B&M kits

[Nicks90]

He did say he was adding the hops.
Feeding the pellets through the air lock is probably a bit tedious....

 

[Mavroz]

Aaaaargh! Why do people open up an FV just to see how things are getting on?

EVERY time anyone opens up an FV they expose the brew to infection.

If anyone told me they kept exposing themselves to the passengers on passing busses I would advise them "STOP IT" ...

... and Ditto to opening up an FV before the time when you are expecting to bottle it!

I didn't. I opened the FV to put the hops in as per Instructions, this was 3 days later than the instructions requested.
It would be very difficult to get the hops into the FV without removing the lid.....

 

[Dutto]

I didn't. I opened the FV to put the hops in as per Instructions, this was 3 days later than the instructions requested.
..............

My apologies! Your first Post said that you started the B&M Kit on Saturday (presumably the 11th August) and therefore I assumed that the Hops had been added days ago as per the Instructions! So I should have Posted:

"Aaaaargh! Why do people buy a Kit, then don't follow the Instructions recommended by the Manufacturer?"

 

[Drunkula]

"Aaaaargh! Why do people buy a Kit, then don't follow the Instructions recommended by the Manufacturer?"

Because kit instructions are ********.

 

[Dutto]

Because kit instructions are ********.

According to the Post I was responding to, three days prior to the time it was added, as per:

".....Left an extra 3 days as there has been no airlock activity for a week....."

 

[Scottyburto]

Can i just say that the american ipa is a cracking beer for 30p-40p a pint! Wish i could find more!

 

[Mavroz]

I have 3 started but going to try the bitter kit in the small FV next.

 

[barnsley brewer]

well I bottled my American ipa today but whilst siphoning this to the bottling bucket it took quite a bit of the hop pieces with it. this then transferred to the bottles when i bottled. will these generally fall to the bottom of the bottle so that when i gently pour they won't end up in my pint? if not I'd there a way around it or do I need to use a hop bag the next time I use hops in a brew? still new to this and the first time I've used them.

 

[Mavroz]

Either use a hop bag, if not, use a straining bag when you transfer over to a bottling vessel/bucket.
Not sure if the hops will settle, float or overpower the beer with flavour.

 

[GerritT]

well I bottled my American ipa today but whilst siphoning this to the bottling bucket it took quite a bit of the hop pieces with it. this then transferred to the bottles when i bottled. will these generally fall to the bottom of the bottle so that when i gently pour they won't end up in my pint? if not I'd there a way around it or do I need to use a hop bag the next time I use hops in a brew? still new to this and the first time I've used them.

I assume they'll fall and settle among the last of the yeasties, once it's been in the fridge for a few days.

Tip: you could also tie a (sanitised) hop bag on the end of the syphon hose. Leave enough room (like a sock, but just around your big toe) for the hops to be caught. That way you can add the dry hops without having to think about hop bags.

 

[Dutto]

This B&M Bitter cleared after only being in the Growler for three weeks. It's a bit harsh on the back of the throat but it's beginning to taste okay!

 

[stevic]

Save me doing a search please Dutto, What's a Growler?

 

[Dutto]

A SS Pressure Barrel similar to a Corny Keg but 5 or 10 litres.

 

[stan]

A SS Pressure Barrel similar to a Corny Keg but 5 or 10 litres.

Save me doing a search please Dutto, What's a Growler?

my Mrs when I get the brewing gear out

 

[stevic]

A SS Pressure Barrel similar to a Corny Keg but 5 or 10 litres.

I have much to learn. Just over 2yrs into brewing. Are they like the 5ltr kegs you might get say Speckled Hen in from Tesco.

 

[Dutto]

........ Are they like the 5ltr kegs you might get say Speckled Hen in from Tesco.

No. Usually, the ones from Tesco are usually referred to as Mini-Kegs or MK's.

However, Dark Farms are calling their 5 litre and 10 litre Growlers "Mini Kegs" for some reason ...

https://www.darkfarm.co.uk/home-brew-draught-system-dark-farm-mini-keg/

... but as they have a discount for Forum Members they can call them what they like!

Using their common names, the choices for storage are:

• Bottles (glass and PET) at 250ml. 330ml, 500ml and 650ml either capped or swing-top. (*)
• 5 litre Mini-Kegs (or MK;s). (**)
• 1 litre, 2 litre, 5 litre or 10 litre Growlers. (**)
• 10 litre or 25 litre Pressure Barrels. (**)
• 5 litre, 9 litre or 19 litre Cornelius Kegs. (***)

I have highlighted the ones that I use.

(*) These are usually pressurised by natural carbonation.
(**) These are normally naturally carbonated but use CO2 to assist the delivery and the larger ones can be force carbonated.
(***) These are normally force carbonated but occasionally are naturally carbonated as well.

Hope this helps, but please remember that this is not an exhaustive list!

 

[Drunkula]

whilst siphoning this to the bottling bucket it took quite a bit of the hop pieces with it. this then transferred to the bottles when i bottled.

Hops in the bottle always end up in gushers for me. I'd really try and get the bottles cold before you open them.

 

[Scottyburto]

Hi all

I dont know if this is correct but this is how i did it!

I got some draw string spice bags from a spice stall at the indoor market in derby for 50p each! Id imagine u can buy them online for pence. Theyre abit bigger than a yorkshire tea bag with a drawstring.

I soaked one in sanitizer and rinsed with boiling water and put it on the end of the syphon i put into the FV therefore using the mesh of the spice bag to stop the hops entering the syphon at all!

As far as i can tell there was no debris in the bottles aside from the usual yeast and the beer was excellent.

Although the hoppiness did decline much quicker than i anticipated and was noticeable 4 weeks after bottling vs the 2 weeks sample! Id imagine after a few months it could be gone completely!

 

[stevic]

No. Usually, the ones from Tesco are usually referred to as Mini-Kegs or MK's.

However, Dark Farms are calling their 5 litre and 10 litre Growlers "Mini Kegs" for some reason ...

https://www.darkfarm.co.uk/home-brew-draught-system-dark-farm-mini-keg/

... but as they have a discount for Forum Members they can call them what they like!

Using their common names, the choices for storage are:

• Bottles (glass and PET) at 250ml. 330ml, 500ml and 650ml either capped or swing-top. (*)
• 5 litre Mini-Kegs (or MK;s). (**)
• 1 litre, 2 litre, 5 litre or 10 litre Growlers. (**)
• 10 litre or 25 litre Pressure Barrels. (**)
• 5 litre, 9 litre or 19 litre Cornelius Kegs. (***)

I have highlighted the ones that I use.

(*) These are usually pressurised by natural carbonation.
(**) These are normally naturally carbonated but use CO2 to assist the delivery and the larger ones can be force carbonated.
(***) These are normally force carbonated but occasionally are naturally carbonated as well.

Hope this helps, but please remember that this is not an exhaustive list!

Thanks for that. I use the same as you other than the growler and at £100+a chuck I think it's going to remain that way.

 

[Frogbrew]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/173472794043

I bought one of these for adding my hops after putting pellets straight in fv and having bits floating everywhere. Not used it yet but I certainly won't be putting pellets straight in fv again.