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I don't have the space to do batches above 10 litres (2 x 5 litre demijohns) so when I first started I went directly to all-grain. It really isn't very hard and my first kit consisted of a 6 litre spaghetti pot which I did almost everything in. :shock:

Thanks guys! All picked and seperated from their stems. Now to crush them the old fashioned way and let them steep for a couple of days until I pitch the yeast. :D

I'm going to be harvesting my grapes this weekend to make next years' red and I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion on what is the best yeast to use for the Gamay variety?

Solved, well I think it is, looks like copper finings is the answer. :thumb: I've got 4 demijohns full of clear(ish) wort just finishing it's first week of fermentation. Thanks for all the advice guys. :cheers:

Thanks again for the replies and apologies for the n00b questions. :oops: I will try taking longer for first and second fermentation and see what that does, just being impatient probably. :drink: The beer does taste fine just cloudy so I'm not thinking shh infection yet... :D

Apologies if this is a hijack but I think it might be the answer(s) to my thread here. I chill the hot wort from the boiler back through the copper coil in the HLT, which although isn't particularly fast - 10L in 30mins from 90c to 18c - seems to be more effective than the original way of...

I thought that would get you lot fired up. :grin: So here we are Saturday night and peace and quiet. Now, where did I put that recipe creator... :cheers:

...so I can get some decent beer research done :drink: *cough* on the forum without getting nagged. :party:

I've chucked the demijohns outside so will see how they clear, I will also try some Irish moss in this weeks brew. :cheers: I have read in most places that 3 weeks in primary with the beer sitting on the yeast cake is pretty much the limit before you start to risk off flavours as the yeast dies.

I can understand that! :clap: Thanks for confirming I'm not missing anything obvious although I don't currently use any finings in the copper which I might do for the next one. AG with a plastic HERMS I'm getting plenty of hot break and I think I'm chilling quick enough although I'm too...

Hi guys, I'm currently primary fermenting for as long as it takes to get v-close to the FG, about 5 days, then I rack this off the yeast into another FV for 10 days then I prime it and transfer into minikegs and bottles which I leave for 2 weeks until drinking. All this is done at about 20-21c...

Thanks guys. :cheers: I shall build your suggestions into the next batch. :party:

The few AG brews I've done I have only used a base malt with a little bit of Chocolate to get a better colour. Dispite them tasting okay they are a little thin. Would the addition of a cara or crystal help build the body without increasing the alcohol content too much?

Thanks for the replies. If HSA isn't a huge worry then I'm not worried about how hard it boils, just means a little extra cleaning up. :cry:

I have only a 16L pot with a tesco kettle element in it. Too higher wattage would explain the fierce boil, maybe I'll look for a regulator to keep it under control. Any suggestions?

Firstly I'd like to say a big thank you to all the guys :cheers: on the forum without whom my nano HERMS would not exist. Your 'How to's' discussions, tips and tricks have me fascinated most days which in turn leads me to neglecting my day job. :oops: Now onto the questions: I lose about 3.5L...

No worries, PM me your addy and I'll send some over when they are done. Probably about 2-3weeks at the moment.

I'm fairly sure these are the hops I'm growing. I say fairly sure because they were a present and I've lost the info on the strain. However, if anyone would like a sample when the crop is ready, to confirm the whether they are or not, let me know. Also, I'm more than happy to give away...

I only have the space to ferment 1 gallon batches so that's where I started. My kit comprises of a 6 litre spaghetti pot, one of the kids old muslins, a hot water cylinder jacket to keep the mash warm and a £10 camping stove to do the boil. Cheap as chips...

Picked up the hose from the Post Office today, very pleased. Thanks Vossy!