well.... Bit cheeky I know, but heh, saves on shipping.... ;) Ordered her a nice, made in Italy, pasta machine for Valentine's day to say thank you (she actually asked for one.. lol). athumb.. I should mention, she LOVES...

I use Omega Hothead ale for dark beers. It's liquid, not dried, but it's pretty bomb proof (unless it's an old pack, you can pretty much skip starters etc as it's a kveik strain). One tip if you do though, one I need to remember myself, DON'T prime with sugar, just bottle without any...