5 Homebrew things I won't do

[dwhite60]

I guess it might be slightly impractical to walk 50k per year.

I dont drive. I didnt even know you could 'voice command' a car. I cycle everywhere or walk. I also do my own repairs, for my bike. I learned everything needed on youtube. I get where you your coming from when you say you dont like anything automated. For me simplicity equals freedom

If I worked in town and could get by on a bike I would. It's four miles to the closest grocery store for me. Decent restaurant is a good bit further.

I like working on my own stuff. I like knowing how things work. It's a great feeling to know you did it yourself and you didn't have to pay the shop $500 to replace a $20 part.

 

[MyQul]

If I worked in town and could get by on a bike I would. It's four miles to the closest grocery store for me. Decent restaurant is a good bit further.

I like working on my own stuff. I like knowing how things work. It's a great feeling to know you did it yourself and you didn't have to pay the shop $500 to replace a $20 part.

I aware it's like that in many parts of the US because it's so big. Most people in the UK live in urban areas so can walk to the nearest grocery store or supermarket (I have 3 big ones within about 1/2 radius with multiple other small ones).

I know what you mean about paying £500 to replace a $20 part. Bike shops in London charge £5 - £10 just to repair a puncture

 

[Cheshire Cat]

know what you mean about paying £500 to replace a $20 part. Bike shops in London charge £5 - £10 just to repair a puncture

That's inflation for you.

 

[MyQul]

know what you mean about paying £500 to replace a $20 part. Bike shops in London charge £5 - £10 just to repair a puncture

That's inflation for you.

I understand it really about the bike mech's time, but £5-£10! Anyone who rides a bike really aught to be able to change a puncture. I can do mine in about 15 mins, and that includes pumping up the tyre using a 6 inch micro pump

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I understand it really about the bike mech's time, but £5-£10! Anyone who rides a bike really aught to be able to change a puncture. I can do mine in about 15 mins, and that includes pumping up the tyre using a 6 inch micro pump

My humour wasted on here I'll get my coat.

 

[chthon]

I learned everything needed on youtube.

You understand that to get to Youtube was probably the second most complex and technical endeavour (after nuclear power perhaps) undertaken by humanity? The irony!

 

[chthon]

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[chthon]

I understand it really about the bike mech's time, but £5-£10! Anyone who rides a bike really aught to be able to change a puncture. I can do mine in about 15 mins, and that includes pumping up the tyre using a 6 inch micro pump

In the 80's, when I was still going to school, 12 years by bike, did everything by bike, I had indeed no problems to repair my bike and my tyres myself.

However, after being in the job market for thirty years, having a family, a complex job, having had 6 jobs, I really haven't the time nor the patience anymore to work on my bike (for that matter, not for other DIY things either, unless it is related to brewing or learning things regarding my job).

 

[MyQul]

My humour wasted on here I'll get my coat.

It's mainly because I know nothing about finance and money

 

[MyQul]

You understand that to get to Youtube was probably the second most complex and technical endeavour (after nuclear power perhaps) undertaken by humanity? The irony!

Yup. Unless I go and live in a barrel like diogenes I live in the modern world. Doesn't mean I cant simplify as much as I want to/am able to. Youtube, like a simple spanner is just a tool to do that

 

[MyQul]

In the 80's, when I was still going to school, 12 years by bike, did everything by bike, I had indeed no problems to repair my bike and my tyres myself.

However, after being in the job market for thirty years, having a family, a complex job, having had 6 jobs, I really haven't the time nor the patience anymore to work on my bike (for that matter, not for other DIY things either, unless it is related to brewing or learning things regarding my job).

I've mentioned this before, for most people it time vs money. Your either time poor and (relatively) money rich or money poor and time rich. I choose the latter

 

[GerritT]

Rerailing the thread...

I won't ever
-use the word "craft" or "artisan" when it comes to brewing (it's like swearing)
-stop reading about brewing
-brew ridiculous brews (decaf mocha double chocolate milkshake session stout anyone?)
-be NOT tempted to try brewing something authentic, like with Egyptian grains, or juniper twigs
-make fun of people that drink Fosters, Carling, Grolsch, Stella or Heineken

 

[trueblue]

If you ever buy a kit, send the unused dried yeast this way!
I’ve never even used liquid yeast (I’m too tight) is it worth the extra?
Sorry Chippy, probably new thread material

Sorry never brewed a kit in my life. As for the cost I have not bought any yeast for at least 2 years as I harvest the yeast from each brew. At the moment I am keeping 4 different stains in my fridge and I found providing I use each one within a couple of months it keeps well. Doesn't get any cheaper than sweet FA.

 

[MyQul]

Sorry never brewed a kit in my life. As for the cost I have not bought any yeast for at least 2 years as I harvest the yeast from each brew. At the moment I am keeping 4 different stains in my fridge and I found providing I use each one within a couple of months it keeps well. Doesn't get any cheaper than sweet FA.

Just out of interest, how are you harvesting? (top or bottom cropping)? and what striains do you use?

 

[MickDundee]

Rerailing the thread...

I won't ever
-use the word "craft" or "artisan" when it comes to brewing (it's like swearing)
-stop reading about brewing
-brew ridiculous brews (decaf mocha double chocolate milkshake session stout anyone?)
-be NOT tempted to try brewing something authentic, like with Egyptian grains, or juniper twigs
-make fun of people that drink Fosters, Carling, Grolsch, Stella or Heineken

TBF Grolsch and Heineken are in a different league to Fosters and Carling. Or at least the “proper” stuff is, rather than brewed under licence.

 

[obscure]

1. Adjust my water, Thames tap water has worked fine for me
2. Worry to much about hitting my target gravity, it is what it is
3. Declare my beer superior to all commercial beer and drink nothing but home brew

 

[GerritT]

1. Adjust my water, Thames tap water has worked fine for me
2. Worry to much about hitting my target gravity, it is what it is
3. Declare my beer superior to all commercial beer and drink nothing but home brew

We have soft tap water here, around 4.5 ºdH. Not optimal for ales. So I bought still El Cheapo™ supermarket water (30 p the liter, worth a try), pretty mineral rich, and used that. That was a nice brew, but not more than that.

 

[MyQul]

1. Adjust my water, Thames tap water has worked fine for me

I found Thames tap water no good for pales. It gave a astringent like harshness. For dark beers though works perfectly. I use it straight out of the tap

 

[Ajhutch]

@obscure - huge thumbs up for number 3. I see a lot of that and think people are, among other things, missing out on the opportunity to experience new tastes

 

[dwhite60]

-brew ridiculous brews (decaf mocha double chocolate milkshake session stout anyone?)

Amen. " Thirty different hops with addition timings based on only prime Fibbonaci numbers. "

I know what you mean.