What did you learn today?

[Polcho]

That Jersey is not part of the U.K. However the uk has sent in gun boats to defend them against the French fishermen with their rods and nets. Surely not over reaction by Boris on the eve of elections.

Well Liz owns it, so perhaps she had a word with Boris the Bold

 

[UKSkydiver]

Today I learned that once you have poured your strike water into your all in one, you should ensure the switch for the pump is off and / or the flow control tap closed before switching on at the mains.

Doofus.

 

[Obadiah Boondoggle]

That covid is still with us - we have a member of our house that has it - be careful everyone

 

[Theoriginalrich]

Today I learned where to find my local water report…..I’m going to be learning a lot…..again.

 

[Gerryjo]

Today I learnt that if you put loads of effort into building a really good brewshed, your wife will claim it's "too good for that" and decide it should be a "garden room" instead.

I know that feeling...

 

[Theoriginalrich]

Time for something like Hazelwood’s bar/brew house.

 

[531Man]

Today I learned that once you have poured your strike water into your all in one, you should ensure the switch for the pump is off and / or the flow control tap closed before switching on at the mains.

Doofus.

Sorry to hear that, although it's probably bound to happen some time to anyone with an AIO vessel.
I am just marking time 'til it does to me - I've made a great deal of others over the last year.
Dropped (lots!) - broken (outcome!) - spilled - too much water - more than I care to remember really.
Still, the beer itself usually (always) ends up drinkable/drunk.
Somewhat like me.

 

[Clint]

That pumpkins stalks are very spiny and when picking apples I should look out for the briars as they don't half scratch a hole in your nose!

 

[Rodcx500z]

Don't go to bed planning a brew, you get up have a coffee and light breakfast start setting up then walla your 7 year old grand daugther enters like a whirlwind shouting grandad grandad it's my birthday in 9 days

 

[531Man]

PCB's burn out,
Especially in dishwashers.
Even if it's a Bosch.
Cheapest reliable suitable replacement is £125!

 

[UKSkydiver]

Today I learned that, having lifted the malt pipe up, pressing down on the grist like you’re giving someone CPR will result in a nasty surprise when the bottom screen gives way.

Fortunately grains were in a bag and very little splash back, so nothing damaged, only pride and a bit of wiping up to do.

 

[UKSkydiver]

Today I also learned that it’s not a good idea to get engrossed reading forum posts when the wort is coming up to the boil.

 

[foxy]

'******' I learned today that ****** is not a horses hoof, a young public school boy, or a round ball of pig's liver. I was looking through some art works and came across '****** pickers' not by just one artist but a few. Looking up the word ****** meant anything being collected be it sticks, grass or really anything. As the word is automatically edited it is fraggot with a silent 'r'.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I didn't know the swear filter was that strict.

How to upset a vegan

 

[chillipickle]

2 new hinges for a bosh fridge door would cost £70, much better than a new fridge though.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

'******' I learned today that ****** is not a horses hoof, a young public school boy, or a round ball of pig's liver. I was looking through some art works and came across '****** pickers' not by just one artist but a few. Looking up the word ****** meant anything being collected be it sticks, grass or really anything. As the word is automatically edited it is fraggot with a silent 'r'.

I have removed ****** from the swear filter its not something people in the U.K are going to use to slag someone off its way too tame.

 

[chillipickle]

Hate to admit, but mr brain's ******* was pretty tasty back in the day as was fray bentos pies......not sure i would have the same opinion on them these days.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

They used to be called Brains ******* and my wife was convinced the were made from some animal's brain. I think they changed the name because lots of other people thought the same.

 

[NormanHurst]

'******' I learned today that ****** is not a horses hoof, a young public school boy, or a round ball of pig's liver. I was looking through some art works and came across '****** pickers' not by just one artist but a few. Looking up the word ****** meant anything being collected be it sticks, grass or really anything. As the word is automatically edited it is fraggot with a silent 'r'.

I understood it to a bundle of those collacted objects. In my mind, I see a handful of sticks tied with twine in a neat package to be used as kindling perhaps.

The culinary version fits in here as it is a bundle of ingredients usually offal based. I enjoy eating them too. See them a lot in west Wales when we are down there and some local butchers here in Bath make their own too. I particularly enjoy the Venison versions sometimes available at the farmers market.

 

[Theoriginalrich]

Today I learned not to rush a brewday….or leave your other half in charge of hop additions.
I started yesterday all organised, water sorted and nearly everything at arms reach with just the hops to get out the freezer and yeast from the fridge.
Had the day off work to do the school runs with my boy and get a brew done. But went for brekkie with the missus and a quick run to Ikea.
Big mistake.
When I got home I rushed everything to try and catch up. Forgot some hops in the mash (just trying it out), had to mash for an extra 20 mins because I forgot fo heat my sparge water and by the time I started the boil I had to go and get my boy. So I asked theoriginalmissus “can you put the hops in in half an hour. Which she does but because of a detour via the park on way home she misses the next one and one after that.
So after getting back on track and an extra 25 min boil I thought I was all good.
Which brings me to No 2.
Check your recipe. I ordered 500g crystal light for a bit of colour without checking my EBC’s it is very dark, darker than I expected. I hope it’ll be ok, drinkable at best.
Here’s the new brew sheet
https://firebasestorage.googleapis....ia&token=8c740e11-f3c2-429e-97a9-9d957bcdf1dbIt finished on 1.057