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I’m still very new to home brew, done about 6 ag brews, quite successfully. Tried a Jon Finch recipe for Hefe Weiss (wheat beer). All went to plan until I transferred to FV and got a SG reading of 1040 - way off the anticipated 1050. Three days later I’m only getting 2 repeat readings of 1016...

In Netley Abbey, thanks.

As a relative beginner, I have exact same set up; Brewzilla, digiboil and Fermzilla. Have done several brews with great success. It’s a budget set up but hail to Kegland for making decent affordable gear. Other items you might consider: a fridge (free to £30 on Gumtree) you can turn into a...

Due to the pandemic, my business fell of a cliff in January and I’ve not worked since. At first I determined to stay busy - tidying up the shed, cellar, garden etc. After a few months I ran out of steam; no work, no purpose and depression loomed. In the summer I rediscovered home brewing when my...

I had the same problem with a floating dip tube and no pouring. Replaced the tube with a hard plastic one and it solved the problem

Only used couple of times so all clean and in good condition. Very versatile unit for fermenting, conditionIng and serving beer under pressure. Pressure kit includes; Blow Tie Spunding Valve, gauge, 2x carbonation cap, stainless steel float with silicon dip tube Ideally for collection from...

Im also south and would like one please - what size are they?

Gosh, doesn’t seem anything like that thin. Seems pretty sturdy

I’m trying first cold crash in my Fermzilla (in my newly acquired £15 fridge). Have set Inkbird to 2.5C and will see if the fridge even makes that. Being a newbie, I’m not sure if it’s ok to leave the Fermzilla with just the carbonation caps, (thus no bubble air lock) Seems to be no pressure...

Much appreciated. In fact I have used your Proper Job vid as a benchmark learner. Liked your style and observations. I may well be in contact!

Handy tip, thanks

Calibrate by comparing with a “reliable” thermometer? Is recirc arm same as whirlpool arm? My OG was only 1 out, according to my refractor (what a great gizmo)

Yup, it was set at HH. Can’t go more than that - goes back to zero

Great tip, thanks. Now where did I leave those rubber gloves......

As a beginner I was using the wrong terms! I was actually at the boiling stage, after that marathon sparge. So still puzzled why it took so long...... So I am not sure how you can follow David Heath’s suggestion and give the mash a good stir? Thanks for all your tips!

Did my first brew with my new Brewzilla yesterday (Summer Lightning AG kit from Brew UK). Couple of things didn’t go smoothly. The mash temp seemed to get stuck at 97C for about half an hour. In the end I put the pump on and covered with the lid and a pullover! Soon after it reached 100 and...

Being new to the homebrew scene and with my first brew fermenting, I thought I would start to log the process and find an app that held recipes, converters, tips etc. Went into Apple store and found most apps that fit my requirements are American, or aimed at that market. I like some American...

Reckon the Fermzilla gets a universal vote. Shame these things are still stuck/being made in China....

Thanks Ph sounds like good advice. Steam cleaner must be a real bonus.

Thank you foxy. So that could be the Fermzilla, but without the pressure kit in your view?