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That's the one :-) I've just cleared the shelves at Stockport Tesco. Bargain at £2.19. Homebrewing it would cost about £50 but that's still less than £1 a bottle.

I wouldn't leave your lines soaking in Starsan. It leaves a soapy residue over time which is harmless but unwanted.

Its brewdog hard-core with a name/label just for Tesco. I made the recipe a few weeks ago and it was spot on!

Have you tried here for your water report? http://www.scottishwater.co.uk/you-and-your-home/water-quality/waterqualitysearch You should be able to get an idea of the carbonate, calcium, sulphate and chloride levels from this. Also, you should definitely make a (large) yeast starter if...

2kw sounds a little low to me. I expect you will also have quite a sizeable pan on top as well weighing c.30kg so could do with something a bit sturdier. This would be better...

I made the Hardcore IPA and it turned out excellent. I see they've added Ace of Simcoe in the new version. Think I'll give that a go next.

Good question. I don't think it needs a step mash but I do anyway and get good results with the following schedule: 20min @ 50C 40min @ 60C 40min @ 70C

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Yeah definitely. They were mostly american hops (Citra, Simcoe, Centennial, Mosaic, Chinook, Columbus) with some Nelson thrown in as well. Anyway, thanks for your input. I'll stick with the Crystal 150 (EBC).

Got the hops from Brewdog themselves. Met one of their brewers at a tasting session recently and told him I was a home brewer. He posted me a selection of their hops foc. 2kg in total very gratefully received :grin: This will be my 4th brew from the hops after Pliny the Elder, Deschuttes...

My brew for this weekend, straight from the recently released Brewdog recipes (https://www.brewdog.com/diydog), is Hardcore IPA. One of my favourite beers so really looking forward to this one. I could do with your opinions on a couple of matters: Their recipe states Crystal 150 which I...

Good point Twostage. I forgot to mention the diacetyl rest. I raised the temperature to approx 20C for a couple of days before cooling.

Hi. Depends if you need the fermenter. If you do, then bottle and let it condition/lager in the bottle. Brewing lagers is perfect at this time of year. I have just finished a 'bohemian' pilsner and it is excellent. 17 Days in primary at 12C then dropped to 3C over the next 4 days...

There seems to be a fair amount of negativity and cynicism regarding this release from BD. The fact of the matter is that BD actively promote homebrewing and craft beer. You can feel their enthusiasm when you visit any of their bars or speak to their staff. Their view is simple really ... if...

Yes, I've had buckets that used to be ok but now aren't airtight. I think when you lift it by the handle when full of liquid it kinks the rim slightly.

The lids often leak on those plastic fermenters. The gas is probably finding it easier to squeeze out of the lid seal than to push up the liquid in the airlock. Have you taken a hydrometer reading?

I use this chap in Rochdale http://stores.ebay.co.uk/barandcellarsolutions?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 I paid about £60 for a 3.5kg cylinder (to keep) and he charges £10 a refill. I don't know if he would deliver though. I drop my empty cylinder off in the morning and then pick it up in the...

Count me in please. I had a flick through this book earlier this week. Excellent book with some great recipes. Thanks