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I’ve started keeping one bottle of each batch I my make for future consumption taste tests.

We’ve yet to find a bottle that they do not fit. We must have at least 50 different styles of bottle. The only caveat is not to over tighten them, as they will pop of some threads. However they are always secure and leak free, with no oxidisation noted.

Yes, and get yourself some Nova Twist caps, they are reusable too.

I use a counterflow chiller nowadays, and it does cool the wort very quickly, I found with my old immersion chiller there would be hot and cold spots, and you had to keep on stirring or moving the chiller which was counter productive. Cleaning it is not an issue as I pump cleaning fluid around...

Brew day went well, probably only small issue I missed my OG, I was expecting 1.050, but got 1.054. All volumes cake out as expected so I am wondering if my efficiency is getting better and I need to rescale the GF app. I could not be bothered diluting to get to 50, so a stronger brew it will be.

Apologies not hijacking your thread. I get the above well, I use kettle finings and wort is crystal clear when transferred to the the fermenter. back to watching mode :)

Going to read this thread with intrigue as I too suffer from “chill haze”. I generally use a couple of clear bottles when bottling so I can see how well they are clearing. I know I am a sufferer as when they are out if the fridge they are crystal clear. Once chilled, the haze forms.

So another Sunday morning, means another brew day. I am using up my pale malt as purchased a full sack just before lockdown, so it’s another single malt brew, albeit with a small amount acid malt to help my PH. I have a slightly strange hot side hop bill, but again this is me using up the opened...

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Following on from post 24, I decided to try one and based on bottling day flavours. I was a little apprehensive in to whether I may have to pour the lot down the drain. However they are conditioning nicely, not as kick you in the face now. I must say though, I really like the flavour and aroma...

Same for me, paddle attached to a drill.

Not had the filter block yet, but I do whirlpool. I’ll sell you my “floating” false bottom if you like £20 posted. I also orientate the filter so the black endcap rests against the thermowell as it adds a little bit of security.

Leave a couple out of the fridge in the dark for a few days and see if they clear then. If they do it will be chill haze. To be honest, I don’t worry about them being clear or not if you conditioned for long enough. They will eventually drop clear through time if It is suspended yeast or hop...

My moons ago when I was an apprentice, we were going to replace a 3 phase motor contactor. We isolated via the Klöckner-Moeller isolator, however it as we (my mentor) started to disconnect the contactor there was a sudden outburst of expletives! It would appear the isolator was indeed faulty too...

Well I bottled my “Flow Box” brew today, nailed on the FG at 1.009, donuts going to be around 5.5% I think it is going to need some time to mellow and condition as it’s frigging hoppy. This time I used a nylon bag and squeezed it out prior to bottling. I used a cylindrical metal gauzed can thing...

Plastic FV without tap, so I have less to clean.

Same as you.

I use my siphon tube to fill my bottles with cleaner then chemsan. That way I am drawing the cleaner then sanitiser through the tubing before a rack off the beer or wine.

I accidentally ate one on a Caesar’s Salad once, I am sure I can still taste it 25 years on...

Uncooked anchovies!