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sounds fine to me.

I would have thought the temp should be what the final drinking temp will be as that is when the co2 will be coming out of solution.

Bishops finger, the middle one!

Welcome!

Finally got around to brewing what will hope to be a goudenband replica next year, just pitched the brew on top of th lactobascillus. Recipe Specifications -------------------------- Batch Size: 17.50 L Boil Size: 44.82 L Estimated OG: 1.070 SG Estimated Color: 36.8 EBC Estimated IBU...

I am in padbury, bring it up on sunday and we can do it. might have a beer at the same time. I have a decent grinder & cut off wheels.

Vlad When was the last time you used it, does it work okay?

So I did a diacetyle rest after about two weeks wiht the SG down to 1.018 for 3 days then chilled it down to 2 before racking into a 20L jerry can and lagering for 4 weeks. Force carbed last night and just poured the first beer out of the keg. Hops are definately not over done and I wouldnt say...

Just a thought looking at the neck of my cylinder, what would be the problem with changing the valve on a scuba tank? They are generally hydro tested, ie filled with water and compressed, so the fact that the co2 is liquid shouldnt be a problem. From memory they are rated to about 300 Bar.

WHy worry about heating inside a fridge, start brewing some lagers and problem is solved. There are so many fantastic european lagers to make it would take all winter and more.

Brewed this today; Recipe Specifications -------------------------- Batch Size: 20.00 L Boil Size: 36.00 L Estimated OG: 1.046 SG Estimated Color: 22.6 EBC Estimated IBU: 27.0 IBU Brewhouse Efficiency: 80.0 % Boil Time: 105 Minutes Ingredients: ------------ Amount Item...

8 pumps sold for 26quid are now back up for auction starting price 50 quid Link Same seller too. very suspicious

Rob I would be interested if you could organise free postage. I was looking at just one and the freight was going to cost 60 quid. Keep me in the loop, I dont mind paying a reasonable freight. Tipsy we will need a cask breather also, we should get them shipped at the same time, they are...

what about weyermanns Carared for red colour? I havent used it but just bought some hoping for that exact result.

Just finished reading Wild brews and He recommends at least 18months, Nothing wasted in doing a blend at 12months, probably wouldnt be able to last the 2 years anyway. I found it interesting that the flanders red is aged in wood compared to the brown that is aged in Stainless.