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There would need to be un-isomerised alpha acids in the beer to increase IBU, but that is unlikely to be the case. What has probably happened however is that the perception of bitterness increases...

Might need a cereal mash.

People check starter FGs? Perhaps I'm more relaxed than most, but It's done when there is clearly no activity left after 3 days :) And even then, if it's not fermented out completely, It is just a starter, after all :)

My old lady made pommygranite biscuits, I think they would work in a beer pretty well!

Doesn't sound like a great idea mate, be careful!

Keep things CLEAN! Clean, clean clean. Use a good cleaner, PBW is the go, Starsan sanitiser is the other must-use. Pitch two packs of yeast, not one - Higher pitching rates are KEY to good extract. Control your ferment temps, an old/cheap Gumtree fridge will do the job - keep your ferments...

Gotta go a bigger vessel mate! 40L is the magic batch size, two kegs and a couple of longies from that - perfect!

Not going to make it this year, sorry blokes!

Single phase 20A is the go mate. Then you can have a 2400w element and a pump going safely!

Columbus rhizomes would be awesome! Rare down under, would love some for my hop garden!

Could you go to Pilsen and get a water sample?

Naa, not me mate.

Naa, doesn't work mate. The beer turns out terrible.

I love their IPA! Magnificent beast of a Left Coast epic beer!

The IPA is bloody magnificent! A 6 pack gets necked before bed all too often.

Trub doesn't matter. Get over it.

I always prefer a protruding nipple. Two, even better. Something like this is good enough. Direct the flow around the side of the kettle, done.

Who was the clown that offered to nab Christopher Skase from Mallorca and drag him home? We need this bloke on the case. I'll chip in a tenner or two!

BARLS! BARLS? WE NEED YOUR EXPERT OFF-TOPIC CLEAN UP SKILLS HERE!

And if there isn't, he's gotten of scott free. Not good enough if you ask me.