Hello from Renfrewshire

[Guybrush Threepwood]

Hello there!

Long time lurker, first time poster. Thought I'd take the plunge and jump in. Not been brewing that long, but 6 all grain brews and one kit cider under my belt so still a lot to learn. This forum is teeming with good advice so here I am.

Nice to see you, to see you nice!

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Welcome to the forum :thumba:

 

[Guybrush Threepwood]

Welcome to the forum :thumba:

Thanks mate

 

[Gerryjo]

Hi and welcome to the forum...

 

[Banbeer]

Welcome to the forum buddy, What beers do you like brewing? what equipment are you using?

 

[Guybrush Threepwood]

Welcome to the forum buddy, What beers do you like brewing? what equipment are you using?

Hello thar! Sticking to ales and stouts just now due to lack of fermentation fridge (for now....) but would like to get a lager on the go eventually! Working off of a 30l kettle with a gas burner and seems to be going well. Apart from the weather in Paisley and no garage means a pop up shower tent was needed for brewdays

 

[Banbeer]

Hello thar! Sticking to ales and stouts just now due to lack of fermentation fridge (for now....) but would like to get a lager on the go eventually! Working off of a 30l kettle with a gas burner and seems to be going well. Apart from the weather in Paisley and no garage means a pop up shower tent was needed for brewdays

Great stuff, I used to make lager 90% and the odd ale/bitter but its gone the other way now as I only brew AG ales and bitters and do lager kits, mainly coopers. Having three brew fridges really helps and I also brew Turbo ciders for the wife.
Happy brewing.

Colin

 

[Guybrush Threepwood]

Great stuff, I used to make lager 90% and the odd ale/bitter but its gone the other way now as I only brew AG ales and bitters and do lager kits, mainly coopers. Having three brew fridges really helps and I also brew Turbo ciders for the wife.
Happy brewing.

Colin

I also find that brewing cider for the wife keeps them on side. "But I'm spending this time brewing for US sweetheart!" Not tried a beer (lager) kit as yet as all been AG so far. Havent even looked into them, I take it they have to be "lagered" though? Sounds daft, but would like to give it a go without a dedicated fridge. I had thought of a Kolsch but dont really have any way to condition at low temps.

 

[Banbeer]

Try to pick the colder months to do lagers and then you can leave them for the summer to enjoy, I started brewing in the 80's and there was not that much kit around then or the internet of course but I've used ice baths etc to reach certain goals, try to be inventive, i've not always had all the gear.

 

[Guybrush Threepwood]

Try to pick the colder months to do lagers and then you can leave them for the summer to enjoy, I started brewing in the 80's and there was not that much kit around then or the internet of course but I've used ice baths etc to reach certain goals, try to be inventive, i've not always had all the gear.

Thats what I like about the hobby. A bit of lateral thinking (and a bit of forum advice) and you dont need all the fancy bits and bobs. More punk rock than punk rock is homebrewing

 

[chrisb8]

You could also consider using a yeast like california common which gives the lager style but can be fermented at 'ale' temperatures, ie. generally room temperature.

 

[chrisb8]

And welcome to the forum by the way!

 

[Guybrush Threepwood]

You could also consider using a yeast like california common which gives the lager style but can be fermented at 'ale' temperatures, ie. generally room temperature.

That is a really good shout. I shall investigate further! This forum is paying dividends already! And thanks for the welcome