Newbie from Wales!

[tommos76]

Hi all I've just started to dip my toe into brewing and have gone straight into all grain using a grain father setup! Made about 4 brews since starting using measured out kits and I have to say that they have turned out well. I'm just in the process of completing a brewing room in my dads shed complete with fermentation chamber. I have loads of questions to ask to progress in this fine art so looking forward to so e constructive input.

Will add some pics shortly when i work out how to upload from my phone lol

Thanks
Martin

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Welcome to the forum Martin. :thumba:

Will add some pics shortly when i work out how to upload from my phone lol

There is an "upload file" button in the bottom right corner.

Moving from introductions to the equipment forum so it'll get more views.

 

[tommos76]

Thanks will have pictures up shortly when i transfer them to my laptop

 

[tommos76]

Finally Sorted!
my first question I'm trying to find out if there is a way i can install a spunding valve on my mangrove jacks stainless steel fermenter and/or do a closed transfer to my corny keg after fermentation is complete?

hope you like my project

 

[Petrolhead]

Welcome on board Tommos, I’m from Cardiff and work in Llansamlet.

A very nice brewshed coming together there, quite a step for your first few brews.

All the best.

 

[pvt_ak]

Don’t you just hate new comers showing off with their Grainfather kit ! Some
of us have been saving for years and brewing all grain with Bunsen burners and cotton socks !

Welcome !

 

[tommos76]

Thanks petrolhead it means a lot. Pvt_ak due to my work commitments In the past I e never had the opportunity to have a past time Hence investing on this bit of kit joint shares with my dad and what a hobby it's turned out to be .

 

[GerritT]

Thanks petrolhead it means a lot. Pvt_ak due to my work commitments In the past I e never had the opportunity to have a past time Hence investing on this bit of kit joint shares with my dad and what a hobby it's turned out to be .

Best hobby ever.

Welcome! Any favourite recipes already?

 

[Clint]

...Bunsen burners and socks...you have socks?
Nice set up Tommos!

 

[pvt_ak]

...Bunsen burners and socks...you have socks?
Nice set up Tommos!

Yeah , got ‘em off a one legged bloke .
He said they were hop socks ....

Boom !

 

[parpot]

Welcome to the forum, your set up is looking fantastic, I wish I had the room for this kind of investment. All the very best with your brewing hobby!

 

[An Ankoù]

Finally Sorted!
my first question I'm trying to find out if there is a way i can install a spunding valve on my mangrove jacks stainless steel fermenter and/or do a closed transfer to my corny keg after fermentation is complete?

hope you like my project

Your dad's got a very nice shed!

 

[tommos76]

Gerrit T we have made a few mosaic ipa,s which is going down well. I've also made a kolsh but I didn't get the fermentation quite right and it turned out cloudy, that's before when it was set up temporarily at my house . Thanks all for your welcoming comments and An, I'm lucky that my mother gave the go ahead to use their shed

 

[dad_of_jon]

Hi all I've just started to dip my toe into brewing and have gone straight into all grain using a grain father setup! Made about 4 brews since starting using measured out kits and I have to say that they have turned out well. I'm just in the process of completing a brewing room in my dads shed complete with fermentation chamber. I have loads of questions to ask to progress in this fine art so looking forward to so e constructive input.

Will add some pics shortly when i work out how to upload from my phone lol

Thanks
Martin

Welcome to the forum from Gowerton.

Can't compete with that cool brewing setup - 2 plastic fv's and a tin pot for poor 'ol me

 

[An Ankoù]

Welcome to the forum from Gowerton.

Can't compete with that cool brewing setup - 2 plastic fv's and a tin pot for poor 'ol me

But the proof of the brewer is in the beer, not his kt!

 

[samale]

Some set up. I dream about sorting my garage out as a brew shed. In the mean time I drive the wife nuts with brewing in the kitchen ( loads of steam) and fermenting in the bedroom
True love :p

 

[tommos76]

Hi Dad_of_jon I'm in gowerton too! I also with An as regards to kit .experience wins hands down all day .

 

[dad_of_jon]

Hi Dad_of_jon I'm in gowerton too! I also with An as regards to kit .experience wins hands down all day .

Let me know next time you're brewing and i'll see if I can sniff your brew out

 

[tommos76]

Your welcome to join me. My dads shed is in pontardawe so not too far away .

 

[tommos76]

Some set up. I dream about sorting my garage out as a brew shed. In the mean time I drive the wife nuts with brewing in the kitchen ( loads of steam) and fermenting in the bedroom
True love :p

That's how I did the first 4 brews but as I've got 2 kids under 4 it wasn't safe to do so lucky my dad came to the rescue. Been busy sorting out the plumbing and sealing up fermentation chamber today so hopefully get it finished by the weekend to get a brew on.