Recent content by pacman

I use flip tops exclusively. But not silicone seals, they are ineffective.

Being an old bugger, I have looked to make things as easy and safe as possible. I BIAB and No Chill with a 40L Crown urn, and transfer into two 10L cubes. Silicon hose transfer, with hose controlled with kitchen tongs, and paper towel to hold hot part of hose. I use three grain bags, 1.5 - 2.0...

My best kit brews by far and away have been a Coopers 1.7kg can brewed to 11 litres in a Malt Shovel 11.5kg fermenter. Only additives have been water & Safale yeast. Bavarian Lager my favourite to date, although the Bitter turns out very nice. The latter a bit too bitter for some of my friends...