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  1. Philip Witney

    And we worry about infection

    Indeed. I just wash out with Fairy and swill round with a teaspoonful of bleach in five litres of cold water. Never had a problem apart from when the dog stuck his nose in the FV.
  2. Philip Witney

    Brown Ale, Stout, Porter

    I would use it with pale 50/50 with a bit of black malt. Fuggles, Goldings and Windsor.
  3. Philip Witney

    What did you brew today?

    My favourite 5.5kg pale malt 1 kg special X handful of black malt 250g porridge oats Oat husks (Robobrew) 30 g Brambling cross 60 30g EKG 30 30g Fuggles fo T58 Started yesterday and fermenting nicely now.
  4. Philip Witney

    Shopping for grain and hops

    https://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.uk/ The Best
  5. Philip Witney

    Water profile in Essex

    Okay, I live in the CM1 area. I don't worry about water analysis but I will say the local tap water is fine for dark beers and porters that I mostly brew. For IPA's and lighter beers I use Tesco or ADSA water as I have had horrible results using tap water. In fact I have just poured another...
  6. Philip Witney

    Basics

    Hello Is there anyone out there who just brews beer? You know, just chuck in a few pounds of malt, mash, boil and add hops. Without regard to all the other parameters. I admit that I have a Robobrew for convenience which is fantastic. I do and its always fine. Have been doing this for forty...
  7. Philip Witney

    Just beer

    Is there anyone out there who just brews beer without any fuss? For pure enjoyment. You know, just mash a few pounds of grain then boil up with some Fuggles or somesuch? I have been doing this for 30+ years without a problem. I do use a thermometer though and now use a Robobrew for convenience...
  8. Philip Witney

    GrainFather v other systems.

    Robobrew superb and the chap that supplies them is very friendly. I have done six brews since mine arrived in January and it has performed perfectly. Just don't use nasty pelleted hops as it can clog up the pump even if you use a hop spider.
  9. Philip Witney

    What did you brew today?

    Porter with a dozen oysters in their shells.
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