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W, it blends nicely with the Chinook they have lost their hard edge with more time in the fermenter. I was impatient with it.

That American Pale Ale that I half F----d up a few weeks ago. See what you mean about the S-05 yeast :thumb:

:lol: They reckon that anything more than a mouthful's wasted though ;)

Wonder what a TC and sake mixer's like :?:

Hope it all went well. Looks like a nice recipe :thumb:

Wez it seemed easier doing it this way particularly when going for 90 min mash and boil times. Also it made the best use of daylight and I haven't had to clean up in the dark. Might be what I do all the time if it turns out OK Finished at 15.00 with 23l @ 1046

:lol: Two brass f--ing monkeys more like AT. What's summer Brew :?: :wha: Second part Ionian Ale started to boil at midday. Still cold outside with a slight covering of snow.

Option 3 Lp :thumb: Your part way to shiney heaven already :party:

What have you used as a starter, yeast & nutrient + boiled water :?:

It's too bloody cold :shock: to hang about all day B.

Was going to do Castle Eden Ale but not enough torrified wheat. I settled for M O's Ionian Ale without additions. Mashed indoors and sparged in the garage, 4C ambient, ended up with 32L pre boil wort which I shall boil up tomorrow.

As posted in Brewdays, Coniston Bluebird with a bit of Chinook. It didn't make the brew length volume, didn't clear quite properly but tasted v good. I put a dozen bottles out to mates for comment and apart from some saying it was flat they enjoyed the flavour. The cornied stuff was OK. Still a...

:thumb: A Castle Eden it is then most likely on Sunday.

As a complete learner I compensate for the MT false bottom dead space by 4L and still have a firm mash bed. After my first 3 attempts I now get regularly a pre boil quantity out at around 30/32L for a 23L brew length. I think if it works that's OK in the short term. We are mostly all learning...

:cheers: EB I've already got glucose in the house and thought I might use it. Nearest supermarket about 20 miles away or top dollar at the local shop :roll:

The Marc Ollosson recipe for Castle Eden Ale gives 835g of invert sugar added after 60 mins. Can this be substituted with an equal amount of glucose :?: I'm thinking of doing this one over the weekend.

Arrive today another good supplier :thumb:

Your living the life there MEB :thumb: What's the matter the a bit of aspargus in the plot :D

Just got a delivery from Craftbrewer one week from ordering. All the nice hops Saaz B. Pacific Gem etc etc. His website is off line occasionally but the service was great.

I usually do :whistle: