moving over to the DARK SIDE

[Wez]

DS have a look at : http://www.thermometersdirect.co.uk/

 

[corby_brewer]

hiya are whirlflock tablets import to use in AG?

Cheers
DS

 

[tubby_shaw]

They are not essential
They assist in the coagulation of proteins that forms the hot break, but a good rolling boil for 90 minutes with a hop addition will give you clear beer :thumb:

 

[corby_brewer]

start with something simple like a styrian stunner
4 kg of maris
50g styrian full boil 90 mins (4%aa)
25g 15 mins to go
25g after heat off

whirlflock tablet 15 mins to go

use saf us 05 or Nottingham yeast

WHEN IT STATES - 25g after heat off, what does that mean?

 

[jamesb]

WHEN IT STATES - 25g after heat off, what does that mean?

It means put 25g of hops in after the 90 minute boil, when you turn the boiler off.

 

[corby_brewer]

ah i see now. so how long would i leave it in the boiler for with the heat off? b4 1 transfer it to the FV.

 

[jamesb]

ah i see now. so how long would i leave it in the boiler for with the heat off? b4 1 transfer it to the FV.

That's a matter of taste. I leave mine 20-30 minutes. Some people differ.

 

[corby_brewer]

: james.

 

[dandan]

Did you get a thermometer?? I'm going to purchase this £4.88 Measures temperatures up to 130°C/266°F. The cord is heat-resistant up to 220°C/428°F, and it doubles as a timer! :thumb:

 

[corby_brewer]

i got a youngs thermometer from wilkos for this brew. but that one looks interesting. cheers dandan :

 

[Parva]

i got a youngs thermometer from wilkos for this brew. but that one looks interesting. cheers dandan :

I bought one of them and it told me that my boiling water (dip it in the boiling kettle) was 104c whereas the two digital ones I have gave me 99.6c and 100.4c. Maybe the Youngs one will be close enough at the desired temperatures and maybe you got a more accurate one than I did (or my two digital ones are out). There are variations to boiling temperature based on altitude and stuff but I'll leave some p***k from another forum to explain that. :evil: Sorry, ignore that....

 

[EskiBrew]

Did you get a thermometer?? I'm going to purchase this £4.88 Measures temperatures up to 130°C/266°F. The cord is heat-resistant up to 220°C/428°F, and it doubles as a timer! :thumb:

I like the look of that dandan :thumb:
If you get one, let us know how well it works.