Recent content by gfish

Hi Manticle, Thanks for the advice. You are probably right about the ingredients being to old, I just wanted to use them up & given that this is my first brew for about 2 years, it is likely that I'd make a mistake or two. Wouldn't matter that much if the ingredients were wasted. The last brew...

Hi all, 2nd partial mash. First was a train wreck. Could use advice regarding: 1. Recipe (love big, hoppy beers). 2. Technique I am very new to this. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. --------- 1. Recipe I have the following: * 1.5kg Black Rock Light liquid malt, * 1.7kg Macs Saaz...

Thanks again. I will try and find a large enough thermos (would it be correct to heat to about 80 degrees in the hope that it will be 76 degrees after transfer?) Sorry for inane questions. Adam.

Goomba, thanks for the advice. Makes sense. I'll try and stay at 76 degrees for the second 'sparging' stage. I guess I just need another pot to use as a transfer container. Do you recommend getting an urn, or will gas hib be ok to acheive 76 degrees. Sounds a bit tough... Thanks again. Much...

Hi all, Just picked up some gear for my forst partial mash. Was given some advice when I bought the gear, but it contradicts (slightly) the advice I have read. If anyone can help, would be great to confirm I'm on the right track before I start... The recipe is for a Stone and Wood Draught Ale...