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Only just noticed (thanks to this thread) CML are trading again :) My LHBS has shut down (permanently?) & next nearest is short on yeast (no S04 or S05). I can see a CML order coming.

I'm on my third lower abv brew. No problems so far with fermenting. I've added a whole pack of yeast even though half a one might be enough. If you're concerned, I suppose you could try adding a little yeast nutrient, but not tried that myself as I don't think that's necessary. Yeast will...

2 weeks in fermenter 2 weeks priming 2 weeks conditioning

My fermenter doesnt have an airlock as it wouldnt fit in the fridge. Just a tiny hole in the lid. Doesnt seem to have created any problems. Bottom line. Don't worry. It'll be fine.

I've recently moved in to lower abv AG brewing, with promising results. Typically, ~2.6kg grain mashed at ~70C with a pre-boil volume of ~20L. Should give about ~16L output at <3% Couple of things I've noticed: Need to be careful with hops. Very easy to overdo it! Patience when...

No reason other than I was trying something different to see if I liked the result.

Simcoe & Citra is one of my favourite combinations. I tried using MJ M44 on my latest batch & whilst pleased with the results, it obviously took much longer to ferment as at a much lower temp (12C v 19C). Next time I do similar, will probably just use something like s05.

I think the two main considerations to avoid cycling of heating & cooling are a) hold sensor against fermenter with tape or a band & cover with some insulation and b) set the compressor delay to a reasonable figure iirc mines at 30 mins

Tomorrow I'm bottling my second low)er) ABV brew. 1.65 kg pale 200g lager malt (leftovers) 125g flaked barley 40 mins @71C mash - simple jug sparge to 20L pre-boil. I misjudged & overdid the sparge having originally intended for more like 16L preboil. 12g Simcoe @30 mins whirlfloc @5...

Yes please. I'm in.

Until now, most of mine has been around 6%. However, I need to reduce that somewhat, to something more like "half strength beer"... anyhow, I like tangents :) Friday tomorrow, so I can have another couple & see what difference a week makes.

So I finally did this. 1.6kg Pale, 100g Flaked, 100g Carapils mashed at 70C but it got extended from a planned 30mins to 90! Pre boil vol of 20L then 20, 15 & 15 of Liberty at 30, 10 & 0 mins. CML real ale yeast (had to hand) SG 1032 netting about 16L @ 2.6%. But the important question? Is...

I can't answer the poll. I bought one but don't think they're good value. I did consider building an iSpindel but patience isn't always my strong point so bought a Tilt on a whim. I do think the data from the Tilt is useful (I work with data for my job...) but it's far from essential, though...

For reasons not relevant/important right now, I want/need to try a couple of brews with reduced ABV. My target being something I can claim to be "half strength", so about 3% max is the aim So, I'll probably start with something simple such as a vaguely Banks Mild clone but still cut it down a...

Mine is wrapped in a used camping mat, two jumpers beyond redemption, a towel and some old pyjamas...

Currently using Brewfather & occasionally Wort (Android). Former is online only, latter can be offline. Happy with either as a basic recipe creator. I've previously used BrewTarget (Windows) again that was fine. I've produced drinkable beers using all of these. Ultimately, any of these...

I've gone down the econo-bleach & vinegar route with no ill effects. Just have to be a bit careful, to not produce chlorine gas

I ordered California Common by mistake (meant to get US Pale). Just trying a first maris/lager/flaked malt with simcoe & plenty of citra brew. I'm liking it. A lot. Fermented out inside 8 days at about 18C. Has carbed & cleared nicely (10 days & 4 days respectively) and poured nice & clear...

I moved from kits to BIAB about 18 months ago. Initially, with a Wilko "12L" pot on the stove so total extra outlay was around £20. That would yield about 8L batches. That got me started & gave me an idea of what is involved without too much capital. It also showed me that it was a route I...

American IPA - with liberty & citra