The Beer Machine 2000

[rosie]

Are these any good?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Beer-Mach ... 7224789%26

 

[Dave1970]

I wouldn't...for that kind of money you could get a fermenter, a pressure barrel and all the stuff to do proper kits at 5 gallons a go...then when you decide you want to take your brewing further to extract or AG the kit you have will still be useful

 

[rosie]

Thanks Dave

 

[bobsbeer]

Load of rubbish. Don't even consider it. As above on how you could better spend your money.

 

[BarnsleyBrewer]

Don't buy, load of crap!!

 

[Muddy Funker]

:lol: Beer Mix

So basically dry malt extract with some hop extract, add water and yeast.

This would be about as basic and disgusting as you can brew.

 

[rosie]

Thank you all -doing more research.

I have a 20 litre SS swan electric water heater could I use this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swan-20-Litre ... 19e1063552

I have a couple of25 litre FV one with air lock

I also have a Speidel FV 30litre not in use at the moment. no co2 though would it stand pressure?
http://www.vigopresses.co.uk/Catalogue/ ... nter-92607

can I use enough ingredients for 30litres in the 20 litre boiler then add some more water to FV to correct the dilution pre fermentation?

Thanks for your advice.

 

[Fil]

for kit brews the 20l urn isnt needed, u could do extract brews or partial mash brews like you suggest diluting with sterile water in the FV.

To bew a fully ag brew tho u would need to boil down in batches as your going to start with a diluted wort from the mash and sparge (soak n rinse), getting a concentrated sugar solution from grain isnt as easy as not diluting a tin of extract as much as you want to in the final pot.

all the FV's are fine for use, u dont Need an airlock, just a lid to cover..

get a few kit brews going as all u will need is a few basics (thermometer, hydrometer, syphon...) and bottles to fill :) if you enjoy the hour or so kit brewing and cleaning and sanitising,, then there is a good chance u cld enjoy a 6-8 hour brewday

 

[rosie]

Sounds like good advice Fil - thanks for your time, Partial mash sounds a good place to start.