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Hi MashBag Temperature in the brew fridge is my 'normal' settings, recipe, grain bill and yeast same as usual (still concentrating on getting gluten free for OH so really focussing on recipe) hops, minor tweaks. The only change is the FV, was using quite a thick walled plastic vessel, but...

Recently upgraded from heavy plastic fv to Klarstein stainless steel. Was rather surprised to find on the brews that have been done in the Klarstein so far, fermentation has been quicker! Both brews have had a similar grain bill, small change in hops, same yeast. Both cooled to 24 degrees...

To me first and foremost, it's a hobby which I enjoy. A chance to experiment with different recipes, mix up the grain/hops/yeast, brew small batches regularly. As for cost, like any other hobby it can be as expensive as you want (I know mates who spend a lot of money on golf/fishing etc) but...

Brew for this weekend, aim is for low bitterness and gluten free. Has to be low bitterness for me, throat damaged following radiotherapy, gluten 'free' for wife who is gluten intolerant. So hops have to be watched closely for me and no wheat for OH so Dextrin for head retention. Only been...

Which is why I was pointing out my wife has been diagnosed as gluten intolerant and NOT coeliac .... NBS has helped and she can enjoy a beer or two again.

Can support the findings re NBS Clarity .... wife is gluten intolerant (NOT coeliac however) but has had no reactions with the beers I've brewed with gluten reduced.

Hi folks, As the title says, I'm back with a vengeance. Brewed for many years, in fact started in the late 70's ... suppliers of kit then was Messers Heath and Robinson and anywhere I could lay my hands on whatever I needed. Started off with kits from the local chemists and moved on to BIAB...

Magic Rocks American IPA please.

Driving home along the A6 the other afternoon there was someone in full beekeepers gear, including gloves and veiled hood, herding a small flock of turkeys into a field! I know we have some odd characters round here ..... but !

Hi folks, Last July I was diagnosed with throat cancer, various bits of surgery were needed to locate the primary source, then followed with 6 weeks of daily chemo and radiotherapy. Understatement of the decade is 'it was a difficult time' following treatment! The good news is they completely...

@Show Me a Stein - Very pleased with my first attempt in August, tastes good (brewed 15 litres, 26 bottles, only four left!) The difference between a glass of Leffe blonde and a glass of my brew is clarity, the 'real' Leffe is much clearer, but apart from that it passed the taste test fine...

My first attempt at Leffe Blonde style, kept things simple and it turned out well, tested alongside a bottle of Leffe Blonde. ABV 7.27% 15 litre batch 3 kg Pilsner 2.5kg Wheat malt .050 Crystal 120 40g Saaz pellet @ 45 mins 40g Hallertau Blanc Mangrove Jack M20 Bavarian yeast

Ordered from @Get_Er_Brewed on Sunday evening, delivered Wednesday morning, DPD standard delivery.

I have the 30 litre version, I'd already started brewing smaller batches last year, before deciding which system to buy. I find the brewing process easier with smaller batches, (less grain to throw around, especially when wet, bottling 15 litre is so much quicker and easier) I also like ringing...

I'm another who bought a BrewMonk, just brewed my second brew with it last week, but very impressed with it so far. Was also impressed with price and 3 year warranty, plus I brew in 15 litre batches and found it works well with smaller batches. I prevaricated for far too long about getting a one...

It was actually straightforward, think it was about 4 hours including cleaning up etc, but I was very slow setting up and checking everything several times over. My second brew the other day was far more efficient, even with it being a cold damp day when the cleaning and drying took a bit...

I just used the instructions in the box re setting up etc. There's loads to browse through YouTube.....

Firstly, good luck with your Brew Monk, I just did my second brew this week using it, very straightforward and intuitive. Both brews worked well, first one I was almost overcautious making sure everything was right. The second, well it was very much plain sailing. Grain, I tend to keep a...

@Chippy_Tea .... I've had the Pfizer vaccine without any side effects.

Funny isn't it, I saw the thread about not drinking for a week before and three weeks after the C19 vaccination. So with this in mind I thought I'd mention it to my consultant Oncologist when she 'phoned. I'm now 8 weeks post radio/chemotherapy which I'd been having daily for 6 weeks. The first...