Wilko

[danmac]

Regular sugar leaves a bit of a tang but it's really cheap. You can get 2 bags of 1KG for £1 in farm foods. Brewing sugar gives a nicer taste but I'm glad I tried regular sugar first so I know that for me the difference is worth it.

But these are things you can experiment with that make the hobby so fun. And of course you get beer at the end of it.

Yes it's all about trial and error I suppose you could use syrup as well

 

[danmac]

Biggest difference is time - yeast prefer monosaccharides such as glucose/dextrose or fructose. table sugar is a disaccharide so has to be split first. Lighter ales may taste a bit different using sucrose too.

Lol it's a long time learning curve but I love the knowledge coming from people in the know

 

[ChrisR73]

Lol it's a long time learning curve but I love the knowledge coming from people in the know

Absolutely, I’m still a newbie and learning from this group as well.

 

[RDGMARTIN]

Turkey baster! Great for taking a sample for the trial jar. Should be about £1.

Where are you putting the bucket? What temp is the room usually at?

Turkey Baster! Genius!

 

[Oneflewover]

Get a couple tubs of Wilko oxi laundry cleaner while you are at it. Cheap as chips and unscented. I swear by it.

 

[dearleuk]

I will second that its one of the best things i have added to my gear.

You don't need to cut a hole you can use the wand on your syphon tube.

How does it work with just the siphon tube?

 

[Chippy_Tea]

How does it work with just the siphon tube?

Have a look at this thread - Syphon, Little Bottler & Bucket clip

There is a bucket clip in the thread another cheap but essential piece of equipment.

 

[danmac]

Have a look at this thread - Syphon, Little Bottler & Bucket clip

There is a bucket clip in the thread another cheap but essential piece of equipment.

Funnily enough I was just watching a YouTube video and the guy had one looks a good bit of kit to keep the Syphon attached

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I use two clips the red one holds the solid tube and the adjustable blue one i use to clamp on the flexible tube to stop the tube kinking where it attaches to the solid racking cane which can slows the flow it also helps keep the whole set up steady.

 

[danmac]

I use two clips the red one holds the solid tube and the adjustable blue one i use to clamp on the flexible tube to stop the tube kinking where it attaches to the solid racking cane which can slows the flow it also helps keep the whole set up steady.



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do Wilko sell these

 

[Chippy_Tea]

No i got mine from china after a member recommended them - Syphon Tube Bucket Clip For Syphoning Beer Wine Lager Cider Home Brew 2Pcs Chic | eBay

BTW the blue ones are adjustable.

 

[danmac]

No i got mine from china after a member recommended them - Syphon Tube Bucket Clip For Syphoning Beer Wine Lager Cider Home Brew 2Pcs Chic | eBay

BTW the blue ones are adjustable.

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I'll order them now cheers

 

[dearleuk]

I use two clips the red one holds the solid tube and the adjustable blue one i use to clamp on the flexible tube to stop the tube kinking where it attaches to the solid racking cane which can slows the flow it also helps keep the whole set up steady.



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Funnily enough I was just watching a YouTube video and the guy had one looks a good bit of kit to keep the Syphon attached

Thank you

 

[danmac]

Just realised my Wilko fv doesn't have a airlock hole

 

[Ezza]

Drill it

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Drill it

Lay the lid on top of the FV and don't snap it shut.

 

[Ezza]

or drll the correct size hole for an airlock-takes 2 minutes

 

[Drunkula]

Don't buy a pressure barrel. Stick to bottling and wait until you've got enough experience to warrant getting some real kegs.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

or drll the correct size hole for an airlock-takes 2 minutes

Then he'll need a grommet or it'll never be airtight.

 

[Ezza]

I rammed one in without grommet and its airtight,